Philippines: Media Freedom Concerns Reignited After Incident Targeting Photojournalist
A veteran photojournalist in the Philippines was nearly arrested while covering a protest, reigniting concerns over press freedom and the protection of media workers. The journalist, despite displaying press credentials, was reportedly mistaken for a protester.
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