The Freedom for Media Freedom for All (FMFA) coalition, in solidarity with the media community nationwide, condemns the death threats against VERA Files for fact-checking and countering disinformation. VERA Files is one of the internationally accredited groups for...
Joint Statement | Southeast Asia Press Freedom Groups Condemn the Red Tagging Attacks on NUJP Leaders
We strongly condemn the recent red-tagging and baseless accusations made against members of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) by Lorraine Badoy and Jeffrey Celis during their show "Laban Kasama ang Bayan" aired on Wednesday (3/5/23). Red...
Statement | On World Press Freedom Day, we insist on being free
Nearly a year into the Marcos Jr. presidency and as dominant media adjusts to reporting on an administration that is not openly hostile to the press, it is tempting to consider that maybe the situation for media workers has improved and will...
Statement | Solidarity on Labor Day: Media Workers Are Workers Too
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines is in solidarity with workers in the struggle for better pay and working conditions and the call for government action to lower prices and rein in inflation. Whether because we cover the Labor Day protests, are on...
NUJP launches freelancer feasibility study, kickstarts establishment of guild
PHOTO: Freelance journalists listening to the presentationduring the inaugural meeting. MANILA — The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), with support from the International Federation of the Journalists (IFJ Asia Pacific), officially launched...
FMFA statement in solidarity with Bulatlat and Pinoy Weekly
THE undersigned journalists, media organizations and advocacy groups unequivocally condemn the government’s blocking of access to the websites of media outlets Bulatlat and Pinoy Weekly and of other organizations on the claim that these are “affiliated to and are...
Masked Media campaign bags awards
Masked Media Campaign won 2 Golds, a Silver and a Bronze at APAC Tambuli Awards, a pioneer global award show that recognizes effective brands with purpose. MANILA — It’s another win for press freedom as advertising company Ace Saatchi & Saatchi took home several...
CPJ calls on President-elect Marcos to protect press freedom in the Philippines
May 23, 2022 Ferdinand Marcos Jr. President-elect Republic of the Philippines Malacañang Palace San Miguel, Manila Philippines Via email: op@president.gov.ph Dear President-elect Marcos: As you prepare to assume the presidency of the Philippines, the Committee to...
Philippine Media Statement Urging Candidates to Participate in Election Debates and Forums
Freedom for Media Freedom for All, a coalition of press freedom advocates, calls on aspirants to elective positions to help the public make informed decisions when they vote on May 9, 2021 by appearing at forums and debates organized by the media. As partners in...