Journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and activist Marielle Domequil have appealed a regional trial court's ruling that denied them bail after their conviction. They are urging the Court of Appeals to grant them bail following their conviction.

An advocacy group has called on the Court of Appeals to reverse the conviction of community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and community worker Marielle Domequil, citing legal inconsistencies in their case.

Detained community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio has been recognized by the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) for her courage, honoring her with the Wallis Annenberg Justice for Women Journalists Award this year.

A Tacloban court has affirmed the terror conviction of community journalists Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil, prompting their legal counsel to announce intentions to appeal the decision and seek its reversal.

Jailed journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio has been honored with both the Annenberg Justice for Women award and the IWMF justice award. She received the accolades while still in detention.

Philippine Judge Georgina Uy Perez has denied bail for activists Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil, citing concerns they might evade judgment if released due to their connections.