CA urged to junk conviction of Tacloban-based journalist

MANILA, Philippines — An advocacy group on Monday urged the Court of Appeals (CA) to overturn the conviction of community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and community worker Marielle Domequil due to the “clear legal inconsistency” in their case. Cumpio and Domequil, who were arrested in Tacloban City in February 2020, were acquitted of illegal possession

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