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TV5 employees clinch salary hike, more benefits
“If not for our collective action, management would not be forced to provide some of our demands.”
Next prexy urged to address media killings, press freedom violations
Under President Benigno Aquino III's watch, 31 journalists have been murdered, bringing the total since 1986 to 171.
TV5 union says management blind, deaf to workers’ demands
“Just when the company is doing better, the management wants to short change the employees.”
Journalists harassed in Kidapawan coverage
"It is the responsibility of the Philippine National Police to ensure their safety as they do their job as journalists."
TV5 employees union to conduct strike vote next week
"They were not negotiating at all are instead dictating the terms of the CBA."
Impending strike brewing at TV5
“The point of a new CBA is to improve the wages and benefits of employees but it seems the management does not want anything better for us. If the employees are treated well, they would be more productive and the company will also benefit.”
Court convicts killer of Palawan journalist
Arturo “Nonoy” Regalado, a known close aide of former Palawan governor and alleged mastermind Joel Reyes, was sentenced to reclusion perpetua.
Press freedom advocates buck Bongbong’s VP bid
Media censorship, media repression existed during martial law, and in 2012, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. authored the Cybercrime Law.
TV5 union, management in deadlock over wage, labor rights
The management wants to implement a two-tier wage increase, with only 50 percent being guaranteed and the other half dependent on the company’s and employee’s performance.
Campus journalist harassed by police, Liberal Party supporters
The NUJP pointed out that campus journalists are no less legitimate than those who work for the mainstream media and therefore have all the right to cover events of public interest such as an NAPC forum.
Media urged to do better election coverage
“There is very limited time for substantive discussions.”
Journalists decry slow police action on attackers of Iloilo radio station
“This case once again proves that the culture of impunity persists.”
Labor relations body junks GMA 7 appeal
“We welcome a brand new year with another victory, proving that good things come to those who fight for justice and their rights.”
Alternative journo recognized for writing for the poor
“Who should tell the stories of the poor and the downtrodden?’ They should. The poor and the marginalized must be their own voices.”
Kin of Ampatuan Massacre victims to Aquino: Where is your promise?
“Aquino told us during his campaign for presidency that he would resolve the case before he gets down. Now, he is ignoring us.”
Under Aquino, media killings, other attacks unabated
In the 2014 Impunity Index of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the Philippines was ranked third next to Iraq and Somalia.
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