Search in Asia, national level, head of government Rodrigo Duterte
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3 incidents match this view.
Country: Philippines, RSF 2026 rank: 114th of 180
Continent: Asia
Tactic: Lawsuits against the press (1) Detention and violence (1) Access bans (1)
Stage: Pressure (1) Punish (2)
Outcome: Ongoing (1) Reversed (1) Unknown (1)
Level: National (3)
Head of government: Rodrigo Duterte
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2020 | Philippines: Maria Ressa convicted of cyber libel | Philippines (RSF 2026 rank: 114th of 180) | Lawsuits against the press | Rodrigo Duterte | Ongoing (June 15, 2020) |
| February 13, 2019 | Philippines: Rappler's Maria Ressa arrested over cyber libel case | Philippines (RSF 2026 rank: 114th of 180) | Detention and violence | Rodrigo Duterte | Reversed (February 14, 2019) |
| February 21, 2018 | Philippines: a Rappler reporter is barred from the presidential palace | Philippines (RSF 2026 rank: 114th of 180) | Access bans | Rodrigo Duterte | Unknown (February 21, 2018) |