Colleagues decry terror tag on journalist
“This is a clear effort of the present administration to silence its critics and to sow fear among the people.”
Colleagues decry terror tag on journalist
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Groups condemn Duterte’s barring of Rappler from covering Malacañang
Groups condemn Duterte’s barring of Rappler from covering Malacañang
“Let there be no doubt that harassing, punishing and terrorizing a free press are symptoms of a tyranny."
Website of alternative news outfit attacked
Website of alternative news outfit attacked
NUJP sees the attack on Kodao as part of the Duterte government's "efforts to silence critical media, as seen in the continuing attempt to shut down Rappler, threaten other news outfits, and other voices of dissent."
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NUJP hits proposal to restrain free press, expression
NUJP hits proposal to restrain free press, expression
“This proposal is as dangerous as it is, to put it as plainly as possible, stupid.”
Virtual closure of Rappler condemned
Virtual closure of Rappler condemned
“Who is next, Mr. President? ABS-CBN? The community journalists tagged as communists? The artists who expose your bloody drug war?”
Artists, journalists heighten fight against gov’t-led disinformation campaign
Artists, journalists heighten fight against gov’t-led disinformation campaign
“We live in a time where truth is being undermined and where lies reign. In order for reason to triumph, we must fight for it.”
Conditions that led to Ampatuan massacre still present
Conditions that led to Ampatuan massacre still present
Five journalists have been gunned down under the Duterte administration, bringing to 178 the total of media killings since 1986, the restoration of democratic institutions.
A must-read for women journalists
A must-read for women journalists
The handbook provides tips on what to do when stopped at checkpoints, arrested during coverage, when kidnapped or held hostage, and when caught in a crossfire.
Global confab asks ASEAN to stop attacks vs women journalists
Global confab asks ASEAN to stop attacks vs women journalists
The conference said threats to press freedom and attacks against women journalists come from all directions, including Southeast Asian governments.
Anti-fake news tool wins big in digital competition
Anti-fake news tool wins big in digital competition
Launched in June this year, Fakeblok is part of the NUJP's campaign against the spread of misinformation online.
Sup(press)ed freedom in Marawi
Sup(press)ed freedom in Marawi
“The truth will soon come out. Nothing is ever hidden.”
CA’s nod of Sajid Ampatuan’s bail disappoints media group
CA’s nod of Sajid Ampatuan’s bail disappoints media group
“We can only hope our fears about the possible adverse effects this development may have on the cause of justice for the 58 victims of the massacre, among them 32 colleagues, is unfounded,” the NUJP said.
Drop libel suit vs broadcast journalist, NUJP tells Duterte’s adviser
Drop libel suit vs broadcast journalist, NUJP tells Duterte’s adviser
“The libel suit against ABS-CBN’s Ted Failon and members of his staff again underscores how onion-skinned government officials wield the antediluvian criminal libel law as a bludgeon in their vain hope to cow critical journalism into silence.” -- NUJP
Pooled editorial | Anti-fake news bill: Dangerous – and unnecessary
Pooled editorial | Anti-fake news bill: Dangerous – and unnecessary
The bill’s definition of fake news provides us a clue. It claims that fake news is any information that intends to sow hatred, chaos, violence or division, or seeks to blacken someone’s reputation. Intent and malice will therefore be the basis for deciding what is fake news, which in turn will lead to the prosecution of the party involved – but how does one distinguish between a false report based on an honest mistake and one maliciously spread through print, broadcasting and online?
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