Category: Duterte

December 10, 2020 Off

The Long Battle to End ‘Contractualization’ in the Philippines

By Nikki Natividad

During his campaign for the presidency, Rodrigo Duterte promised that if he wins, he would end “contractualization” and improve labor…

July 27, 2020 Off

Philippine Police Seize Thousands of Copies of ‘Anti-Government’ Publication

By Sammy Westfall

Only a day before Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), the Philippine National Police raided…

June 24, 2020 Off

The Philippines Saw a Sudden Surge of Fake Facebook Accounts. Here’s Why Everyone Is on Edge.

By Fruhlein Chrys Econar

Eunice Sanchez had plans for the weekend of June 6, but they quickly went out the window. Word of fake…

In Latest Blow to Press Freedom in the Philippines, A Veteran Journalist Is Found Guilty of Libel

June 15, 2020 Off

In Latest Blow to Press Freedom in the Philippines, A Veteran Journalist Is Found Guilty of Libel

By Natashya Gutierrez

In yet another blow to press freedom in the Philippines, veteran journalist Maria Ressa was found guilty of cyber libel…