Official Twitter account of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, a lateral guild committed to secure interests of the Filipino working press
As part of the World Press Freedom Day that is celebrated on May 3rd every year, through this video we would like to spread the voice of journalists from different countries in Southeast Asia who courageously reported the truth in their everyday works.
This elections, never forget those who voted against the renewal of ABS-CBN franchise. Three of them are running for government posts in Quezon City: Mike Defensor, Anthony Peter Crisologo and Precious Castelo.
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[Statement] Navallo did not deserve to be bullied for the truth
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippine denounces Sagip Rep. Rodante Marcoleta for turning the House hearing on ABS-CBN's franchise on Monday, June 8,—
Statement | Red-taggers should be held accountable
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines stands with Atom Araullo as he files a P2-million civil suit against red-taggers Lorraine Badoy-Partosa and Jeffrey Celiz.
STATEMENT | It is almost like the military is asking the Filipino journalists "what were you doing there?" even when the better question might be aimed at the AFP: What were you not doing there?
This is a dark day not only for independent Philippine media but for all Filipinos. The verdict basically kills freedom of speech and of the press. But we will not be cowed. We will continue to stand our ground against all attempts to suppress our freedoms.
[Alert] Radio reporter shot dead in Dumaguete City
A reporter of a community radio station in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental was shot dead on Tuesday night, May 5, 2020.
[Statement] The will of the people will prevail
Today, July 10, 2020, the House of Representatives of the 18th Congress of the Philippines has declared itself enemy of democracy.
Today, this chamber has lost all claim to represent the people and our interests.
In recent months, there has been a spate of cyberattacks targeting Philippine media websites.
Join us in an online forum April 29, Friday, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. via NUJP Facebook page.
#PressFreedomMatters
#StopTheCyberattacks
Marcos spokesperson Vic Rodriguez's deliberate refusal to acknowledge questions from Rappler's Lian Buan at a live press briefing are a red flag for press freedom and discourse
Clearly, Marcoleta owes not only Navallo but Lopez and the ABS-CBN network who he unjustly maligned by his irresponsible accusations and fauly logic, a very public and, hopefully, sincere apology.
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[Statement] The target is not just ABS-CBN but media
Thank you, party-list Rep. Mike Defensor for confirming what practically everyone knows but which this government and its minions have vainly tried to deny,-
Manila Collegian
@MKule
correspondent Lloyd Manango has been released by the Manila police. He was arrested while covering a protest action in front of the US Embassy this morning.
At the same time, we denounce the leadership of the House committees for allowing Marcoleta to use a legislative hearing to mount personal attacks against a journalist that had abosolutely nothing to do with the matter at hand.
NUJP appeals for support for arrested colleagues. Despite identifying themselves as members of the press, 11 journalists were nabbed yesterday in Tinang, Concepcion, Tarlac.
If, as Marcoleta claims, Navallo's report was wrong, the proper thing to do would be to call the attention of the station and file his complaint, not turn the halls of Congress into a bully pulpit to slake his personal vendetta.
[Statement] A disgrace to journalism
Shame on the Manila Times for running an editorial cartoon that parrots the mindless red tagging by government of critics and dissenters.
But as it turns out, not only did Marcoleta's actions belie his traditional title of "honorable," he was absolutely wrong about his accusations against Navallo. Contrary to Marcoleta's claims, Navallo's report was accurate and based on documentary evidence.
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URGENT ALERT: Filipino journalist Lady Ann Salem was arrested in her house this morning, International Human Rights Day.
It is precisely the threat that the anti-terror law would be used as an all-encompassing tool to run after any form of dissent that prompted the NUJP to also file a petition before the Supreme Court.
What we feared, and what the government assured would not happen, has happened.
Alert | VERA Files receives death threats after fact check
VERA Files has received death threats over Facebook Messenger, including a photo of two men holding assault rifles and the message "you wanna die?"
The NUJP Safety Office has documented 13 cases of attacks on the PH media since Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assumed the presidency.
#100days
#DefendPressFreedom
JUST IN. Radio blocktimer Flo Hervias was physically assaulted by four unidentified men this morning, right after his program at DYRI RMN Iloilo, according to our NUJP Iloilo chapter.
[Statement] Mourn for Mavic, fight for justice
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippine joins our colleagues and friends at ABS-CBN in mourning the passing of production manager Mavic Holgado-Oducayen.
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines condemns the brazen killing of Juan Jumalon, also known as DJ Johnny Walker, of 94.7 Calamba Gold FM in Calamba, Misamis Occidental this morning.
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One year ago, 53 regional stations of ABS-CBN were forced to close down after the broadcasting company's franchise renewal was denied.
Join us on Saturday, August 28, as we reiterate our call to bring back ABS-CBN on air.
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#IbalikAngABSCBN
It is also utterly insidious of Marcoleta to conflate a reporter's alleged misdeed with how ABS-CBN and its chairman emeritus Gabby Lopez have supposedly failed to instill what the good congressman considers "Filipino values."
LOOK: ABS-CBN workers and supporters, led by Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines (AMRSP), joined today's motorcade headed to UP Diliman for
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[Online Rally]
#NoToABSCBNShutdown
May 5, 2020
Candle Lighting at 6pm
We will be going live in a few minutes, we also encourage everyone to join the candle lighting and post on their social media using the hashtag
#NoToABSCBNShutDown
[Statement] Photography is NOT a crime
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines would like to remind the police that no law prohibits anyone, journalist or not, carrying identification or not, from taking still images or video in public places and of public events.
Arrest of Maria Ressa is persecution by a bully government
Feb. 13, 2019
The arrest of
@rapplerdotcom
CEO
@mariaressa
on the clearly manipulated charge of cyber libel is a shameless act of persecution by a bully government.
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[Statement] As ABS-CBN regionals close, let us ward off the darkness
Today, August 28, 2020, the light goes out on one of the cornerstones of independent community journalism in the country-
HAPPENING NOW: ABS-CBN Employees and supporters conduct a caravan calling for the renewal of ABS-CBN ntework's legal franchise.
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[Statement] Don't blame media for SEA Games woes
It is bad enough when trolls are let loose upon media reporting on the disastrous preparations of the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) for the 30th SEA Games.
ALERT: Community reporter killed in Davao del Sur
Community journalist Orlando "Don Don" Dinoy, was killed past 6 p.m. this evening inside his apartment on Mother Ignacia St. in Poblacion Uno, Bansalan, Davao del Sur.
"Nonoy leaves us with lessons and fond memories, as well as the words he often used in statements: That the press is not free because it is allowed to be. It is free because it insists on being free."
[Statement] AFP page red-tags journalists Bobby Coloma and Roel Landingin, others in post
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines condemns the malicious red-tagging of two respected colleagues, Roberto "Bobby" Coloma, the bureau chief for Singapore and Malaysia of -
This elections, never forget those who voted against the renewal of ABS-CBN franchise.
Three of them are running for posts in Manila: John Marvin Nieto, Cristal Bagatsing and Rolando Valeriano.
#IbalikAngABSCBN
#LabanKapamilya
#PressFreedomMatters
[Statement]
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: The fight goes on
"As we mark this dark anniversary, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines stands now with our colleagues in ABS-CBN and stands with each journalist who is under threat for doing their job."
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stands firm that no journalist should be singled out and be barred from covering government offices and personalities.
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[Statement] Parlade's threat vs 's Torres-Tupas proves peril of ATL
Not even a week since oral arguments on the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 started and the spokesperson of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict -
Statement | Time to really talk about AI
If, at least, to get more colleagues discussing the growing use of artificial intelligence in newsrooms, then the decision to use AI sportscasters is certainly something.
[Statement] Badoy's words make her culpable for government's crimes
We are sorely tempted to dismiss Lorraine Badoy's hysteric attacks on Rappler for calling out her lies as signs of a mind coming unhinged from having to conjure up fiction after fiction almost daily.
[Statement] SC ruling on GMA cameramen a win for media workers' rights
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines hails the victory of 30 cameramen and assistant cameramen who the Supreme Court ordered GMA Network to reinstate-
[Statement] Welcome back Icy!
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines welcomes back our member and colleague, Manila Today editor Lady Ann "Icy" Salem,
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines condemns the arrest of our colleague, Manila Today editor Lady Ann Salem, and demands her immediate release.
[Statement] Justice for Vir Maganes, justice for all the fallen
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines condemns the murder of our member, Pangasinan broadcaster Virgilio Maganes, 62, -
Read how the single deadliest recorded attack on the media was executed through the testimony of the backhoe driver who buried the bodies of the victims, Bong Andal.
Today, not only have more than 11,000 people been stripped of their jobs, millions of Filipinos have been deprived of their right to know and their right to choose how to access—
PIRMA na, Kapamilya!
Our PIRMA Kapamilya booth has accepted our first batch of petition submitted by our Kapamilya's from Antipolo, Rizal.
The PIRMA Kapamilya booth will still be accepting petitions until 11am this afternoon, and will resume later at 4pm.
#pirmakapamilya
[Statement] No to criminalization of free speech
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines denounces the criminalization of free speech and expression by the National Bureau of Investigation as disclosed by human rights lawyer Chel Diokno.
Alert | 3 reporters survive shooting incident in Pastrana, Leyte
Three reporters from San Juanico TV were interviewing farmers in Barangay Jones, Pastrana, Leyte at around 9:30 a.m., July 14, —
“We are not intimidated. No amount of legal cases, black propaganda, and lies can silence Filipino journalists who continue to hold the line." Maria Ressa, Rappler CEO
[Statement] On the termination of ABS-CBN's YouTube channels
At around 7:30 am on Tuesday, November 3, YouTube terminated the ABS-CBN News and ANC channels over some yet unspecified violations of the video sharing site's terms of service.