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Journalist Cumpio Denied Visits Amid Ongoing Persecution

6/20/2025

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Cumpio's Visitation Blocked

The Movement for Media Safety Philippines (MMSP) has condemned prison officials for blocking jailed journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio from receiving visits from press freedom advocates. Cumpio, imprisoned since 2020 on charges of terrorism financing, endures a protracted trial, igniting fears of human rights abuses and the ongoing persecution of journalists in the country.

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Khan Advocates Press Freedom

The Commission on Human Rights in the Philippines applauded UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan's call for stronger press freedom and journalist protection. They highlighted the urgent need to combat red-tagging, media killings, and censorship, urging the government to bolster legal protections and support initiatives like the Media Workers’ Welfare Bill for a safer, more expressive society.

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Cumpio's Visitation Blocked

The Movement for Media Safety Philippines (MMSP) has condemned prison officials for blocking jailed journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio from receiving visits from press freedom advocates. Cumpio, imprisoned since 2020 on charges of terrorism financing, endures a protracted trial, igniting fears of human rights abuses and the ongoing persecution of journalists in the country.

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