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CCPC finds issues in anti-obscenity ordinance

December 7th, 2011 · No Comments

Group finds issues in ordinance Cemla says proposed anti-indecency board can’t give itself power over tabloid content By Karlon N. Rama Sun.Star Cebu, December 7, 2011 THE reincarnation of the Provincial Government’s proposed anti-tabloid ordinance, now renamed the Anti-Obscenity Ordinance, triggers discussion among the members of the Cebu Citizens-Press Council (CCPC).

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MOU reaffirms media, police roles during crises

September 22nd, 2011 · No Comments

[This agreement was signed by seven top police officials in Central Visayas led by Police Regional Office 7 Director Chief Supt. Ager Ontog Jr.,  and news editors and news directors of 13 print and broadcast media outlets in Cebu. The signing was witnessed by Cebu Citizens-Press Council vice president Sabino Dapat and Cebu Federation of [...]

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Crisis coverage rules, journalist protection sought

February 26th, 2011 · No Comments

Police, media to work on MOU By Cherry Ann T. Lim Sun.Star Cebu, February 26, 2011 POLICE officials and the media will work together to craft guidelines on media coverage during crisis situations and the protection of journalists from sexual harassment.

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CCPC remains opposed to legislated right of reply

January 10th, 2011 · No Comments

THE Cebu Citizens-Press Council (CCPC) has stuck to its position that supports the right of reply and encourages its practice among journalists but condemns compulsion by criminal legislation.

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Media get tips on improving election coverage

July 1st, 2010 · No Comments

Ways to improve coverage of future elections suggested By Cherry Ann T. Lim Sun.Star Cebu, June 30, 2010 THE media and representatives from various sectors of society gave suggestions on how the Cebu media could improve its coverage of future elections.

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