While waiting for the release of Lumad teacher Chad Booc, police allow other media outlets inside the PRO-7 except Rappler, calling us a fake news outlet. Rappler has extensively covered the Lumad arrests, reaching out to police for comments on updates. Although Ecarma was granted access, she said that Rappler is still prohibited from filming and police refused to be interviewed. WATCH: Police finally allowed Rappler's Cebu correspondent @lorraineecarma entry after instructions were given from PRO-7 Public Information Officer chief Maria Aurora Rayos. Not the first timeThis is not the first time that Rappler reporters were barred access from places or sources of information.

Source: Philippine Star May 14, 2021 07:08 UTC