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<p>We have not made representations on the case of the death of Adam Moraleta due
to the ongoing investigation by the Philippines authorities.</p><p>Accurate historical
figures for the number of journalists killed in the Philippines are difficult to ascertain.
Estimates from NGOs vary between 82 killings since 1992 and 185 killings since 1986.</p><p>In
recognition of the threat journalists face globally, the Foreign Secretary launched
a Global Media Freedom campaign to shine a spotlight on the issue and raise the cost
to those who target journalists.</p><p>The UK remains concerned about reports of human
rights abuses in the Philippines, including the treatment of journalists and land
rights campaigners. The Rt Hon Mark Field MP raised these concerns with Philippines
Ministers, including the then Minister for Foreign Affairs Alan Peter Cayetano, during
his visit to Manila in August 2018.</p>
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