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Statement: A CALL FOR FLEXIBILITY AMID THE FUEL CRISIS

As media workers return from the Lenten break, or get rest from special coverage for the Holy Week, they face the prospect of even higher fuel prices that erode salaries that are already stretched....

Cases vs Capiz journos a clear example of how libel is used for harassment

Press freedom and freedom of expression advocates have long highlighted how libel laws have long been used to harass and silence public interest reporting. This is clearly shown in the libel cases...

Statement: Fight for justice for Frenchie Mae Cumpio continues

Fight for justice for Frenchie Mae Cumpio continues Statement | March 26, 2026 The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) is extremely disappointed  with the court decision denying...
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Statement: When the Military Plays Media Critic

Statement: When the Military Plays Media Critic

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines notes with concern a press statement by the 2nd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army essentially calling out Philstar.com journalist Cristina Chi for "the repetition of demonstrably false or misleading...

OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT MARCOS JR

OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT MARCOS JR

[AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT MARCOS JR.] President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Republic of the Philippines 6 February 2026 Dear President Marcos, The recent conviction of community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio of terrorism financing charges came as a shock to journalists...

Editorial: When Journalism is Treated as Terrorism*

Editorial: When Journalism is Treated as Terrorism*

On February 7, Frenchie Mae Cumpio, a community journalist from Leyte, marks her sixth year in detention—an incarceration that rights and media groups strongly believe stems from her work as a journalist. As a radio broadcaster, Frenchie reported on the lives of...

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[Statement] Justice for Gwenn Salamida

[Statement] Justice for Gwenn Salamida

(Photo courtesy: Boy Santos, The STAR) The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines condoles with the family and colleagues of Gwenn Salamida of 'Saksi Ngayon', who was shot dead in a salon that she owned in Quezon City on August 17. According to a statement...

[Alert] CDO journos post bail for 18-year-old libel case

[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...

[ALERT] Cyberattacks vs PH alternative media continue

[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...

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MEDIA SAFETY OFFICE

Established in 2005 in partnership with the International Federation of Journalists, the NUJP Media Safety Office monitors all forms of attacks against the media–from threats to attacks, intimidation and killings. It also keeps track of the legal status of journalist killings, and cases seeking to intimidate journalists, such as criminal libel.