![[Statement] Decriminalize libel](https://nujp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/photo-by-Jire-Carreon-ABS-CBN-News-400x250.jpg)
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines welcomes the dismissal of the cyber libel case against Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and journalist Rambo Talabong but note as well that this is just one of many cases filed against her and Rappler. While this is a...
![[Statement] Asserting the right to publish doesn’t end at publishing](https://nujp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-04-at-4.33.07-PM-400x250.png)
(Screenshot of the PDI investigative series on the pork barrel scam published in 2013, taken from Bulatlat.com) The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines is disappointed over the decision of the Philippine Daily Inquirer management to expunge its...
![[Statement] Ombudman’s junking of charges vs journalist’s captors an injustice](https://nujp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/D-ne76RUIAA1Wf2-400x250.jpg)
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) is disappointed by the Office of the Ombudsman's dismissal of the motion of reconsideration filed by Davao-based journalist Margarita Valle. In a decision dated June 24, 2021, the Ombudsman junked...
![[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] Election 2022 pledge by journalists and media organizations](https://nujp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Abra-gov-webpage-400x250.jpg)
Every election is a reckoning for democracy. As journalists reporting on another critical moment for our country, we have a duty to provide accurate, reliable and essential information that will empower voters and encourage public discussion and debate. Affirming...
![[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...
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...
![[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...