Over that period, the report listed the following cases:ADVERTISEMENTNine journalists were killed in the line of duty. Eleven death threats made against journalists over reports critical of public officials, including Mr. Duterte. The groups said the attacks were aggravated by supporters of Mr. Duterte who slander journalists and media organizations and even incite people to commit violence against media workers. But while Mr. Duterte showed disdain for media, the groups said they remained committed to the tenets of journalism. “Like fear, courage can be contagious,” the groups said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 05, 2018 23:15 UTC