Youth and students slam systematic attacks on media
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Youth and students slam systematic attacks on media
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Journos raise alarm over anonymous drug lists
Journos raise alarm over anonymous drug lists
The statement, issued by the Negros Press Club and the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines – Bacolod Chapter demanded that “authorities – both law enforcement and the civil government – uphold the rule of law and ensure the safety of all citizens, especially the innocent” by investigating and prosecuting those responsible for creating and spreading the lists.
Groups condemn arrest of Rappler’s Maria Ressa
Groups condemn arrest of Rappler’s Maria Ressa
"This government, led by a man who has proven averse to criticism and dissent, now proves it will go to ridiculous lengths to forcibly silence a critical media and stifle free expression and thought."
Journalists mark 10 years of injustice over Ampatuan Massacre
Journalists mark 10 years of injustice over Ampatuan Massacre
“We remember Ampatuan Massacre but we have to bring back the rage.”
NUJP condemns gov’t hand in red baiting
NUJP condemns gov’t hand in red baiting
“That the state news agency, which is under the supervision of the Presidential Communications Operations Office, saw fit to run this utterly malicious and false story clearly proves that this is, indeed, an orchestrated campaign to vilify and silence not just the NUJP but the independent and critical press, involving no less than the Government of the Republic of the Philippines.”
How Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ endangers journalists
How Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ endangers journalists
“The best way to ensure safety, really, is for government to do its job to protect each and every citizen of the country and stamp out the culture of impunity that has emboldened not only those who wish to silence the independent media but also suppress other basic rights."
NUJP denounces red-tagging
NUJP denounces red-tagging
“With at least 12 colleagues slain under the watch of a president who has actually justified the murder of journalists--remember “Just because you're a journalist you are not exempted from assassination, if you're a son of a bitch?"--and openly and constantly curses and threatens media, we are taking this matter very, very seriously.”
9 years after Ampatuan Massacre, still no justice
9 years after Ampatuan Massacre, still no justice
“And while a closure to this tragedy is most welcome, we stress that it should not in any way detract from the State’s continued accountability for its continued failure to bring an end to the threats and attacks against journalists and to give justice to the more than 100 other victims of media killings since 1986."
Radyo Lumad, voice of Mindanao’s tribes
Radyo Lumad, voice of Mindanao’s tribes
Since October 2017, Radyo Lumad has been on air eight hours a day, five times a week.
The woman who squeezed men’s balls and other stories of courage and hope recognized at Gawad Agong
The woman who squeezed men’s balls and other stories of courage and hope recognized at Gawad Agong
Katribu hopes to encourage more journalists to write about indigenous peoples’ struggles and aspirations.
Filipino women journalists: attacked but unbowed*
Filipino women journalists: attacked but unbowed*
Journalists cannot sit idly by while the highest official of the land leads the attacks on press freedom and wields the machinery of government to peddle lies and deception.
‘Mocha, PCOO should be held accountable’ – alliance
‘Mocha, PCOO should be held accountable’ – alliance
“From lewd ‘pepe-dede’ videos to mocking hearing-impaired citizens, Uson and her equally wastrel sidekicks have wasted public funds on displays of poor values.”
‘NutriAsia, violator of press freedom’ – journalists, lawyer
‘NutriAsia, violator of press freedom’ – journalists, lawyer
“NutriAsia is not only a violator of labor laws but a threat to press freedom.”
Magna Carta: Another attempt at silencing critical journalists
Magna Carta: Another attempt at silencing critical journalists
Journalists need only the same protection that government is mandated to provide every citizen, and do not have to be singled out as members of a privileged group, hence the superfluity of any special recognition of their rights through alleged Magna Cartas that are actually meant to impose government control and regulation.
Journalists lament Inquirer.net’s taking down of Pepsi Paloma stories
Journalists lament Inquirer.net’s taking down of Pepsi Paloma stories
“Instead of resisting an assault on the fundamental freedom of the press to decide what to publish, the Inquirer is surrendering the right.”
NUJP vows to continue fighting for press freedom, labor rights
NUJP vows to continue fighting for press freedom, labor rights
When asked about his vision for NUJP, newly elected NUJP Chairperson Nonoy Espina told Bulatlat, “Hopefully see a stronger, more united union fighting off threats to our safety and welfare. We should work not only to unite our ranks but also to align ourselves with the people, whose right to information we serve, for without them we can never win this struggle.”
Group assails FB for taking down accounts critical of Duterte
Group assails FB for taking down accounts critical of Duterte
Arts and media group, Let’s Organize for Democracy and Integrity (Lodi) has slammed social media platform Facebook for taking down accounts of Duterte critics Mae “Juana Change” Paner and the popular Pinoy Ako Blog (PAB) creator Jover Laurio.
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