Please read, sign and pass to other journalists
(email
you name and media network to nujphil@gmail.com)
There are presently
43 journalists in the Philippines facing libel charges filed by First
Gentleman Jose Miguel "Mike" Arroyo. The sheer number betrays a wanton
disregard for freedom of the press and the propensity to use power and
influence to silence critics. This statement is to protest the use of the
libel law to stop critical reports and commentaries and to fight for the
right of every Filipino to seek and receive information and ideas on
matters of public interest, which are at the very core of the concept of a
democratic society.
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A Wanton Disregard for
Press Freedom
The law on libel exists to protect private citizens from unwarranted
damage to reputation, but in the Philippines libel has been predominantly
used by public officials as a tool to cow an independent press.
The most glaring example is the multiple libel cases filed by First
Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo against 43 reporters, columnists, editors,
publishers, and even a subscription manager, of various publications.
We will not dispute the merits of the cases nor Mr. Arroyo's right to
defend his honor and dignity, as he and his lawyers insist.
What we decry is his
propensity to sue journalists so as to muzzle those he does not agree with
and sending out a clear signal to others that they risk the same ordeal
should they dare cross him.
Mr. Arroyo is, after all, no ordinary mortal. As Presidential husband, he
clearly enjoys immense power and influence, not just by his status but
also because he does head the Office of the First Gentleman. And many, if
not most, of his deeds and pronouncements dwell in the realm of public
interest.
He is, therefore, both a public figure and public official.
That he is aware of
this status and has no qualms of wielding it against his perceived enemies
is evident in the fact that, when he filed his latest suit against the
Tulfo brothers, he gave his address as Malacaņang Palace, as if to stress
who he is.
The record number of cases Mr. Arroyo has filed highlight how the powerful
in this benighted land regularly abuse libel laws to curtail the
democratic right of the press to delve into the truth behind matters of
public interest and the people's right to know.
It is also the best argument for decriminalizing an outdated law that has
been used not so much to protect the innocent as to shield the guilty.
We demand that
Congress immediately work to repeal the law on libel, to strike it off the
book of criminal statutes, as part of its sworn duty to strengthen our
badly eroded and still beleaguered democracy.
We demand that Jose
Miguel Arroyo cease and desist from this clear abuse of his power and
influence and squarely face the issues raised against him where they are
properly addressed, in the arena of free and democratic discourse.
We pledge that
neither this nor any other attempts by those in power to trample on the
freedom of the press and the people's right to know shall go unchallenged.
We commit ourselves to the continued struggle to realize the true blooming
of democracy in our land, when freedom of expression shall be enshrined
not just in our aspirations but in practice.
Signed by:
Philippine Media
Organizations
National Union of Journalists of the
Philippines (NUJP)
Center for Media Freedom and
Responsibility (CMFR)
Bandillo ng Palawan
Sorsogon Organization of News writers,
Announcers and Reporters (SONAR)
Manila Chinese Press Club (MCPC)
Negros Weekly
Negros Daily Bulletin
Cobra-Ans
Alyansa ng mga Filipinong
Mamamahayag (AFIMA)
Association of Responsible Media (ARM)
Northern Media and Information Network (NMIN)
International
Organizations
International Federation of Journalists
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance
Indian Media Centre (India)
Reporters Without Borders
Committee to Protect Journalists
Southeast Asian Press Alliance
Hong Kong Journalists Association
National Union of Journalists (India)
Federation of Media Employee's Trade
Unions
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF)
Hong Kong Journalists Association
Northern Media and Information Network (NMIN)
Individuals
Jose Torres Jr. (Chairperson, NUJP)
Rowena Paraan
(Secretary-General, NUJP)
Nonoy Espina (Director, NUJP)
Inday Espina-Varona
(Director, NUJP)
Sonny E. Fernandez (National
Vice Chairperson, NUJP/ABC 5)
Elmer James Bandol (NUJP-Albay)
Leti Boniol (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Ruben Alabastro (Inquirer)
Julie Aurelio (Inquirer)
Elvira Mata (Inquirer)
Adelle Geraldo (Inquirer)
Lorna Kalaw-Tirol (Inquirer)
Juan Sarmiento Jr. (Inquirer)
Chito de la Vega (Inquirer)
Stephanie Asuncion (Inquirer)
Jun Bandayrel (Inquirer)
Tina Arceo-Dumlao (Inquirer)
Margie Espino (Inquirer)
Corrie Salientes-Narisma (Inquirer)
Monica Feria (Inquirer)
Vangie Baga-Reyes (Inquirer)
Mylene Francisco (Inquirer)
Miguel Suarez (Inquirer)
Ted Melendres (Inquirer)
Jun Cinco (Inquirer)
A. Noel Velasco (Inquirer)
Abelardo Ulanday (Inquirer)
Rosario Garcellano (Inquirer)
Artemio Engracia Jr. (Inquirer)
Jose Ma. Nolasco (Inquirer)
John B. Bayarong (NUJP-Olongapo/Subic)
Romy Elusfa (Business Mirror)
Joyce Paņares (Manila Standard Today)
Marlon Ramos (Inquirer Southern
Luzon Bureau-Laguna)
Carla P. Gomez (Visayan Daily Star,
Bacolod City)
Arman Toga, editor (Negros Daily Bulletin)
Ire Jo V.C. Laurente (DWOM-FM, Mindoro)
Julie S. Alipala, ( Inquirer Mindanao
Bureau-Zamboanga City)
David Santos ( ABS-CBN Zamboanga City )
Vicente Jaime Villafranca
(Philippine Graphic)
Ramon Acasio (Philippine Graphic)
Lynette Ordoņez-Luna (Independent)
Rollie Espina, Philippine Star and Negros
Press Club
Ma. Ester Espina, Media Advocates for
Reproductive Health and Empowerment
Delfin Perez (Manila Bulletin)
Gerry Albert Corpuz (contributor,
Bulatlat.com)
Jofelle Tesorio (Bandillo ng
Palawan)
Ansbert B. Joaquin (NUJP
Olongapo-Subic)
Tony Bergonia (Inquirer)
Raul Marcelo (Inquirer)
Eric Olona (Inquirer)
Linda Bolido (Inquirer)
Chelo B. Formoso (Inquirer)
Fernando del Mundo (Inquirer)
Cenon Bibe Jr. (Inquirer)
Sandra Sendoyro (Inquirer)
Romina Austria (Inquirer)
Princess Daily Omilga (Inquirer)
Ernie Sarmiento (Inquirer)
Keith Bacongco (Business Mirror)
Jun Verzola (Northern Dispatch Weekly)
Delfin T. Mallari Jr. (Inquirer Southern
Luzon-Quezon)
Dodong Solis (Radio Mindanao Networks-Davao)
Alexander Martin Remollino (Bulatlat
Online Magazine, NUJP)
Dennis Maliwanag (inq7.net)
Ces Rodriguez (One Philippines)
Raffy Jimenez (GMANews.TV)
Ilang-Ilang Quijano (Pinoy Weekly)
Noel Sales Barcelona (Pinoy Weekly, NUJP)
Soliman A. Santos (Pinoy Weekly, NUJP/Elliptical
Press Corps director)
Kenneth Roland A. Guda (Pinoy Weekly, NUJP)
D'Jay Lazaro (Pinoy Weekly managing
editor, NUJP/NCPM Executive Director)
Rogelio L. Ordoņez (Pinoy Weekly EIC, NUJP/NPC)
Bayani Abadilla (Pinoy Weekly, News
Editor, NUJP/NPC)
Roel Pareno (Philippine Star)
Frencie Carreon (Zamboanga Today)
Carol "Rollie" Montilla (Eastern Times,
Malaya, KMC Magazine)
Carmelito Q. Francisco (BusinessWorld-Mindanao/Mindanao
Times)
Veronica Uy (INQ7.net)
Thea Alberto (INQ7.net)
Noel Godinez (Nothern Dispatch Weekly)
Rudy D. Liporada (Editor,
Kapitbahay, San Diego, California)
Lito Banayo (Columnist,
Malaya and Abante)
Aquiles Z. Zonio (Inquirer
Mindanao Bureau/NUJP-General Santos City)
Edith Regalado
Iris Cecilia Gonzales (BusinessWorld)
Ma. Ceres P. Doyo (Inquirer)
Bobby Tuazon ( Bulatlat.com)
Grace Albasin (Inquirer Mindanao Bureau/NUJP)
Danilo A. Arao ( Bulatlat.com)
Merpu P. Roa (Filipino Express/MindaNews)
Ermin Garcia Jr. (Sunday Punch)
Susan Palmes (NUJP-Cagayan de
Oro)
Rommel G. Rebolido (NUJP-General
Santos)
Artemio A. Dumlao (Philippine Star/NUJP)
Raymond Panaligan (freelance photographer)
Ellen Tordesillas ( Malaya)
Hadrian Hernandez (Gulf News, UAE)
Carlos Isagani T. Zarate (Columnist,Kris-Crossing
Mindanao, Inquirer)
Edwin C. Mercurio (Philippine Press
Club-Ontario, Canada)
Ninotchka Rosca (Novelist/journalist)
Michael Sarcauga (NUJP-Pagadian)
Ma. Diosa Labiste
(NUJP-Iloilo/community journalist)
Nestor Burgos Jr.
(Inquirer-Iloilo/NUJP)
Michael L. Ubac (Inquirer)
Ronnel Domingo (Inquirer)
Tarra Quismundo (Inquirer)
Philip Cesar Tubeza (Inquirer)
Marinel R. Cruz (Inquirer)
Kathryn L. Reyes (Inquirer)
Pamela Samia (Inquirer)
Robert Jaworski Abaņo (Inquirer Northern
Luzon Bureau)
Vincent Cabreza (Inquirer Northern Luzon
Bureau)
Desiree Caluza (Inquirer Northern Luzon
Bureau)
Jonathan Cellona (photojournalist,
BusinessWorld)
Voltaire F. Domingo
Paul M. Gutierrez (Journal Group)
Gerry Kaimo
Gene de Loyola
Joel Salud (freelance writer)
Edralyn Benedicto (Inquirer Visayas
Bureau)
Cheryll Fiel ( Davao Today/NUJP)
Grace Uddin ( Davao Today/NUJP)
Pam Pastor (Inquirer)
Psyche Mendoza
Gil Nartea (Philippine Center for
Photojournalism)
Butch Hilario (freelance journalist)
Armando Malay Jr.
Ares P. Gutierrez (Al Nisr
Media-Dubai/Gulf News)
Carlos H. Conde
Alexander T. Magno (GMA-News.TV
)
Ricky Carandang (ANC)
Allan M. Mediante (Mindanao Trustee,
Philippine Press Institute/Mindanao Gold Star Daily)
Jun Galias (NUJP-Sorsogon)
Manny Lucila (SONAR)
Bobby Q. Labalan (Inquirer Southern Luzon
Bureau/NUJP)
Jose F. Lacaba
Jun Godoy (NUJP-Ozamiz
City)
rey SC Makilan (Bulatlat.com/Silangan
Shimbun)
Tony Abejo
(Malindang Tribune/ NUJP-Misamis
Occidental)
Florfina Marcelino (The Philippine Times,
Winnepeg, Canada)
Erwin Oliva (INQ7.net/
cyberbaguioboy.com.ph)
Armin Adina (Inquirer Libre)
Ritchie Sabado (Inquirer Libre)
Bayani San Diego (Inquirer)
Cora Lucas (Inquirer)
Heraldo "Boy" Cabrido (Inquirer)
Raffy Lerma (Inquirer)
Grace Pagulayan (Inquirer)
Dennis Eroa (Inquirer Libre)
Rommel Lalata (Inquirer Libre)
John Nery (Inquirer)
Ariel Dim. Borlongan (Balita)
Rorie Fajardo (GMANews.TV)
Darwin Wee (BusinessWorld)
Leila Vicente (ABS-CBN
Zamboanga)
Raul Valino (Philippine Graphic at
Business Mirror)
Sonia M. Capio (Womantouch
Media)
Allen V. Estabillo (MindaNews)
Al Alegre (Foundation for Media
Alternatives)
Vi Massart, Chief European Correspondent,
The Philippine Star)
Jon Joaquin (Mindanao Daily Mirror)
Martin Marfil (GMANews.TV)
Val Veneracion (GMANews.TV)
Clarissa Militante (GMANews.TV)
Jes Aznar (GMANews.TV)
Vic Montero (Editorial Chief, ABC 5)
Jackie Sierda (Executive Producer, The Big
News, ABC 5)
Jove Francisco (Reporter, ABC 5)
Sherrie Ann Torres (Reporter, ABC 5)
Naomi Dayrit (Reporter, ABC 5)
Ge-Ann Pineda (Reporter, ABC 5)
Jason Torres (Reporter, ABC 5)
Michael Carreon (News writer, ABC 5)
Eric Montas (Senior Desk Offficer, News,
ABC 5)
Mel Cabigting (Desk Officer, ABC 5)
Rowena Garcia (Desk Officer, ABC
5)
Paul Mendinuteo (Desk Officer, ABC 5)
Mary Grace Navarro (News Desk, ABC 5)
Greggy Eugenio (Video Researcher, News,
ABC 5)
Gigi Gabriel (News Traffic, ABC 5)
Rhoneil Amores (Chief Cameraman, ABC 5)
Joseph Martiin (Graphics Artist, ABC 5)
Reggie Agullo (Chargen
Operator, ABC 5)
Arnold Marquez (Supervisor, VTR Editing)
Arnold Macarasig (Playback Operator, News,
ABC 5)
Norman Balcos (Video Researcher, News,
ABC-5)
Ambet Quitil (VTR Editor, News, ABC 5)
Heinrich Agcaoili (VTR Editor, News, ABC
5)
Yancy Consul (VTR Editor, ABC 5)
Jim Libiran (Head, Public Affairs
Department, ABC5)
Ed Lingao (Head, News Department, ABC 5)
Deo Bugaoisan (GMA7)
Lourdes Fernandez (Editor, Business
Mirror)
Lyn Resurreccion (Business Mirror)
Dave Llorito (Business Mirror)
Fe Zamora (Inquirer)
Butch Galicia (Manila Media
Monitor-Toronto/Philippine Press Club-Ontario)
Tenny Soriano (Balita-Toronto/Philippine
Press Club-Ontario)
Mogi Mogado (Balita-Toronto/Philippine
Press Club-Ontario)
Hermie Garcia (Philippine
Reporter-Toronto/Philippine Press Club-Ontario)
Mila Astorga-Garcia (Philippine
Reporter-Toronto/Philippine Press Club-Ontario)
Edwin Mercurio (Philippine
Reporter-Toronto/Philippine Press Club-Ontario)
Ramon Datol (Philippine
Courier-Toronto/Philippine Press Club-Ontario)
Paul Dela Cruz (Philippine Times
Canada-Toronto/Philippine Press Club-Ontario)
Jess Cabrias (Atin Ito-Toronto/Philippine
Press Club-Ontario)
Arnel Avila (NUJP-Quezon)
Ely Suyom (Manila Times)
Abner Bolos (Gitnang Luzon News Service)
Fred Villareal (Gitnang Luzon News
Service)
Jay Torres (Pokus-Gitnang Luson)
Tonette Orejas (Inquirer Northern Luzon
Bureau-Pampanga)
Romer S. Sarmiento (Businessworld Mindanao
Bureau)
Carolyn O. Arguillas (Mindanews)
H. Marcos C. Mordeno (Mindanews)
Carmela Fonbuena (Newsbreak)
Glenda M. Gloria (Newsbreak)
Jose Pavia (Mabuhay/Executive Director,
Philippine Press Institute)
Ruperto Toga (Publisher, Negros Daily
Bulletin)
Elsie Jolingan (Negros Press Club)
Aufred Sa-onoy (Editor, Negros Newsweekly)
Modesto Sa-onoy (Negros Press Club)
Henry Cestina (Negros Press Club)
Jeffrey Gelangre (Negros Press Club)
Edmund Aspero (Congress of Active Media
Practitioners)
Ferdinand Yngson (Congress of Active Media
Practitioners)
Vicente S. Labro (Editor, Leyte-Samar
Daily Express, Tacloban City)
Allan Nawal (Inquirer)
Rollie Carolina L. Montilla (Eastern
Times, Malaya, KMC magazine/NUJP-Leyte)
Red Batario (Executive Director, Center
for Community Journalism and Development)
Harley Palangchao (Manila Times Northern
Luzon Bureau)
Jim Cristobal (Voice of Talamban, Cebu)
Arlyn dela Cruz (Net25)
Amalia Cabusao (Mindanao Times)
Melvin Gascon (Inquirer Cagayan
Valley)
Lyn Ramo (Northern Dispatch Weekly)
Hazel Villa (Inquirer Iloilo)
Jay Hilotin (Al Nisr Media/Filipino Press
Club-UAE)
Peterson Bergado (NUJP
Cagayan de Oro)
Charlie Senase (Inquirer Cotabato City)
Malu Manar (Program Director, DXND
Kidapawan)
Noel Punzalan (PNA Cotabato)
Andy Cruz (Periodico Banat
GenSan)
Dodge Dillague (Creative Director, News,
ABC 5)
Ross Andres (News Programs Director, ABC
5)
Jefferson Tan (Associate Producer,
Frontlines, ABC 5)
Arlene Lim farol (Reporter, ABC 5)
Teresa Andrada (Reporter, ABC 5)
Faye Tobias (Reporter, ABC 5)
Divine Bucud (Field Producer, ABC 5)
Vincent Cristobal (Field Producer, ABC 5)
Bart De la Rosa (Technical
Director, ABC 5)
Rolly Casipit (VTR Editor, ABC 5)
Gilbert Edradan (Sound Engineer, News, ABC
5)
Noel Malaluan (Sound Engineer, News, ABC
5)
Adonis Silverio (Cameraman, ABC 5)
Rose Silva (Supervisor, Finance
Department, ABC 5)
Ariel P. Alimboyao (Lightman, News, ABC 5)
Carlos Jizmundo (President, ABC 5
Employees Union)
George Aquino (VTR Editor, ABC 5)
Peng Lomaad (Property Custodian, ABC 5)
Rose Chua (News Administrative Staff, ABC
5)
John Javellana (Cameraman, ABC 5)
Edward Navarette (Manager, News
Operations, ABC 5)
Ali Sotto (News Anchor, Sentro,
ABC 5)
Yvette Lee (Philippine Graphic)
Edgar Cadagat (NUJP Negros
Oriental)
Julius Mariveles (news director, Aksyon
Radyo-Bacolod)
JJ Deocampo (station manager,
Aksyon Radyo-Bacolod)
Ely de los Santos (Congress of Active
Media Practitioners)
Fred Sapa (Congress of Active Media
Practitioners)
Fred Salanga (Congress of Active Media
Practitioners)
Raymond Robert Burgos
(Columnist, Abante and Abante Tonite)
Williamor A. Magbanua (Anchor/Program
Coordinator/News writer, DXND)
Christopher R. Lim (Manila Times School of
journalism)
Perry M. Calara (Kaiba News and Features/KNF/Pinoy
Gazette)
Edwin G. Espejo (Sunstar
General Santos)
Herbie Gomez (Gold Star Daily, Cagayan de
Oro)
Adrian Cristobal (Philippine Graphic and
Manila Bulletin)
Nick Legaspi (Managing Editor, Philippine
Graphic)
Susan Bernas (Philippine
Graphic)
Louie Jon Sanchez (Philippine
Graphic)
Malou Francisco (Philippine
Graphic)
Joel Egco (Manila Standard/Association of
Responsible Media)
Anthonnette G. Adanza (Davao Del
Sur Diurnal Newspaper)
Arnel Arsolon (DXBB GenSan)
Manny Autida (DXBB GenSan)
Edwin Espejo (Managing Editor, SunStar
GenSan)
Bong Gonzales (RMN General
Santos)
Cris Guarin (DXBB, General Santos)
John Paul Jubelag (Phil. Star,
General Santos)
Jeffrey Jubelag (Mindanao Bulletin,
General Santos)
Joseph Jubelag (Malaya,
General Santos)
Al Josol (RMN General Santos)
Mel Koronel (RMN General
Santos)
Isagani Palma (Manila Times,
General Santos)
Arnie Delfin (Radyo Bombo
Koronadal)
Jocelyn Uy (Inquirer)
Minerva Generalao (Inquirer)
Mel Lawrence de Guzman
(Inquirer)
Maricar D. Tolosa (Inquirer)
Kate Pedroso (Inquirer)
Cyril L. Bonabente (Inquirer)
Sylvia Calderon (Freelance Journalist,
Cotabato City)
Brenda S. Dacpano (nordis.net,
Baguio)
Kimberlie Quitasol (nordis.net,
Baguio)
Pink-Jean Fangon Melegrito (Northern
Dispatch Weekly, Baguio)
Nestor Guillermo (Northern Dispatch
Weekly, Baguio)
Arthur Allad-iw (Northern Dispatch Weekly,
Baguio)
Kathleen Okubo (NUJP-Baguio-Benguet)
Benny Antiporda (National Press Club/Alyansa
ng Filipinong Mamamahayag)
Sharon Felipe (Sunday Inquirer Magazine)
Lynett A. Villariba (inquirer)
Hernan S. de la Cruz (Inquirer
Mindanao)
Roy Luarca (Inquirer)
Alya D. Honasan (Sunday Inquirer Magazine)
Pennie de la Cruz (Sunday
Inquirer Magazine)
Marites Danguilan Vitug
(Newsbreak)
Cheri Mercado (News Anchor, The
Big News, ABC 5)
John Susi (Anchor, Sentro, ABC
5)
Jade Lopez (Head, Research
Group, ABC 5)
Erel Cabatbat (Reporter, ABC 5)
Jesus Ramos (Field Producer, ABC
5)
Ed De Guzman (Cameraman, ABC 5)
Noli Gaya (Cameraman, ABC 5)
Ding Ubaldo (Assistant
Cameraman, ABC 5)
Arnel Dizon (Assistant
Cameraman, ABC 5)
Antonio T. Gabriel (Assistant
Cameraman, ABC 5)
Nonoy Solero (VTR Editor, ABC 5)
Roland Bensan (VTR Editor, ABC
5)
Mando Covate (Systems Engineer,
ABC 5)
Crispin Yumang (Audioman, ABC 5)
John Alquel Santos (Chargen
Operator, ABC 5)
Pinky Dichoso (Supervisor, News
Administration, ABC 5)
Cristina Estacio (Supervisor,
Merchandising Dep't., ABC 5)
Raymund Generoso (Supervisor,
Post-Production, Guiness Show, ABC 5)
Gail Ilagan (Columnist,
MindaNews)
Patrick Cabrillos (dyKA,
Catholic Media Network)
John Pagunsan ( HOT FM. 106-9 -
HAMTIC,Antique)
Hector S. Udani, jr. (News
Express-Antique Bureau)
Romeo Antonio ( HOT. FM. 106-9
- Hamtic,Antique)
Paul Petinglay ( Bombo Radyo
Correspondent-Antique)
Jhie Zerrudo ( Jounrnal Visayas)
Peter Zaldivar ( HOT FM 106.9
Hamtic, Antique)
Julito P. Bale?a , Jr. Express
--Antique Bureau)
Gina Apostol
Imelda Visaya-Abano (Womens
Feature Services, Philippine Gazette, SEJ)
Manuel T. Cayon (BusinessMirror)
Cesar S. Ramirez(Phil.STAR)
Villamor Visaya Jr. (Inquirer
Northern Luzon)
Frank Cimatu (Inquirer Northern
Luzon)
Maurice Malanes (Inquirer
Northern Luzon )
Peter La. Julian (Inquirer
Northern Luzon)
Jo Clemente (Inquirer Central
Luzon)
Russell Arador (Inquirer Central
Luzon)
Jun Malig (Inquirer Centrral
Luzon)
Franco Emman von Cena (Inquirer)
Jani Arnaiz (President,
Associated Media of Southern Leyte, Maasin City)
Ramon Tulfo (Inquirer/Bandera)
Erwin Tulfo (Peoples
Journal/DZAR)
Manny Marinay (Bulletin Today)
Ma. Antonieta Lopez (Philippine
Star)
Gilbert Bayoran (Daily Star,
Bacolod)
Carla Canet (Negros Daily
Bulletin)
Annie Calderon (Media Advocates
for Reproductive Health)
Rolly Fernandez (Bureau Chief,
Inquirer Northern Luzon)
Amadis Ma. Guerrero
Luis V. Teodoro (Professor of
Journalism, UP/columnist, Business Mirror)
Oscar Evangelista (Palawan
Community Media Council)
Ben Serrano (Philippine
Star/Caraga Times)
Walter I. Balane (MindaNews)
Perfecto Caparas
Mela Castillo (Antonio Zumel
Center for Press Freedom)
Edgar Crisostomo Cadano (Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia)
Justin V. Nicolas (Adviser, PUP
Sociological Review)
Jeremiah M. Opiniano (OFW
Journalism Consortium, Inc.)
May Rodriguez (NUJP)
Joel Saracho (ABS-CBN-News.com)
Angelo Gutierez
(ABS-CBN-News.com)
Trina Lagura (ABS-CBN-News.com)
Aleta Nieva (ABS-CBN-News.com)
From Abroad:
Christopher Warren (Chairperson,
International Federation of Journalists)
Aidan White (General Secretary, IFJ)
Jacqueline Park (IFJ)
Emma Walters (IFJ)
Pi James (IFJ)
Laxmi Murthy (IFJ)
Mike Dobbie (IFJ)
Roby Alampay (Executive Director,
Southeast Asian Press Alliance)
Ashok Malik (Chandigarh Journalists
Association, India)
Sonia Randhawa (Centre for Independent
Journalism, Malaysia)
H.Naranjargal (Globe International)
D.Munkhburen (Globe International)
G.Narangarav (Globe International)
T. Davaahuu (Globe International)
D.Enkhtuul (Globe International)
J.Enkhjargal(Globe International)
Ch.Munkhzul (NTV)
B.Galaarid (indivudual)
Byanbajal (Confederation of Mongolian
Journalists)
Sarangerel (CMJ)
Gerard Noonan (The Sydney Morning Herald,
Australia)
Jim NOlan (Barrister, Australia
)
Alan Kennedy (President, Media
Alliance, Australia )
Ruth Polland (President, Media Alliance
NSW Branch , Australia)
Wesley Chua (Ming Pao Daily, Toronto,
Canada )
Yuko Takei (freelance journalist, Tokyo)
Jojo Pasion Malig (Committee of Concerned
Journalists, Washington D.C./Newslink Services Philippines)
Yoshi Okuda (freelance journalist/former
president of Japan broadcasting labor Union)
Ati Nurbaiti (The Jakarta Post / Alliance
of Independent Journalists)
Darma Lubis (Freelance journalist, Medan
City, North Sumatra)
Brent Edwards (Chairman, The Print and
Media Council of the NZ Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union)
Dr. N.K.Trikha (President, National Union
of Journalists or NUJI)
P. Chaudhuri (Secretary General, NUJI)
Heru Hendratmoko (President, Alliance of
Independent Journalists, Indonesia)
Abdul Manan (General Secretary, the
Alliance of Independent Journalists, Indonesia)
Khairuzzaman Kamal (Editor, Human Rights
News of Bangladesh)
Dharmasiri Lankapeli (Federation Of Media
Employee's Trade Unions)
Daniel Coronell (Semana
Magazine, Columbia)
Serenade Lai Wan Woo (President, Hong Kong
Journalists Association)
Tien Hsi Ju (President, Association of
Taiwan Journalists)
Liu Kuei Lan (Secretary General,
Association of Taiwan Journalists)
Carol Chou (Journalist, Liberty Times,
Taiwan)
Esong Chiu (Editor, Weekly Department,
Taiwan)
Ho Jung Shin (Senior journalist, China
Times,Taiwan)
(as of October 2, 2006)
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