Today, as the incumbent Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte continues to dangle the threat of Martial Law and snarls at professional media for doing its job, the story of journalist Alejandro “Alex” Esclamado becomes quite relevant and poignant.

In this guest post, Yvonne — a long-time member of Cyber Plaza Miranda — recalls the bravery of Esclamado, a province mate of Imelda Marcos – Raissa