
Filipino Activists Seek Reversal of Tacloban Court Ruling
Activists Frenchie Cumpio and Marielle Domequil are seeking to reverse a ruling by a Tacloban court, with supporters expressing hope for a fair review by the Court of Appeals.
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Activists Frenchie Cumpio and Marielle Domequil are seeking to reverse a ruling by a Tacloban court, with supporters expressing hope for a fair review by the Court of Appeals.

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.

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.

Five UN Special Rapporteurs have urged courts to release journalists Frenchie Cumpio and Marielle Domequil, stating they deserve to be free to fight for justice.

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.

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.