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β’ The Committee to Protect Journalists condemned the prolonged detention of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio as “inhumane,” arguing it contradicts a justice system that claims to uphold media freedom.
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β’ The Committee to Protect Journalists condemned the prolonged detention of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio as “inhumane,” arguing it contradicts a justice system that claims to uphold media freedom.
β’ A legal process that takes six years to resolve, discarding its original premises yet arrives at a severe conclusion, two activists were convicted of financing terrorism, with their case involving prolonged detention and collapsed evidence of their arrest.
β’ Flooding in Samar is predictable, yet evacuations remain chaotic. The government’s “insufficient funds” excuse fails as disasters recur, pointing to governance failure and misuse of public trust.
β’ Three activists remain jailed six years later. Two were convicted of terrorism financing, despite the evidence for their arrest being invalid. They received 12β18 year sentences.
β’ The EVMWB issued a statement denying it red-tagged Vanguard News journalists. Critics call the denial a deflection that fails to address how its actions endangered colleagues.
β’ The Committee to Protect Journalists condemned the prolonged detention of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio as “inhumane,” as a Philippine court prepares to rule on charges seen as red-tagging.
β’ A lack of budget transparency at the barangay level in Eastern Samar is undermining trust and accountability, leaving residents unable to track or influence how their public funds are spent.
β’ UP Law dominated the 2025 bar exams, producing the top scorer and five more in the top 20. The national passing rate was 48.98% of all exam completers.
β’ Allegations of anomalous budget insertions are fueling whispers of President Marcos Jr.’s impeachment, based on claims he betrayed public trust, potentially undermining citizen confidence and international dealings.
β’ Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa faces scrutiny over a prolonged absence from Senate duties, missing key sessions and hearings he once championed as essential for accountability.
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