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From the Philippines, Hungary, and Latin America: how to maintain courage and hope in independent journalism
IPI Awards
The winners of the 2026 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero and Free Media Pioneer Awards reflect on the power of independent journalism in times of authoritarianism.
Americas: Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica
Asia and Pacific: Philippines
Europe: Azerbaijan, Hungary

Spotlight: Filipino journalist Patricia Evangelista named 2026 World Press Freedom Hero
IPI AwardsPress Freedom
For two decades, Patricia Evangelista has challenged official narratives and put a human face to the victims of state-sanctioned killings, memorialising those her government would prefer be forgotten
Asia and Pacific: Philippines

IPI and IMS announce 2026 recipients of World Press Freedom Hero and Free Media Pioneer awards
IPI AwardsPress Freedom
This year’s awardees demonstrate remarkable courage, ingenuity, and resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges to freedom and independent journalism around the world
Americas: Chile, Costa Rica
Asia and Pacific: Philippines
Europe: Azerbaijan, Hungary
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Advocacy

Philippines: IPI condemns killing of journalist RJ Nichole Ledesma
Journalist SafetyPress Freedom
IPI calls for an expedited, credible, and transparent investigation into his death
Asia and Pacific: Philippines
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Advocacy

Philippines: IPI condemns guilty verdict in sham trial of Frenchie Mae Cumpio
Press Freedom
Sentence sends a chilling message to every independent journalist in the Philippines
Asia and Pacific: Philippines

Reports

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IPI General Assembly Resolution 2011: Philippines
Calling on the Philippines government to combat impunity in the killing of journalists
Philippines

Event

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12.06.2020

Press briefing with Maria Ressa (June 10, 2020)
Conversation on trumped-up charges and the verdict scheduled for June 15
Philippines
23.05.2018

“We Hold the Line”: Documentary screening & briefing with IPI (Dec. 13, 2020)
This Human World film festival and IPI to co-hosted the Austrian premiere of the documentary about Rappler's team standing up to Duterte
Philippines
23.05.2018

Rafael Marques, Rappler honoured at IPI World Congress
IPI World Congress
2018 Hero and Pioneer awards presented at special ceremony in Abuja
Philippines
23.05.2018

Philippine news site Rappler recognized as 2018 Free Media Pioneer
IPI World Congress
Founder says award ‘bolsters our courage and reinforces our hope’
Philippines

IPI Global Network

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IPI welcomes new Executive Board members
Philippine editor Maria Ressa and Kenyan publisher Stephen Gitagama among names elected to global Board
Philippines

IPI network call-out: Maria Ressa needs your voice
Also: US press under fire while BLM protests test journalism globally and how IPI members meet the challenge of Covid-19
Philippines

Alerts

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05.04.2020
1 case

Philippines student journalist forced to apologize after criticizing Duterte government online
Covid-19
Censorship and regulation: Publication ban, take-down order or forced deletion, fine, administrative action
Philippines
27.03.2020
1 case

Independent media prevented from attending government COVID-19 briefings
Covid-19
Restrictions on access to information: Access restricted to officials / press conferences
Philippines
27.03.2020
2 cases

Two Filipino journalists accused of spreading “fake” reports on COVID-19
Covid-19
Arrest/detention/charges: Criminal investigation/charges
Philippines