An Appeal for Assistance for Media Practitioners in the typhoon-raved Panay Island in the Philippines

Nenita Hobilla of the television network GMA was in the middle of an out-of-town coverage on the flash flood on the wake of Typhoon Frank (international codename Fengshen) last June 21 when she remembered her two children back in Iloilo City. She could not do anything amid the rising waters so she asked her colleague, Gerthrode Tan-Baterina to save them. But the floodwaters claimed Baterina’s vehicle and she was forced to climb up a tree to save herself from drowning. Hobilla’s children were found safe later. [ Read more ]

NUJP Sorsogon Message for Jun Galias

In behalf of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) Sorsogon Chapter and the Sorsogon Organization of News writers, Announcers and Reporters, we extend our sympathy and condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of Jun Galias - a dedicated, principled and fearless broadcaster and journalist. [ Read more ]

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IFJ: Another Journalist Murdered in the Philippines

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is outraged at the murder of Philippines news correspondent and radio host Bert Sison in Sariaya, Quezon, on June 30. [ Read more ]

Gov't apathy emboldens journalists' killers

The NUJP is outraged at the murder of Quezon news correspondent and radio host Bert Sison and the wounding of his daughter, Almira, also a journalist, in Sariaya, Quezon Monday evening. [ Read more ]

NUJP statement on the dismissal of the Manila Pen case

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines is dismayed with the decision of the Makati regional trial court dismissing the case filed by media organizations and practitioners against government and security personnel who were responsible for the arrest of our colleagues during the November 29 standoff in Makati. [ Read more ]

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Torture phenomenon to be discussed in coming media forum

Senior Filipino journalists will gather Wednesday at the Richmonde Hotel in Pasig City for a discussion on the reportage of human rights violations, particularly torture, as they are being perpetrated in the Philippines. The activity coincides with the worldwide commemoration of the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture (every June 26th).[ Read more ]

INSI Welcomes Release of TV Crew in Philippines Kidnapping and Calls for Freedom of Colombian Journalist

The International News Safety Institute welcomes with profound relief the safe release of the ABS-CBN news crew in Sulu, the Philippines after being held kidnapped for nine days by the Aby Sayyaf Group.[ Read more ]

NUJP to hold 5th safety training for journalists

There is no better time than now. Recognizing the challenges and risks that journalists face, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) has been holding a series of safety trainings for journalists since last year. The training campaign, implemented under its Media Safety Program, seeks to equip journalists with practical skills that will help minimize the risks they face during coverage.[ Read more ]

Friends, kin mark death of 2 journalists in South

KIDAPAWAN CITY, Philippines – Justice remains elusive for slain media couple George and Macel Vigo, said Italian priest Peter Geremiah who served as Vigos' marriage counselor and spiritual adviser when they were still alive. [ Read more ]

Kidnapping of ABS-CBN journalists highlights need for media safety

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines greets with great relief the safe release of journalists Ces Drilon, Jimmy Encarnacion, Angelo Valderama and university professor Octavio Dinampo.[ Read more ]

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Appeal for release of ABS-CBN journalists and companion

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines is deeply concerned at the reported abduction of respected broadcast journalist Ces Drilon, her crew, Jimmy Encarnacion and Angelo Valderama, and their host, peace advocate Octavio Dimampo, in Sulu by what authorities say are members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). [ Read more ]

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NUJP Davao: Reaction on the desistance made today by House Speaker Nograles on libel case against another Davao broadcaster

It is absurd to think that after seven long years of causing distress, trouble, and severe anxiety on Davao broadcaster Junior "Jun" Digamon and his family, House Speaker Prospero Nograles now says that he is withdrawing the complaint he filed against him in the "spirit of forgiveness" and out of "own goodwill."[ Read more ]

NUJP statement on Ninez Cacho-Olivares' conviction

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines views with concern the conviction of Ninez Cacho-Olivares, publisher of The Daily Tribune, on libel charges filed by the Villaraza Cruz Marcelo & Angcanco Law Firm.[ Read more ]

Davao media stage protest in front of Dapecol to press for the release of Adonis

Members of the Davao media held a protest today right in front of the Davao Prisons and Penal Farm, formerly known as Davao Penal Colony (Dapecol) where Davao broadcaster Alexander Adonis is still detained in spite of an order from the court to release him on bail. [ Read more ]

NUJP condemns harassment of journalists in Olongapo

On two separate instances, the constitutionally guaranteed rights of journalists were grossly violated by members of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Law Enforcement Department and an officer of the Olongapo regional trial court branch 72. [ Read more ]