Filipina Journalist Sentenced to 18 Years on Terrorism Charges

Government-critical narrative

The conviction of Frenchie Mae Cumpio on fabricated terrorism charges represents a devastating failure of the Philippine justice system and blatant disregard for press freedom. Evidence clearly shows weapons were planted during her arrest after she reported on military abuses against farming communities. Her six-year detention without trial is a travesty of justice that exemplifies how red-tagging is weaponized to silence journalists who expose government wrongdoing.