Members of the Sison family, all reporters for Regional Bulletin, were attacked by gunmen on motorcycle on 1 July in Sariaya, about 60 miles (97 kilometres) south east of Manila. Robert ‘Bert’ Sison, who reported crimes and stories critical of local officials, was shot dead. His daughter Liwayway, 30 was wounded, while his other daughter Amirah, 24, escaped unharmed by pretending to be dead.
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Philippines: journalist slain
Members of the Sison family, all reporters for Regional Bulletin, were attacked by gunmen on motorcycle on 1 July in Sariaya, about 60 miles (97 kilometres) south east of Manila. […]
02 Jul 08
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At Index on Censorship, we believe everyone deserves the right to speak freely, challenge power and share ideas without fear. In a world where governments tighten control and algorithms distort the truth, defending those rights is more urgent than ever.
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At Index on Censorship, we believe everyone deserves the right to speak freely, challenge power and share ideas without fear. In a world where governments tighten control and algorithms distort the truth, defending those rights is more urgent than ever.
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