Managing individual risk and retaliation
Safety training for journalists facing targeted attacks in the Philippines
In the Philippines, journalists are most often attacked as individuals, not in large-scale incidents.
FIRM is designed to help journalists recognise when they are being targeted and reduce exposure before violence occurs.
Journalist risk in the Philippines
Documented patterns include:
- close-range shootings
- attacks during routine travel
- retaliation after broadcasts or investigations
- elevated risk for radio journalists and freelancers
Protective infrastructure can be limited outside major cities, increasing the impact of individual attacks.
What FIRM covers
FIRM provides practical tools for:
- recognising early signs of targeting
- managing predictable routines and movement
- safer meeting and travel planning
- handling intimidation and pressure
- immediate medical response to assault or shooting
Training is scenario-led and grounded in real attack patterns.
Lazarus Training has previously run training courses in Manila for journalists. See here.
Who FIRM is for
- Journalists covering local governance and corruption
- Freelancers and independent reporters
- Media unions and safety organisations
- International broadcasters and partners
Course delivery
- In-country or regional training
- Small-group or union-led delivery
- Train-the-Trainer options
Request more information on FIRM training for journalists in the Philippines.
Contact us at info@lazarustraining.co.uk to discuss more.