![[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...
![[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...
![[Statement] Filipino journalists stand in solidarity with media workers in Palestine](https://nujp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/signal-2020-11-02-131324-400x250.jpeg)
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines stands with the International Federation of Journalists and media workers around the world in condemning the bombing of the Al-Jalaa building, which housed the offices of Al Jazeera and the Associated Press,...
![[Statement] A year off the air but never silenced](https://nujp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Artcards-400x250.png)
Today marks one year since the National Telecommunication Communications issued a cease-and-desist order on ABS-CBN and millions watched the network sign off at the end of "TV Patrol." The order, which members of Congress had assured the network and the public...