[AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT MARCOS JR.] President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Republic of the Philippines 6 February 2026 Dear President Marcos, The recent conviction of community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio of terrorism financing charges came as a shock to journalists...
On February 7, Frenchie Mae Cumpio, a community journalist from Leyte, marks her sixth year in detention—an incarceration that rights and media groups strongly believe stems from her work as a journalist. As a radio broadcaster, Frenchie reported on the lives of...
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines condemns the conviction of community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and lay worker Marielle Domequil in the Terrorism Financing case against them. The verdict is an injustice, especially in light of a Court of...
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines joins the media community in condemning the killing of veteran journalist Juan "Johnny" Dayang at his home in Kalibo, Aklan on Tuesday night. This attack is especially contemptible as Dayang, who was 89 years old,...
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines stands in solidarity with freelance journalist Deo Montesclaros, whom the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group has accused before the Cagayan Provincial Prosecutor's Office of terrorist financing. Deo is a...
Seven Tacloban City-based journalists were not allowed to ask questions during a press conference May 7 organised by the Department of Interior and Local Government Regional Office held at the Provincial Capitol in Catarman, Northern Samar. Jazmin Bonifacio, NUJP...
By Joseph Bernard Marzan ILOILO CITY– The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP)-Iloilo chapter was revived October 11, holding its first general assembly since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Rjay Zuriaga Castor of Daily Guardian and The Manila...
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines – Negros Island Region Chapter is proud to announced today its official formation. In a two – day assembly June 14-15, 2025, held in the cradle of Negros civilization, Silay City, attended by twenty-three (23) media...
MANILA – As a way to commemorate the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the coalition of the Press Freedom Monitoring in Southeast Asia (PFMSEA) launched an ebook that highlights ten stories of attacks against journalists in six...
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Established in 2005 in partnership with the International Federation of Journalists, the NUJP Media Safety Office monitors all forms of attacks against the media–from threats to attacks, intimidation and killings. It also keeps track of the legal status of journalist killings, and cases seeking to intimidate journalists, such as criminal libel.