English-language weekly magazine published in the Philippines
ThePhilippines Free Press was a weekly English language news magazine which was founded in 1908, which makes it the Philippines' oldest weekly English language periodical no longer in print.[1][2][3] It is known for being one of the publications that was critical of the administration ofFerdinand Marcos in the years before the declaration ofmartial law, and for being one of the first publications shuttered once Martial Law was put into effect.[4][5] One of its short-lived sister publications wasPilipino magazine (subtitled "Ang Babasahin ng Bayan"), which was established in 1965.[6]
ThePhilippines Free Press has been revived after Marcos was ousted. The magazine was known for featuring the outstanding legislators every year. OnlyJose W. Diokno has held the title for four consecutive years, which is the most in the magazine's award giving history. It published its final issue in 2011.
