The Cultural Centre of the Philippines has been forced to close an exhibit displaying the artwork of Mideo Cruz after the center faced public criticism, including hate mail, threats, vandalism and legal action. Cruz’ artwork was deemed blasphemous by many of the country's Christians because it featured religious and phallic images together. The exhibit opened in June 2011 and was not scheduled to close until August 21.
The recent slaying of two journalists in the Philippines is another example of the dangerous environment and culture of impunity that has made the country one of the most perilous in the world for media
The massacre of civilians and journalists that occurred on Monday in the Philippines is a shocking symptom of the country's climate of impunity and the government's inability to protect freedom of expression, Freedom House said today. The organization condemned the killings in the strongest terms possible.
