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The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) demands justice for our colleagues and all the other victims of the November 23 carnage in Maguindanao province. READ MORE

A Manifesto by Masbate Journalists

National Union of Journalists of the Philippines - Masbate Chapter

That journalism is a dangerous and high risk venture in the country is true, as has been proven by the long list of media workers murdered for doing their jobs.  READ MORE

Advocates Push for a Peace Covenant

Statement from The Advocates for a Peace Covenant

We, the representatives and leaders of different political parties and organizations, reaffirm our support for the peace processes in the country, expressing our preference for negotiated approaches to address the issues of poverty and inequality, human rights violations and injustice, social exclusion and discrimination which underlie the armed conflicts in the country. READ MORE

Another Victim of Impunity

Statement of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines

11 June 2009

Impunity is alive and well in the Philippines and has claimed the life of another journalist. READ MORE

Four years of injustice for People’s Lawyer Felidito Dacut

Statement of the Concerned Citizens for Justice and Peace (CCJP)

Four years after People’s Lawyer Atty. Felidito “Boy” Dacut was brutally assassinated by motorcycle-riding men on March 14, 2005 while he was on board a passenger vehicle in Tacloban City, justice is still remote for Atty. Dacut’s family. READ MORE

Presence of Malice

Statement of the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility

Whether we’re talking about the Senate’s version or that of the House, by compelling editors to print what they may very well not want to, the right of reply bill will undermine the editorial prerogative of deciding what to air or print that’s at the core of the exercise of press freedom in the newsroom. READ MORE

Gabriela: Arroyo's Labor Export Policy, GFMD Promote Trafficking of Filipinas 

Gabriela Women's Party today scored the Arroyo government and the Global Forum for Migration and Development (GFMD) for the intensified trafficking of Filipino women and children, through a protest parade today at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Pasay City.  READ MORE

Lawyers’ union condemns ‘abduction, illegal arrest’ of labor lawyer

The National Union of Peoples' Lawyers (NUPL), as well as the Pro-Labor Legal Assistance Center (PLACE), SENTRA, the Counsels for the Defense of Liberties (CODAL), the Public Interest Legal Center (PILC) and the International Association of People's Lawyers (IAPL)-Philippines Chapter condemn the abduction and illegal arrest of Atty. Remigio "Ming" Saladero, Jr, a member of the NUPL, the chief legal counsel of Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) and Board Chairperson of the Pro-Labor Legal Assistant Center (PLACE). Atty. Saladero is a human rights lawyer who was one of those who argued before the Supreme Court on the constitutionality of President Gloria Arroyo's calibrated preemptive response policy. He is also a member of the media as a columnist of Pinoy Weekly. He is a respected labor lawyer handling nearly 700 labor cases before various tribunals. READ MORE

NUJP decries fresh threats against two Davao journalists 

The continuing threats against the lives of two Davao broadcasters clearly demonstrate the impunity with which those who would suppress press freedom and the search for truth are able to operate in the Philippines.  READ MORE  

IBON on JPEPA ratification: Gov’t has not clearly learned its lesson

It is not surprising but still disappointing that the government has clearly not learned its lesson. The current global turmoil and its impact on the Philippines underscore the vulnerability of our economy. The country is extremely vulnerable because of nearly three decades of reckless "free market" policies of globalization.  READ MORE

Pakigdait, Inc: We reaffirm our commitment to peace in Mindanao 

In the midst of uncertainties on the peace and order situation in Lanao del Norte, the Pakigdait alang sa Pag-amoma sa Kalinaw, Inc. (Pakigdait) was maligned on air for an allegation where it supposedly initiated a campaign/petition for the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) pull-out from  the municipality of Kauswagan. This has caused misunderstanding and confusion on the part of the listening public. READ MORE

Bayan: Arroyo destroyed gains of US bases treaty rejection

ON the eve of the anniversary of the historic Senate rejection of the RP-US Military Bases Agreement, the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan today held a gathering in Manila as it denounced what it calls "de-facto military US base in Mindanao."  READ MORE

Bayan’s statement on the dissolution of the GRP peace panel in talks with the MILF 

The dissolution of the government peace panel in the talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front is an attempt at political appeasement at the expense of the peace process. While it appears to appease the opponents of the Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain (MOA-AD) and the critics of Gen. Hermogenes Esperon, the move also shuts the door to serious peace negotiations. The move is a dangerous double-bladed sword.  READ MORE

No end in sight for attacks on journalists, four victims in 2008 - NUJP
It is only August and already, four journalists fell prey to the unabated attacks against media practitioners. READ MORE

Lawyers question government charges vs. political prisoner
Lawyers coming from Sentro Para sa Tunay na Repormang Agraryo (SENTRA), Public Interest Law Center (PILC), volunteer lawyers and law students, led by Atty. Jobert Pahilga, SENTRA Executive Director, filed a motion for reconsideration on determining the probable cause of political prisoner Randall Echanis' arrest, questioning the validity of the affidavits of supposed witnesses cared of by the police and military. READ MORE

Davao Oriental environmental advocates: "We want food, not mining"

Environmental organizations in Davao Oriental have urged the government to prioritize the solutions on the food crisis rather than organizing mining summits to resolve the rift between the two mining companies in the province. READ MORE

Family and Rights Group Press AFP to Free Gumanoy Sisters at Fort Bonifacio
After seeking help for the nth time from the human rights group, KARAPATAN, the mother, Maria Gumanoy, of abducted sisters, Rose Ann and Fatima Gumanoy, began another ordeal since Friday from the hands of those she knew as responsible for her late husband’s, Eddie Gumanoy, death. Learning about the circumstance from her own daughter, Maria felt that she is yet to face another painstaking and heartbreaking experience from the Armed Forces of the Philippines. READ MORE

PHILIPPINES: Keeping of records regarding killings has stopped but the killings go on
While this Statement is being written, more and more persons, including minors, have been targeted for murder on the pretext of ‘vigilante’ killings in cities of General Santos, Davao, Cagayan de Oro and Cebu. This is an insidious phenomenon that has since deprived the victims and their relatives of equal protection before the law; and the guarantee of the right to life, which non-transferable responsibility lies with the authorities. READ MORE

PHILIPPINES: Abadilla Five writes pleading for "compassion and help"
(Hong Kong, June 17, 2008) Marking their twelfth year in jail, the Abadilla Five writes pleading for "compassion and help" to a known Filipino Catholic priest and others expressing concerns for the delay of their case. READ MORE

INSI Welcomes Release of TV Crew in Philippines Kidnapping
The International News Safety Institute welcomes with profound relief the safe release of the ABS-CBN news crew in Sulu, the Philippines after being held kidnapped for nine days by the Aby Sayyaf Group. READ MORE

ABS CBN's official statement on Ces Drilon

Three ABS-CBN journalists Ces Drilon, Jimmy Encarnacion, and Angelo Valderama are missing in Sulu. READ MORE

NUJP Ozamiz City condemns harassment of broadcaster Adonie Decena,
urges authorities to ensure his safety
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) Ozamiz City Chapter is extremely disturbed over the harassment made and threats to the life of broadcaster Adonie Decena, a reporter for DxSY-AM and news presenter of news production group Ronda Balita. READ MORE

Abducted NDFP peace consultant in Cagayan Valley, Philippines surfaced in PNP-CIDG's custody
NDFP peace consultant and former youth leader Randy Malayao surfaced in the custody of the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) five days after he was reported missing. He was presented to the media at Camp Melchor Dela Cruz in Upi, Gamu, Isabela, Northern Philippines and charged with murder and other criminal offenses before the Tuguegarao Regional Trial Court.  READ MORE