[Statement] NUJP to Roque: Kalma ka lang
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...
NUJP reconvenes Cebu chapter
BACOLOD CITY — The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines has reconvened its Cebu chapter to address and thwart attacks on the local press. Members of the national directorate led the chapter’s general assembly on July 7 that saw the attendance of 10...
[Statement] #IbalikAngABSCBN: The fight goes on
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...
Press Release | NUJP announces Nonoy Espina Emergency Fund for Media Workers
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...
Nonoy Espina, 59
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
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
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
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
(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...
[Alert] Kodao.org under intense cyber attack again
Kodao's website www.kodao.org is again under intense cyber attack. Tens of millions of suspicious requests are flooding the site in yet another distributed denial of service attack similar to what it suffered in 2019. Kodao reported the attack started last Friday,...
[Alert] Cyber attackers attempt to bring down Bulatlat website
(Illustration taken from Bulatlat.com) Website of online media outfit Bulatlat was again subjected to distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks, a type of cyber attack aiming to bring down the site, according to Sweden-based media foundation Qurium. This is the...
[Statement] Filipino journalists stand in solidarity with media workers in Palestine
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,...