Survivor leads World Press Freedom day rites
The activity will be held in a still undisclosed place where former radio commentator Alberto Martinez can be reached. Martinez has been in hiding since 2008 at the start of the trial of the frustrated murder case against his three assailants.
Improve reportage by learning Mindanao history, language, governance, peace processes, etc..
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/02 May) – Here’s an invitation to learn good journalism practices and improve reportage on local and Mindanao issues.
The 2nd Mindanao Summer Institute of Journalism, initiated by MindaNews in partnership with the Ateneo de Davao University, is offering from May 3 to 27 a combination of lectures, trainings and workshops on at least 14 topics, including a basic Mindanao language course.
Sun.Star Davao wins 2 awards
PNP invites Davao media to security training: bring your own firearm
The regional police information officer here sent out invitations to journalists for a training on “threat detection, counter surveillance and personal security” and “gun safety and actual firing/marksmanship” on April 25 and 26.
MindaNews reporter is one of 10 fellows at Asian Center for Journalism
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/12 April) – A Bukidnon-based reporter of MindaNews is one of 10 Asian journalists who have been awarded fellowships for MA Journalism at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation’s Asian Center For Journalism (ACFJ) at the Ateneo de Manila University.
Right of Reply bill violates press freedom, lawmakers say
This was the consensus among lawmakers and lawyers in a forum organized by the Kidapawan chapter of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) broadcast over radio stations in North Cotabato today.
Leticia 'Jane' Subang-delos Reyes writes 30
Subang, a graduate of Davao City High School (Batch 1975), and the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City, worked as reporter of the defunct Business Day and was assigned to cover Davao City from late 1984 to early 1986.
SE Asian journalists to GMA: "stopping killing of journalists could be your legacy"
Esperat was gunned down inside her residence, in front of her young sons, while having dinner on that Maundy Thursday four years ago.
Radio anchor shot in de Oro; in critical condition
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/03 February) -- Mindanao Cross editor in chief Guillermo “Boy” Mendoza Hagad, who passed away on January 31 in a hospital in Cotbato City will be buried at around 9 a.m. Wednesday (February 4) at the Marian Hills Memorial Park in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao.
Mindanao Cross' editor in chief passes away
2 Mindanawons complete Photojournalism diploma course
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/25 January) – Two senior Mindanawon journalists will be among fellows who will receive their Diploma in Photojournalism from the Ateneo de Manila University’s Konrad Adenauer Asian Center for Journalism in Quezon City at 6 p.m. on Monday.
Valencia's ex-mayor Galario: from radio adversary to broadcaster
Adonis posts bail but warden says he can’t leave jail
American professor, Indonesian journalist team up for Narrative Reporting course
Grenade lobbed in compound of suspected mastermind in Esperat slay; no one hurt
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews/April 10/Thursday) – A grenade was lobbed in the gated, high-walled residential compound of Osmena Montaner, finance director of the Department of Agriculture in Region 12 who was pinpointed by a state witness as one of the masterminds in the 2005 killing of Tacurong City newspaper columnist Marlene Esperat.
Esperat’s sons graduate
Three years ago today, the 45-year old columnist ("Madame Witness") of The Midland Review was gunned down while having dinner inside her house in Tacurong City, in the presence of her sons Kevin Jorge, then 15, and James Derreck, then 10.
Esperat murder 3 years later: triggermen punished but where are the masterminds?
Police: arrest warrants served but masterminds in Esperat slay have fled
31 days later, arrest warrants vs alleged masterminds in Esperat slay still unserved
Esperat lawyer: warrants of arrest vs masterminds sent to local police 3 weeks ago...
Davao journalists discussimprovement of reportage on human rights
On Lintuan’s burial: “what peace if justice is not served?”
“Possible suspect” in Lintuan’s slay nabbed but ..
The announcement was made by Southern Mindanao regional police director Chief Superintendent Andres Caro at the AFP-PNP Press Corps party at the Garden Oasis, on the evening before Lintuans’ burial.
“How will we survive,” Lintuan’s son asks aunt
Duterte denies hand in Lintuan’s killing; Nograles denies hiring Palparan
Ferdie Lintuan reserved a P10 daily fund for youngest son
Davao broadcaster killed Christmas Eve
Fernando “Batman” Lintuan sustained a gunshot wound in the head, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines-Davao (NUJP-Davao) reported.
Mindanawon photojournalists granted full scholarship at Asian Center for Journailsm
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/28 October) – A veteran Mindanawon photojournalist from this city and another veteran journalist based in General Santos City have been granted full scholarships for a Diploma in Photojournalism at the Konrad Adenauer Asian Center for Journalism (ACFJ) at the Ateneo de Manila University.
2 volunteer radio announers survive slay attempt
KDAPAWAN CITY (MindaNews/25 October) -- Two volunteer radio announcers survived a slay attempt around 8:45 a.m. Thursday in Digos City.
Iligan police files frustrated murder raps vs suspects in radiomans shooting
(with cartographic sketches of suspects)
ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews/10 October) – City police chief Virgilio Ranes presented to the media today cartographic sketches of three suspects in the shooting of a radio commentator Monday morning in Tibanga Highway as a complaint for “frustrated murder” was filed against them.
CDO press club condemns shooting of Iligan radio commentator
CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews/09 October) -- The Cagayan de Oro Press Club (COPC) has called on President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Iligan Mayor Lawrence Cruz and the city and regional police officials, and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to immediately act on the case of Iligan radio commentator Jose “Joe” Pantoja who was shot thrice at close range early Monday morning.
MindaNews’ Timonera wins 2nd prize in “Everyday Islam” photo contest
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/01 October) – MindaNews editor Robert “Bobby” Timonera of Iligan City won the second prize in the professional category of the “Everyday Islam” photo contest sponsored by the British Embassy and Newsbreak.
“The Moro Times” is one year old
GREENHILLS, San Juan (MindaNews/25 July) – Senators Aquilino Pimentel and Loren Legarda and other dignitaries today congratulated the “crazy dreamers” behind the country’s first Moro newspaper, “The Moro Times,” on its first anniversary.
“This is an idea whose time has come,” Legarda said.
Dabawenya is lone woman in Digital Photo assignment
DAVAO CITY (Press Release) -- Prestigious international magazine Digital Photographer Philippines (DPP) launched a partnership with Sony Ericsson and Seair to fly five photographers to select destinations in the Philippines and provide them with a photographic challenge and adventure.
Gov’t broadcaster killed in Tawi-tawi
Song for Gene Boyd featured in 1st Manila Reggae Summit
Reward money up for Gene Boyd?s alleged killers but ARMM police says one is...
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews/07 June) -- Brothers Omar and Iting Sailani, alleged killers of MindaNews photo editor Gene Boyd Lumawag have been classified as high profile criminals with the offer of P3 million reward each for information leading to their arrest.