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Filipino Journalist Wins European Commission Prize
« on: November 20, 2008, 10:02:30 PM »
Filipino journalist Aries Rufo received the Asia Pacific regional winner of the European Commission's Lorenzo Natali Prize, given to journalists committed to human rights and democracy.

The ceremonies were held in Strasbourg, France on November 17.

Rufo was one of five regional prize-winners from all over the world, winnowed from among more than 1,500 nominees from over 150 countries. He won for his article about threats to the judiciary in the Philippines and received Euro5,000 and a trophy.

The article, "A Cry for Justice: 44 Judges Killed in Recent Years", appeared in “Newsbreak” online magazine on January 4, 2008.

In applauding this first Natali Prize for the Philippines, European Commission Ambassador Alistair MacDonald expressed the hope that “the work of Rufo, and of all the other journalists who have the courage and tenacity to address these issues, would serve as an inspiration to Philippine society, and act as a beacon for fundamental freedoms, human rights and the rule of law.”

”By drawing attention to the crimes committed against judges, the article had underlined the crucial importance of impartial justice in ensuring the rule of law in a democratic society, and the threats which can still exist against those who work for the rule of law,” according to MacDonald.

A total of 17 prizes were awarded: one Grand Prize, plus five regional prizes (for Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East, each with 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes), and a Special Television and Radio Prize.

Larisse Houssou of Benin received the Grand Prize for his article on Darfur entitled "Trained to kill...". Aries Rufo of the Philippines won the 1st prize for the Asia-Pacific region, with the 2nd and 3rd Asia-Pacific prizes going to journalists from India.

In awarding the prizes, European Commissioner for Development Louis Michel said: "Committed journalism involves risks but embodies an ideal, that of freedom of expression. Journalism that is committed to human rights, democracy and development proves that the ideals of the Enlightenment are alive and well in our world."

The Natali Prize affords an opportunity to recognize the achievements of journalists who have always acted in the interests of society, democracy and fundamental freedoms. Journalism is real-life education in citizenship. Without lively, independent journalism, democracy would be illusory, its board said. - PNA

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