RADIO BROADCASTER HURT IN CEBU CITY SHOOTING

December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 TOPNEWSNOW

PTFoMS condemns shooting of blocktimer Malacañang strongly denounced the shooting of Rico Osmeña, a blocktimer for radio station DYLA, who was shot while onboard a minibus traveling along Urdaneta St. in Barangay San Roque, Cebu City on Thursday. “The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) condemns the attack on Rico Osmeña. I have already asked the Philippine National Police (PNP) Regional Office to use all available manpower and resources to find and apprehend the perpetrators of this cowardly act,” PTFoMS Executive Director, Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco said in a news release. Initial report submitted to PTFoMS by the PNP … Continue reading RADIO BROADCASTER HURT IN CEBU CITY SHOOTING

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House dumps ABS-CBN’s provisional franchise bill

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 TOPNEWSNOW

The House of Representatives has decided to abandon the proposed five-month provisional franchise for media giant ABS-CBN, Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano said on Tuesday.During the plenary session, Cayetano said the lower chamber would instead immediately proceed with the hearings … Continue reading House dumps ABS-CBN’s provisional franchise bill

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Niñez Cacho-Olivares: A passion for reportage

January 4, 2020 TOPNEWSNOW

“WITHOUT FEAR OR FAVOR” Malacañang on Saturday condoled with the family of The Daily Tribune founder Niñez Cacho-Olivares who passed away on Friday due to a lingering illness. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Office of the President was “deeply … Continue reading Niñez Cacho-Olivares: A passion for reportage

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NO BAIL FOR AMPATUAN

September 12, 2019 TOPNEWSNOW

SC affirms CA junking of bail plea Former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Governor Datu Zaldy Uy Ampatuan will remain in jail as the Supreme Court (SC) turned down his petition for bail on murder charges, in connection with … Continue reading NO BAIL FOR AMPATUAN

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2 CdeO journalists ‘tagged’ as NPA rebels

September 2, 2019September 2, 2019 TOPNEWSNOW

Red-tagging condemned Support pours for mediamen Statements of support for two local journalists, who are victims of red-tagging anew, continue to pour Friday evening, this time coming from various public officials. The expressions of support came after Froilan Gallardo and … Continue reading 2 CdeO journalists ‘tagged’ as NPA rebels

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KAPA TAGGED IN BROADCASTERS’ SLAY

August 25, 2019December 3, 2021 TOPNEWSNOW

INVESTMENT SCAMMER KAPA OF PASTOR APOLINARIO TAGGED IN MURDER OF BRIGADA NEWS BROADCASTER MALACANANG: Journalist Ed Dizon murder closed Isa sa mga lider ng KAPA, itinurong mastermind Read more: https://www.radyopilipinas.ph/rp-one/articles/politics/www.radyopilipinas.ph#ixzz5xRyU9s5C AUGUST 23, 2019DURIANBURGDAVAOBRIGADA NEWS, ED DIZON, INVESTMENT SCAM, JOEL APOLINARIO, JOEL EGCO, KAPA, KIDAPAWAN CITY, MEDIA KILLINGSEDIT Related … Continue reading KAPA TAGGED IN BROADCASTERS’ SLAY

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DAVAO JOURNALISTS MARK PUBLISHER DENNIS DENORA KILLING

November 4, 2018November 4, 2018 TOPNEWSNOW

Davao Region journalists on November 3, 2018 marked the death of newsman Dennis Denora with a candle lighting event at the site where he was shot dead in Panabo City. Media workers in Mindanao on the day joined the celebration … Continue reading DAVAO JOURNALISTS MARK PUBLISHER DENNIS DENORA KILLING

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BROADCASTER ALEJANDRO “BOY BILAAN” ACOJEDO DIES

October 12, 2018October 12, 2018 TOPNEWSNOW

ALEJANDRO ACOJEDO, aka “Boy Bilaan” “Double B”, died on October 11, 2018. He died from a lingering illness after falling into coma for a few months. He was an anchorman of SunShine Radio (DXRD). Continue reading BROADCASTER ALEJANDRO “BOY BILAAN” ACOJEDO DIES

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SAP GO: PROBERS HOT ON TRAIL OF DENNIS DENORA KILLERS

July 4, 2018July 4, 2018 TOPNEWSNOW

Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Sunday, July 1, said government authorities are doing their best to bring to justice the killers of Davao del Norte-based journalist Dennis Denora. Denora, publisher of the weekly newspaper Trends … Continue reading SAP GO: PROBERS HOT ON TRAIL OF DENNIS DENORA KILLERS

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FAKE MEDIAMEN BEHIND BLACK PPROPAGANDA VS. FLOIRENDO, TADECO

March 17, 2018March 24, 2018 TOPNEWSNOW

FAKE MEDIA & FAKE NEWS BY ROGER M. BALANZA Critics and political foes have impregnated their media machine with a horde of swindlers and racketeers in broadcast media, particularly the so-called “Last Two” broadcasters, who have been hurling mud and … Continue reading FAKE MEDIAMEN BEHIND BLACK PPROPAGANDA VS. FLOIRENDO, TADECO

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FAST BACKWARD: A BRIEF HISTORY OF DAVAO PAPERS

March 10, 2018March 10, 2018 TOPNEWSNOW

BY TONY FIGUEROA Studying the genesis of Davao newspapers is an interesting field that has yet to be explored and researched extensively. Especially for students taking Mass Communication and Journalism courses, the study must go beyond Tomas Pinpin, the father … Continue reading FAST BACKWARD: A BRIEF HISTORY OF DAVAO PAPERS

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July 11, 2017July 16, 2017 TOPNEWSNOW

DE LIMA SUES AGUIRRE OVER SUMMARY KILLINGS Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre did not investigate summary executions of suspects in the war on drugs ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte despite his mandate as Secretary of the Department of Justice. READ MORE … Continue reading VS

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ETHICS RAP FILED AT OMBUDSMAN AGAINST ‘FAKE NEWS KING’ AGUIRRE

July 11, 2017July 11, 2017 TOPNEWSNOW

A youth group has filed administrative ethics complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman against Department of Justice (DoJ) Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre. The Millennial Against Dictators accused Aguirre of peddling “fake news” when he said that several members of the … Continue reading ETHICS RAP FILED AT OMBUDSMAN AGAINST ‘FAKE NEWS KING’ AGUIRRE

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Duterte assures freedom of expression under his administration

November 8, 2016November 8, 2016 TOPNEWSNOW

Media killings hideous and wrong President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, November 7, said killing of journalists is “hideous and wrong” and assured to uphold freedom of the press and expression in the country under his leadership. In a report in … Continue reading Duterte assures freedom of expression under his administration

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PNP forms Task force on media killings

July 27, 2016 TOPNEWSNOW

The Philippine National Police has announced it has formed Task Force “Usig” to probe the killings of journalists. PNP Spokesperson Senior Supt. Dionardo Carlos said the body will be headed by Chief Supt. Augusto Marquez, Jr., incumbent head of the … Continue reading PNP forms Task force on media killings