Romeo Gacad on Assignment: Paying tribute to the legendary AFP photographer

AFP and the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines held an exhibition "Romeo Gacad on Assignment" in Manila from March 20-22, to pay tribute to the legendary AFP photographer, who died in 2021.


The exhibition features a selection of 12 photos taken by Romy during his decades-long career with AFP, including his famous shots of Ben Johnson crossing the finish line in the 100m sprint of the Seoul Olympics, and an Afghan fighter during the hunt for Osama bin Laden in the days after 9/11.

Why AFP pulled a photo of Catherine, Princess of Wales

Photo editors from AFP's London bureau were alerted on Sunday to alterations on an image released by Kensington Palace of the Princess of Wales and her children.


Following discussions, AFP and a group of international news agencies deemed these modifications to be in violation of the ethical standards of the profession. As a result, they collectively agreed to remove the photo from their distribution platforms.

Annual Release of Gender Equality Professional Index

We're pleased to announce that AFP has achieved a score of 98 out of 100 in the calculation of the Gender Equality Professional Index for 2023. This marks a notable improvement from the previous year's score of 92.


Breaking the results down by indicators:

BACKSTORY I Euthanasia - How one “remarkable woman” invited AFP on her final journey

Born nearly blind and paralysed down one side, Lydie Imhoff didn't want to "live in a dead body" after she began losing the use of the rest of her limbs after a disabled riding accident.


AFP picture by Simon Wohlfhart - Euthanasia

Lydie Imhoff (R) is hugged by her friend and carer Marie-Josee Rousseaux during her farewell party in Longwy, northern France, on January 31, 2024.

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Duravant Completes Acquisition of Pattyn

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Mastercard Brings UEFA Champions League to Life Across Key Africa Markets With Priceless Football Experiences

Mastercard is bringing Africa closer to the UEFA Champions League like never before with the launch of its 2025 Africa football campaign, running from February to May 2025. As a proud and long-standing sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, Mastercard is delivering a powerful campaign that connects millions of fans to the thrill of world-class football through uniquely curated, Priceless experiences—deeply rooted in African culture, tourism and connection. This press release features multimedia....