Philippines
Government actions against journalists in the Philippines
The Philippines is in South-eastern Asia, Asia. The record holds 1 incident in which the government of the Philippines, or an official, court or legislature there, limited journalists' ability to report.
Tactics used
Heads of government at the time
Incidents by year
1972
| Date | Incident | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 1972 | Philippines President Marcos closes every major news outlet under martial law | Shutdowns and blocking | Ferdinand Marcos | Reversed (February 25, 1986) |
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