Press Freedom: Philippines Rappler Shutdown --WEB
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- Press Freedom: Philippines Rappler Shutdown --WEB
- July 22, 2022
- Content Type Package
- Language English
- Transcript/Script English Press Freedom: Philippines Rappler Shutdown HEADLINE: Attacks on Rappler Distort Filipino View of Independent Site TEASER: The world loves Nobel laureate Maria Ressa’s bold news outlet, but at home in the Philippines some Filipinos echo government’s claim of bias PUBLISHED AT: 7/22/2022 at 12:35pm BYLINE: Anthony Esguerra CONTRIBUTOR: DATELINE: MANILA, PHILIPPINES VIDEOGRAPHER: Anthony Esguerra PRODUCER: SCRIPT EDITORS: MAS, djones has approved for balance, Reifenrath VIDEO SOURCE (S): VOA original, Rappler, RTVM PLATFORMS (mark with X): WEB X_ TV _X_ RADIO __ TRT: 2:19 VID APPROVED BY: MAS TYPE: TVPKG: EDITOR NOTES: Web version of this story released on July 6)) ((INTRO)) [[As the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. began in June, the Philippine government issued a new closure order against Rappler, a digital media company based in Manila known for investigative journalism. Anthony Esguerra spoke with Filipinos about what press freedom advocates say is another assault on press freedom.]] ((NARRATOR)) This motorcycle taxi driver does recognize Nobel laureate Maria Ressa in this photo, but he has strong views about Rappler, the award-winning online news outlet she co-founded. ((Dennis, Motorcycle Taxi Driver)) ((Speaking in Filipino)) They’re too biased, and their news is all negative. They don’t report well or fairly.” ((NARRATOR)) Lauded for investigative journalism around the world, Rappler is short on support at home in the Philippines. The government issued a new shutdown order against Rappler in June, alleging it had violated foreign ownership rules. ((Mandatory courtesy: Radio Television Malacañang)) That order came just days before President Ferinand Marcos, Jr. was sworn into office. Its coverage on human rights abuses and corruption angered former President Rodrigo Duterte. ((end courtesy)) This vendor says Rappler should be allowed to remain open but cautioned against being too critical of the government. ((Hanna, Vendor)) ((in Filipino)) "Follow what the government wants, but at the same time, tell the truth. Just don’t attack too much and don’t directly hit the government officials." ((NARRATOR)) Sentiments on the streets reflect a similar narrative driven by trolls on social media who direct vitriol at the journalists who report on Rappler, according to the International Center for Journalists. Rappler’s co-founder and a former writer already face nearly seven years in jail on a cyber libel conviction, which they have appealed. Meanwhile, Rappler's lawyers wait outside the newsroom in case the shutdown order is enforced. ((Anthony Esguerra, For VOA News (for standup version, in English)) “This is Rappler's newsroom in the Philippine capital of Manila. It has gone silent because of the pandemic. But despite the government's latest shutdown order against Rappler, it's business as usual for them, and they will continue covering the Philippines with a more critical lens. ((Maria Ressa, Rappler Co-Founder and Nobel Laureate)) ((English)) ((Mandatory courtesy: ZOOM - Rappler)) “Our goal is to continue holding the line, you've heard me say that forever, we're not going to voluntarily give up our rights. And we really shouldn't. I've continued to appeal for that. Because when you give up your rights, you're never going to get them back.” ((NARRATOR)) Rappler says it will fight the closure order all the way to the Supreme Court. Anthony Esguerra, For VOA, Manila, Philippines
- Transcript/Script Press Freedom: Philippines Rappler Shutdown HEADLINE: Attacks on Rappler Distort Filipino View of Independent Site TEASER: The world loves Nobel laureate Maria Ressa’s bold news outlet, but at home in the Philippines some Filipinos echo government’s claim of bias PUBLISHED AT: 7/22/2022 at 12:35pm BYLINE: Anthony Esguerra CONTRIBUTOR: DATELINE: MANILA, PHILIPPINES VIDEOGRAPHER: Anthony Esguerra PRODUCER: SCRIPT EDITORS: MAS, djones has approved for balance, Reifenrath VIDEO SOURCE (S): VOA original, Rappler, RTVM PLATFORMS (mark with X): WEB X_ TV _X_ RADIO __ TRT: 2:19 VID APPROVED BY: MAS TYPE: TVPKG: EDITOR NOTES: Web version of this story released on July 6)) ((INTRO)) [[As the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. began in June, the Philippine government issued a new closure order against Rappler, a digital media company based in Manila known for investigative journalism. Anthony Esguerra spoke with Filipinos about what press freedom advocates say is another assault on press freedom.]] ((NARRATOR)) This motorcycle taxi driver does recognize Nobel laureate Maria Ressa in this photo, but he has strong views about Rappler, the award-winning online news outlet she co-founded. ((Dennis, Motorcycle Taxi Driver)) ((Speaking in Filipino)) They’re too biased, and their news is all negative. They don’t report well or fairly.” ((NARRATOR)) Lauded for investigative journalism around the world, Rappler is short on support at home in the Philippines. The government issued a new shutdown order against Rappler in June, alleging it had violated foreign ownership rules. ((Mandatory courtesy: Radio Television Malacañang)) That order came just days before President Ferinand Marcos, Jr. was sworn into office. Its coverage on human rights abuses and corruption angered former President Rodrigo Duterte. ((end courtesy)) This vendor says Rappler should be allowed to remain open but cautioned against being too critical of the government. ((Hanna, Vendor)) ((in Filipino)) "Follow what the government wants, but at the same time, tell the truth. Just don’t attack too much and don’t directly hit the government officials." ((NARRATOR)) Sentiments on the streets reflect a similar narrative driven by trolls on social media who direct vitriol at the journalists who report on Rappler, according to the International Center for Journalists. Rappler’s co-founder and a former writer already face nearly seven years in jail on a cyber libel conviction, which they have appealed. Meanwhile, Rappler's lawyers wait outside the newsroom in case the shutdown order is enforced. ((Anthony Esguerra, For VOA News (for standup version, in English)) “This is Rappler's newsroom in the Philippine capital of Manila. It has gone silent because of the pandemic. But despite the government's latest shutdown order against Rappler, it's business as usual for them, and they will continue covering the Philippines with a more critical lens. ((Maria Ressa, Rappler Co-Founder and Nobel Laureate)) ((English)) ((Mandatory courtesy: ZOOM - Rappler)) “Our goal is to continue holding the line, you've heard me say that forever, we're not going to voluntarily give up our rights. And we really shouldn't. I've continued to appeal for that. Because when you give up your rights, you're never going to get them back.” ((NARRATOR)) Rappler says it will fight the closure order all the way to the Supreme Court. Anthony Esguerra, For VOA, Manila, Philippines
- NewsML Media Topics Politics
- Topic Tags Press Freedom
- Network VOA
- Embargo Date July 22, 2022 15:36 EDT
- Description English As the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. began in June, the Philippine government issued a new closure order against Rappler, a digital media company based in Manila known for investigative journalism. Anthony Esguerra spoke with Filipinos about what press freedom advocates say is another assault on press freedom
- Brand / Language Service Voice of America - English