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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?
Oppose threats of media censorship
Oppose threats of media censorship
In these extremely pressing times, the media, journalists, and netizens should not be censored but should instead be encouraged to work together in investigating the Mindanao crisis and examining the basis, implementation, and possible excesses of martial law.
Union busting seen as motive behind job massacre at TV5
Union busting seen as motive behind job massacre at TV5
“Management is claiming that the company is losing money but showed no proof to back up its claim.”
Media watchdog’s website hacked
Media watchdog’s website hacked
“They are vermin, narrow-minded, misbegotten souls who mistakenly believe that they can silence critical speech and thought in their desire to force people into accepting only one worldview – theirs.” -- NUJP
Journalists decry Facebook’s blocking of colleague’s account
Journalists decry Facebook’s blocking of colleague’s account
“We find it ironic that as we journalists voice our concern about the return of a Marcosian rule, one of our colleagues, in her practice of responsible journalism, is facing censorship,” Altermidya said.
No moving on for kin of Ampatuan Massacre victims
No moving on for kin of Ampatuan Massacre victims
“It’s been seven years that we have been dreaming of justice,” Arlene told journalists and press freedom advocates. “We hope you will not forget what happened to our loved ones.”
Children of Ampatuan Massacre victims turn to art to demand justice
Children of Ampatuan Massacre victims turn to art to demand justice
"Most of the children admitted they feel anger. Others said they want to take revenge. But all of them want justice and they want the rule of law to reign."
Kin of Ampatuan Massacre victim calls for justice
Kin of Ampatuan Massacre victim calls for justice
On the seventh year of the Ampatuan Massacre, a widow of one of the victims joins a protest action held at the foot of Chino Roces (formerly Mendiola) bridge.
Challenges to human rights reporting in the Philippines cited
Challenges to human rights reporting in the Philippines cited
In a forum organized by Bulatlat, challenges to human rights reporting in the Philippines are presented by journalists Benjie Oliveros and Ilang-Ilang Quijano and Anne Ednalyn Dela Cruz, a faculty member of St. Scholastica's College.
Aguirre dared to show evidence of media’s link to drug lords
Aguirre dared to show evidence of media’s link to drug lords
"No, we are not saying he is lying. We are saying that, by casting such a broad assertion against media without presenting any proof, Mr. Aguirre is not only committing a serious injustice, he is endangering all journalists."
Attack on PCIJ condemned
Attack on PCIJ condemned
“It is evident that whoever is behind the condemnable attacks on PCIJ seek to silence those who do not share their views on this contentious issue.”
Groups laud EO on FOI
Groups laud EO on FOI
“This is a gesture we are sure not only media but everybody who believes transparency and accountability indispensable to good governance and democracy highly appreciates.”
CBA negotiations at PDI reach deadlock
CBA negotiations at PDI reach deadlock
“Management has the capacity to grant the Union’s proposal. The issue now is the Management’s willingness to grant the rank-and-file employees’ reasonable and affordable package proposal.”
Journos to Duterte: Address media killings
Journos to Duterte: Address media killings
The NUJP called on the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to immediately look into the likely involvement of police officers in the recent attacks against journalists in Surigao and Digos, especially in the spirit of Director General Ronald dela Rosa’s vow that his leadership will be “relentless in internal cleansing efforts.”
Aquino’s legacy | Media killings unabated, press freedom under siege
Aquino’s legacy | Media killings unabated, press freedom under siege
Under Aquino, 39 journalists have been gunned down.
Curb impunity, Duterte urged
Curb impunity, Duterte urged
"We sincerely hope you will break this chain of apathy that continues to strengthen the culture of impunity in the country, so that our fallen colleagues and all other victims of crimes will finally begin to get justice.”
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