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Journalist’s van set afire in Camiguin
Journalist’s van set afire in Camiguin
Marilyn Cahatol,
ABS-CBN News
Published May 10, 2025 11:33 AM PHT
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Updated May 10, 2025 04:01 PM PHT
A journalist's van was burned in Sagay, Camiguin on May 10, 2025. Photo courtesy of Manuel Jaudian
A journalist's van was burned in Sagay, Camiguin on May 10, 2025. Photo courtesy of Manuel JaudianMANILA (UPDATED) — A journalist's van was partially burned in Sagay, Camiguin around 2 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, two days before the midterm elections, the Cagayan de Oro Press Club said in a statement.
MANILA (UPDATED) — A journalist's van was partially burned in Sagay, Camiguin around 2 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, two days before the midterm elections, the Cagayan de Oro Press Club said in a statement.
The van is owned by Manuel Jaudian, former COPC president, who said he and fire personnel “found a plastic container and a makeshift torch for ignition, emitting flammable vapor/odor.”
The van is owned by Manuel Jaudian, former COPC president, who said he and fire personnel “found a plastic container and a makeshift torch for ignition, emitting flammable vapor/odor.”
Jaudian reportedly has a podcast on Cagayan De Oro-headquartered Mindanao Daily News. His van has prominent markings identifying it as a media vehicle.
Jaudian reportedly has a podcast on Cagayan De Oro-headquartered Mindanao Daily News. His van has prominent markings identifying it as a media vehicle.
COPC said its current president, Froilan Gallardo, has already alerted Philippine National Police Region 10 and Malacañang — through the Presidential Task Force on Media Security — about the incident.
COPC said its current president, Froilan Gallardo, has already alerted Philippine National Police Region 10 and Malacañang — through the Presidential Task Force on Media Security — about the incident.
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“We will not be cowed by this act of terrorism against the free press. We shall continue to do our duty in informing the people and our mandate as the fourth estate,” Gallardo said.
“We will not be cowed by this act of terrorism against the free press. We shall continue to do our duty in informing the people and our mandate as the fourth estate,” Gallardo said.
Gallardo reminded all reporters in Camiguin to be more cautious in covering the elections.
Gallardo reminded all reporters in Camiguin to be more cautious in covering the elections.
In a separate statement, the Cagayan de Oro chapter of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines said Jaudian had been "discussing the impacts of political dynasties and vote-buying, among others" on his show.
In a separate statement, the Cagayan de Oro chapter of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines said Jaudian had been "discussing the impacts of political dynasties and vote-buying, among others" on his show.
"This incident only shows that harassment against the media, which is one of the most documented press freedom violations in the country, has been continuing," it also said.
"This incident only shows that harassment against the media, which is one of the most documented press freedom violations in the country, has been continuing," it also said.
'BETTER' PRESS SITUATION UNDER MARCOS JR.
The Philippines jumped to 116th place in the World Press Freedom Index released this month, with monitor Reporters Without Borders noting there have been “fewer and less violent attacks” against journalists under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The Philippines jumped to 116th place in the World Press Freedom Index released this month, with monitor Reporters Without Borders noting there have been “fewer and less violent attacks” against journalists under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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RSF Asia-Pacific Bureau advocacy officer Arthur Rochereau said, however, that the Philippine press is still classified as being in a "difficult situation" despite the improvement.
RSF Asia-Pacific Bureau advocacy officer Arthur Rochereau said, however, that the Philippine press is still classified as being in a "difficult situation" despite the improvement.
"Actually, the Philippines is the deadliest country for journalists in Asia Pacific with almost 200 journalists killed in the last 40 years," he said.
"Actually, the Philippines is the deadliest country for journalists in Asia Pacific with almost 200 journalists killed in the last 40 years," he said.
Media and press freedom groups in April announced a media electoral agenda and called on candidates to push for accountability in attacks on journalists.
Media and press freedom groups in April announced a media electoral agenda and called on candidates to push for accountability in attacks on journalists.
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