CPJ and 91 global media groups press Philippine leader to free Frenchie Mae Cumpio
New York, February 6, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists and more than 90 media groups around the world have called on Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to “right the wrong” and release jailed journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, as she marks six years behind bars on Saturday. In a joint letter to Marcos coordinated by CPJ…
CPJ condemns ‘absurd’ prison sentence of up to 18 years for Philippine journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio
Tacloban City, January 22, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists on Thursday condemned the harsh 12- to 18-year prison sentence handed down to Philippine journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio after she was found guilty of financing terrorism, and called on authorities to immediately free her and stop targeting journalists. “This absurd verdict shows that the various pledges…
CPJ, partners call on Philippines’ Marcos to free Frenchie Mae Cumpio ahead of firearms verdict
The Committee to Protect Journalists and a coalition of press freedom organizations are urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to immediately and unconditionally release journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, a week before a Philippine court is set to rule in the first of two cases that could see her jailed for up to 40 years. Cumpio, who…
CPJ, partners welcome dismissal of Philippine murder case against Frenchie Mae Cumpio
New York, November 7, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists and partners welcomed a Philippine court’s decision to quash the murder charges against community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and called on authorities to drop all remaining charges against her. The 26-year-old journalist has been held in detention for nearly six years since her arrest in February 2020 on charges of…