Franck Dick Rosete

Cagayan de Oro

Journalist at Manila Bulletin

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Groups denounce torching of journalist’s vehicle in Camiguin

4 days ago | bulatlat.com | Franck Dick Rosete

“We will not be cowed by this act of terrorism against the free press. We shall continue to do our duty in informing the people and our mandate as the fourth estate.”CAGAYAN DE ORO — Journalists’ groups condemned the burning of a service vehicle owned by Cagayan de Oro-based media practitioner Manuel Jaudian in the early morning of May 10 in Sagay town, Camiguin, one of the provinces in the Northern Mindanao region. His service van suffered partial burns.
Lumads express dismay as Camiguin gov’t denied their existence

1 week ago | bulatlat.com | Franck Dick Rosete

CAGAYAN DE ORO – The Lumad community in Camiguin, one of the provinces in the Northern Mindanao region, is asserting their identity, expressing dismay after the provincial government ignored their existence. In May 2023, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin reportedly passed Resolution No. 48 declaring the non-existence of indigenous peoples (IPs) in the province since time immemorial, attaching similar resolutions approved by different municipal councils.
NUJP launches legal defense network for journalists

1 week ago | bulatlat.com | Franck Dick Rosete

“This should not mean, of course, that we would be reckless or unethical.”CAGAYAN DE ORO – The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) has officially launched the Media Legal Defense Network which aims to build up journalists’ defense against lawfare. The launching was held at the College of Media and Communication in the University of the Philippines Diliman on Friday, May 2, a day before the commemoration of World Press Freedom Day.
Group flags red tape risk in Marawi siege compensation amendments

1 week ago | rappler.com | Franck Dick Rosete

MARAWI, Philippines – An independent development monitoring group has opposed proposed changes to the rules implementing a law meant to compensate victims of the 2017 Marawi siege, warning that the amendments could lead to further delays for thousands still waiting to rebuild their lives. The Marawi Reconstruction Conflict Watch (MRCW) has flagged two key revisions in the proposed amendments to the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Act.
Women’s group welcomes disqualification case vs poll bets over lewd remarks

2 weeks ago | bulatlat.com | Franck Dick Rosete

“Government leaders must uphold respect, dignity, and equality—not propagate toxic, patriarchal views that endanger women and diminish their immeasurable contributions to society.”CAGAYAN DE ORO — A progressive women’s group welcomed the disqualification case against incumbent Misamis Oriental Governor and reelectionist Peter Unabia and Pasig congressional bet Christian Sia over lewd jokes they made during their respective campaign sorties.
Groups denounce killing of 89-year-old veteran journalist

2 weeks ago | bulatlat.com | Franck Dick Rosete

CAGAYAN DE ORO — A few days before commemorating World Press Freedom Day, veteran journalist Juan “Johnny” Dayang was shot dead in Kalibo, Aklan, on Tuesday night, April 29. Several groups vehemently condemned the killing and called for a thorough investigation. The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) said Dayang’s case is “contemptible,” knowing his age at 89 years old.
Group opposes Marawi Siege compensation planned changes

2 weeks ago | bulatlat.com | Franck Dick Rosete

CAGAYAN DE ORO — An independent development monitoring group opposed some proposed amendments to the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Act, saying these changes, if approved, will cause more delays in compensating the victims of the 2017 war. Accordingly, these proposals aim to have a more efficient compensation process.
Youth volunteers harassed, red-tagged while campaigning in Davao City

3 weeks ago | bulatlat.com | Franck Dick Rosete

CAGAYAN DE ORO — Youth volunteers of Kabataan Partylist were verbally harassed and allegedly red-tagged by a man while they were conducting house-to-house campaign in Matina Aplaya, Davao City, on Wednesday, April 23. A video circulating on social media showed that the man involved was accusing these volunteers in a loud voice that they were peddlers of “fake news.” Despite the advice to cool off, he refused to listen, tearing down a campaign flyer of Kabataan Partylist.
Cagayan de Oro water firm urged to prioritize sufficient water supply over internal dispute

3 weeks ago | bulatlat.com | Franck Dick Rosete

“After suffering from this kind of lowly treatment from COWD, we are hurtfully beginning to believe that we are really second-class residents.”CAGAYAN DE ORO — Since the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) took over the government-owned Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) in May 2024, the internal dispute in the embattled water firm remains unresolved.
Court orders LWUA to keep hands off Cagayan de Oro water utility

1 month ago | rappler.com | Franck Dick Rosete

CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – A regional court has ordered the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) to back off and halt its takeover of the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD), citing a lack of legal basis.