Alternative media reporter harassed by an alleged 'vlogger'

While covering the filing of a motion by two labor unionists at the Malolos Regional Trial Court on the morning of September 3, 2024, victim Roy Barbosa was accosted, threatened, and harassed by an individual claiming to be a ‘vlogger’. In a threatening manner, the perpetrator demanded that Barbosa erase the videos he took of him while lurking in the vicinity taking videos of his own. Although the victim was safely ushered out of the location, his colleagues were intercepted by the perpetrator along with several policemen. They were threatened with charges if they did not divulge Barbosa’s whereabouts. Barbosa has also been receiving unwanted messages accusing him of being a member of the New People’s Army, following his report on the case involving two labor unionists.