[Statement] Uphold the values of journalism
The National Union of Journalists in the Philippines reminds our colleagues in the media to uphold the values of fair, accurate, balanced reporting in journalism at all times. It is important to ensure that we only report verifiable facts when filing stories for our...
[Statement] The loss of one media worker is a loss for the media community
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines calls for a quick resolution into the shooting of Rizalino ‘Inday Rufing’ Torralba, a popular disc jockey for Kiss FM who was killed in Tagbilaran City on Saturday night. According to initial reports, Andrew...
[Alert] Radio announcer shot dead in Tagbilaran City
(Photo credit: The Bohol Chronicle) A popular disc jockey of Kiss FM and an event host was shot dead inside Room 8 of Backpackers' Inn around 10 p.m. March 27, in Mansasa, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Initial police report said Rizalino 'Inday Rufing' Torralba, 45,...
[Statement] NUJP welcomes bill seeking to punish red-tagging, reiterates call for junking of Anti-Terror Law
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines welcomes the proposal by Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon to define and penalize red-tagging by state actors. Although the 1987 Constitution guarantees freedom of expression, this does not give state...
[News Release] Fresh out of jail, Lady Ann Salem elected as NUJP director; NUJP elects youngest Board yet
Less than a month after her release, Manila Today editor Lady Ann Salem was elected one of the 15 directors of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) at its recently concluded 11th Congress. With the theme, “Braving the Storm, Emerging...
[STATEMENT] Emerging stronger: New NUJP leaders call on fellow journalists to unite, resist attacks
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) has weathered a storm alongside colleagues in the profession but we still face rough seas ahead, if not rougher. The systematic red-tagging of the NUJP, media outlets, and journalists has intensified...
Weathering the financial storm
Weathering the financial storm by Jhoanna BallaranThere is no theme more suitable to describe what the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines has gone through financially in the past three years than the theme of our 11th Congress: “Braving the Storm,...
Philippine press freedom is worth fighting for: ABS-CBN shutdown reignites the voices of journalists
Philippine press freedom is worth fighting for: ABS-CBN shutdown reignites the voices of journalists by Stanley Buenafe Gajete, NUJP National Capital Region chapterMANILA — Just two days after the celebration of World Press Freedom Day, the Philippine government...
Masked Media: Remembrance, resistance and some relief
Masked Media: Remembrance, resistance and some relief by Jonathan de Santos NUJP-Philstar.comMANILA — Launched on the commemoration of the 48th year since the declaration of Martial Law, the Masked Media campaign was both a reminder and resistance. "We're not here...
Steps toward journalists’ safety amid new emerging threats
Steps toward journalists’ safety amid new emerging threats by Jonathan de Santos, NUJP Philstar.com chapterMANILA — A confluence of calamities in 2020 — from the Taal eruption, to typhoons and the COVID-19 pandemic — further highlighted the risky conditions that many...
We survived!
We survived! by Nonoy EspinaCongratulations, everyone. WE SURVIVED! In my more than three decades with our Union, never have I seen and experienced the levels of vilification and threat against the organization, its officers and members as during this administration....
After layoffs, Bacolod journalists start digital news platform
After layoffs, Bacolod journalists start digital news platform by Marchel P. Espina, NUJP Bacolod chapterBACOLOD CITY — “I really don’t know,” this was all I could muster when Romeo Subaldo, the news chief then of ABS-CBN Bacolod, asked me what I will do after our...