![[Statement] 33 years later, solidarity for press freedom and for media workers still needed](https://nujp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/E7geUp4UUAIh7fH-400x250.jpg)
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines held its first congress 33 years ago today as a guild for journalists working in a fragile democracy. It was a product of years of organizing that started during the Martial Law years, when union work as well as...
![[Statement] NUJP to Roque: Kalma ka lang](https://nujp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/E6Oqm1FVkAA-qL0-400x250.jpg)
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines congratulates presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for turning the regular Palace briefing into his own online channel, where he can engage in antics like calling out a journalist on national television for...
![[Statement] #IbalikAngABSCBN: The fight goes on](https://nujp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/200679903_130670695858322_9003626514778096006_n-400x250.jpg)
Today marks a year since members of the House Committee on Legislative Franchises voted against granting ABS-CBN a new franchise, a move that press groups here and abroad called an assault on press freedom and an abuse of power. After 13 hearings, where...
As Filipino journalists all over the country mourn the passing of fellow newsman Nonoy Espina, his family informed the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) on Thursday, July 8, that they wish to channel all "abuloy" or donations for his funeral to a...
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines celebrates the life of Jose Jaime "Nonoy" Espina, a tireless champion for the freedom of the press and the welfare of media workers. He was a press freedom hero worthy of admiration and emulation. From the Marcos...
![[Alert] CDO journos post bail for 18-year-old libel case](https://nujp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Eag9wOtUwAI41kp-400x250.jpg)
Journalists Herbie Gomez and Joey Nacalaban surrendered to the Agora Police Station in Cagayan de Oro City today, July 6, after a Warrant of Arrest was issued against them over a libel case. The P5-million libel case was filed by Tangub City Mayor Jennifer...
![[Statement] A pandemic is no time for loose comments about safety](https://nujp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/journalists-resilience2-400x250.jpg)
It would be easy to dismiss President Rodrigo Duterte's directions at a July 1 press conference for reporters to remove their face shields and face masks so he can hear their questions as just another example of the inconsistent implementation pandemic guidelines if...
![[Statement] Journalists stand with Filipinos in rejecting Anti-Terror Act](https://nujp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ATA-protest-400x250.jpeg)
Filipino journalists and press freedom advocates reiterate our opposition to the Anti-Terror Act of 2020 as it tramples upon constitutionally-guaranteed rights such as freedom of speech, of expression and of the press. Section 9 or inciting to terrorism is a new crime...
![[ALERT] Cyberattacks vs PH alternative media continue](https://nujp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/DDOS-ATTACKS-400x250.jpg)
(Image credit: Bulatlat.com) MANILA, Philippines—The websites of two alternative media organizations in the Philippines have been under series of cyberattacks involving digital infrastructure linked to the state, particularly the military and the Department of Science...