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Maguindanao Massacre: The Single Largest Attack on Journalists

Posted on 29 April 202529 April 2025 by Michael Camus

The Maguindanao Massacre, also known as the Ampatuan Massacre, stands as one of the darkest days in modern Philippine history and a stark reminder of the perils faced by journalists and political opponents in regions dominated by powerful political dynasties. On November 23, 2009, a convoy carrying relatives of then-Buluan Vice Mayor Esmael Mangudadatu, along…

The Rise of Filipino Writers and Journalists in the Spanish Era

Posted on 13 February 202514 February 2025 by Michael Camus

Did you know that the first daily newspaper in the Philippines, La Esperanza, was published in 1846? This marked the beginning of a literary and journalistic revolution during the Spanish colonial period. The Philippines saw a surge in written expression, driven by the need to voice national identity and resistance against colonial rule. During this…