The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) launched of Friday, Jan. 21, a new program which seeks to protect journalists from the threats of violence, discrimination, misinformation, and corruption in preparation for the May 9 national and local elections. Secretary Eduardo Año (DILG...
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) has activated the “Nonoy Espina Emergency Fund for Media Workers” to assist media workers in areas affected by the onslaught of typhoon Odette (international name: “Rai”). (NUJP Facebook Page) The Nonoy Espina Emergency Fund for...
Two senators on Thursday denounced the murder of veteran journalist Jesus “Jess” Malabanan who was shot dead by still unidentified assailant inside his family’s small store in Calbayog City early evening of Dec. 8. Sen. Richard Gordon, chair of the Senate Justice and Human Rights Committee,...
Malacañang condemned on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 9 the killing of veteran journalist Jesus “Jess” Malabanan. Jesus Malabanan (Photo from Jesus Malabanan's Facebook) "We condemn in the strongest possible terms the tragic murder of Jesus 'Jess' Malabanan in Calbayog City," Cabinet Secretary and...
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) on Saturday, Dec. 4, decried the cyber libel complaints filed by Department of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi and businessman Dennis Uy against 18 officials and reporters of seven news outlets who published articles about a graft suit filed...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque simply blew off on Tuesday, Oct. 12 the statement of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) that sought to "inform" the Palace official that there is indeed press censorship in the Philippines under the Duterte administration. Presidential...
Various media groups lauded Filipino journalist Maria Ressa for winning the Nobel Peace Prize for 2022 for exemplary efforts to "safeguard freedom of expression" in the Philippines. Maria Ressa (JANSEN ROMERO / MB FILE PHOTO) Ressa and fellow journalist Dmitry Muratov of Russia were jointly honored...
Education Secretary Leonor Briones highlighted the importance of campus journalism during the first-ever virtual National Schools Press Conference (NSPC). Education Secretary Leonor Briones keynotes this year's virtual NSPC. (Photo from DepEd Philippines Facebook page) “Journalism has always been...
The College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) mourned on Thursday, July 8, the passing of veteran journalist and media rights advocate Jose Jaime "Nonoy" Espina. Nonoy Espina, center (Photo from NUJP) Espina, 59, died on Wednesday, July 7, after battling liver cancer. As a journalist for over...
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) hit President Duterte for asking a reporter to remove mask and face shield during a press conference. President Rodrigo Dutete (Malacañang) A TV reporter asked Duterte a question during the inauguration of the Light Rail Transit Lune 2...
Despite being behind other regional economies in terms of recovery from the malaise of the global pandemic, the government’s chief economic manager assured that the country can bounce back stronger due to sound economic fundamentals. Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said on Tuesday, June...
This time of pandemic, just like many Filipinos, writers are being creative in the kitchen When writer-publicist Marlon Aldenese found himself with a lot of time on his hands during the quarantine, he turned to his hobby of baking. Months later, his Little Kitchen 7 has grown into a full-blown...
