JC Gotinga

Press Freedom

Motorbike Assassins Shoot Dead Filipino Journalist in ‘Brazen’ Drive-By Ambush

The murder took place in the capital Manila, an especially bold act even in a country that ranks seventh most dangerous in the world for journalists.
JC Gotinga
10.5.22
Politics

Former Prime Minister in Prison for the World’s ‘Largest Kleptocracy Case’

Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak went straight to prison after the Federal Court affirmed him guilty of embezzling $10 million.
JC Gotinga
8.24.22
conspiracy theorists

Germany’s ‘Biggest QAnon Mouthpiece’ Arrested in the Philippines

Oliver Janich, who has 150,000 Telegram subscribers, was arrested over an outstanding arrest warrant in Germany for inciting violence against politicians.
Tim Hume
JC Gotinga
8.18.22
sexual abuse

Sara Duterte Orders Probe Into Alleged Abuses in Boarding Arts School

The Philippines’ vice president has enlisted the National Bureau of Investigation to look into the alleged abuse of children over decades at the school.
JC Gotinga
7.12.22
Child Abuse

Philippine Arts High School Downplays Abuse Allegations Amid Accountability Calls

Faculty at the boarding school insist abuse survivors must file formal complaints to set off investigations, even as calls for justice grow louder.
JC Gotinga
7.6.22
sex abuse

Calls for Justice as Rampant Abuse Exposed at Philippine Arts High School

Following VICE World News’ exclusive report on alleged abuses at the Philippine High School for the Arts, students and lawmakers alike are demanding accountability.
JC Gotinga
6.29.22
sexual abuse

At an Isolated Boarding School, a Culture of Sexual Abuse Thrived for Decades

Philippine High School for the Arts students told VICE World News of an entrenched culture of sexual, physical and emotional abuse impacting generations of children.
JC Gotinga
6.28.22
Mass Shootings

Biden Wants to Take a Page From New Zealand’s Success on Gun Reform

Praising Jacinda Ardern’s “galvanizing action” following mass shootings, Biden sought insight into her country’s approach to gun reform as they met this week.
JC Gotinga
6.1.22
Politics

Marcos Jr Is the New Philippines President. VP Sara Duterte May Be His Biggest Threat.

The country’s two most powerful families teamed up to take the top leadership posts. How long will their political ambitions allow them to work together?
JC Gotinga
5.27.22
Politics

Cambodia’s Strongman Ruler Has Just Declared He Has a New Birthday

Hun Sen pointed to the recent passing of his older brother as he announced he would be legally changing his date of birth.
JC Gotinga
5.18.22
Politics

Despair, Disbelief in the Philippines as Dictator’s Son Nears Presidency

Many fear for the country's future, as early results indicate the return to power of a family responsible for one of the Philippines' darkest periods.
JC Gotinga
5.10.22
Politics

A Dictator’s Son Faked His Family History. Now He Could Win the Presidency.

36 years since the Philippines ousted the dictator Ferdinand Marcos, his son and namesake is leading the race to become president.
Natashya Gutierrez
JC Gotinga
5.5.22
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