“Silencing valid voices through harassment and intimidation or through arbitrary website blocking weakens discourse and democracy and puts free speech at risk.”
#NoGoldenEra | In 2022, attacks, censorship loomed over PH media
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On first National Press Freedom Day, journos reiterate call to defend free press
On the first National Press Freedom Day, journalists highlight the increasing attacks against the Filipino media community and how laws were being used to silence the independent press.
Journalists question awarding of previous ABS-CBN frequencies to Duterte allies
Filipino journalists are questioning the selling of the broadcasting frequencies that were formerly assigned to ABS-CBN, one of the country’s biggest media networks that was shutdown by President Duterte.
As elections loom, cyber-attacks plague PH media
A group of Filipino journalists has assailed the series of cyber-attacks that have been targeting the Philippine media and called on government agencies to investigate and stop these attacks.
New Nobel laureate Maria Ressa highlights worrying press freedom situation in PH
Rappler CEO and veteran journalist Maria Ressa highlighted the continuing attacks against Filipino journalists as she accepted the Nobel Peace Prize award in Oslo, Norway yesterday, International Human Rights Day.
Journalists oppose proposal to penalize ‘comments’ on gov’t officials’ assets declaration
“It is part of the press’ vital role in a democracy to seek transparency and accountability from government and the SALN is just one of the many effective tools we can use against corruption.”
1 year since the closure of 53 stations, journalists reiterate call to put ABS-CBN back on air
Journalists and supporters also published via Twitter the names of legislators who rejected ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal, urging voters to boycott the said politicians next year.
Cinco de Mayo: ABS-CBN workers recall shutdown
“We continue on, but we will never forget.”
Former NUJP officer shot dead in Capiz, campus journalist’s house raided in Bicol
A day before the World Press Freedom Day, a former NUJP officer was shot dead in Capiz and a campus journalist’s house was raided in Bicol.
Groups welcome bill to penalize red-tagging
“While a law penalizing red-tagging is welcome, the draconian Anti-Terrorism Act violates our basic human rights, including the right to a free press.”
Bulatlat editor is new NUJP sec gen
Ronalyn Olea takes over Dabet Castaneda-Panelo as NUJP secretary general.