@nujp

Official Twitter account of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, a lateral guild committed to secure interests of the Filipino working press

 Quezon City, Philippines
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Joined July 2009
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As part of the World Press Freedom Day that is celebrated on May 3rd every year, through this video we would like to spread the voice of journalists from different countries in Southeast Asia who courageously reported the truth in their everyday works.
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SIGN THE PETITION This petition calls on Congress to decriminalize libel and uphold the rights to free expression and a free press — values essential to any democracy. Add your name today: Scan the QR code or go to bit.ly/decrim-libel
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NUJP retweeted
IFJ@IFJGlobalOct 21
#Philippines🇵🇭: Journalist Ernest Cruz was physically assaulted by the police, while covering a protest led by farmer groups in Manila. We condemn targeted police violence and harassment against journalists and call for an urgent investigation. @nujp ifj.org//media-centre/news/d…

Philippines: Journalists attacked by police while covering Quezon City protest / IFJ

Journalist Ernest Cruz was physically assaulted by Quezon City police on October 19, while covering a protest led by farmer groups in Manila. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins...

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HOLD THE POLICE ACCOUNTABLE. We strongly condemn the Quezon City Police’s use of violence against Bulatlat Reporter Ernest Cruz during a protest led by farmer groups at the DAR Central Office on Monday, October 19. Read our statement 👇 nujp.org/hold-the-police-acc…

Hold the Police Accountable | National Union of Journalists of the Philippines

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines strongly condemns the Quezon City Police’s use of violence against Bulatlat Reporter Ernest Cruz during a protest led by farmer groups at the...

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The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines stands in solidarity with our colleagues in the Defense Press Corps and all the Filipino journalists covering Philippine-China relations and the West Philippine Sea. Read our full statement 👇 nujp.org/we-stand-with-the-d…

We Stand with the Defense Press Corps | National Union of Journalists of the Philippines

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines stands in solidarity with our colleagues in the Defense Press Corps and all the Filipino journalists covering Philippine-China relations and the...

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We take exception with Duterte defense lawyer Mark Vinluan’s insinuation that the media can be held criminally liable for violation of the AMLA’s information security and confidentiality clauses. Read our statement 👇 nujp.org/media-free-to-repor…

Media Free to Report on Suspicious Transactions | National Union of Journalists of the Philippines

The public has the right to know. The press will continue to report on matters of public interest.

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🧵 13th CONGRESS: NUJP proudly announces its newly elected National Directorate for 2026-2028 Chairperson: Lourdes Escaros Vice Chairperson: Kath Cortez Secretary General: Paul Soriano Deputy Secretary General: John Sitchon Treasurer: Alyssa Clarin Auditor: Zorayda Mustaril 👇
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NUJP Directors: Sherwin De Vera Janvic Mateo Aireen Jaymalin Jervis Manahan Mara Cepeda Joyce Pañares Edito Mapayo Gina Dean Marc Lino Abila #DefendPressFreedom! — Photo by Chantal Eco
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THIS IS WHY WE FIGHT Read our official statement from the 13th National Congress 👇
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Decriminalize libel now! Uphold free expression and free press! - Sign the Petition! @nujp c.org/KnCBDLmjFf via @ChangePilipinas

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Decriminalize libel now! Uphold free expression and free press!

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READ: NUJP urges media colleagues to drop Israel-sponsored trips. Full statement below 👇 nujp.org/nujp-urges-media-co…
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READ: We believe accepting sponsored trips from those accused of committing genocide is downright unethical. There ought to be no moral dilemma in rejecting offers from Israel. Our guide should be simple: Whose interests are you serving? nujp.org/nujp-urges-media-co…

NUJP urges media colleagues to drop Israel-sponsored trips | National Union of Journalists of the...

“Never let your sense of morals get in the way of doing what´s right.” – Isaac Asimov The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines´ stand on media junkets is clear. We believe accepting...

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IFJ@IFJGlobalAug 3
#Philippines🇵🇭: Vice President Sara Duterte called out the country's media and praised social media as a platform for truth. We stand with our affiliate, the @nujp, in rejecting attacks on independent media that are intended to delegitimise it. nujp.org/vp-sara-dutertes-cr…

VP Sara Duterte´s criticism of Philippine media straight out of dictator´s playbook | National...

The National Union of Journalists in the Philippines takes offense at Vice President Sara Duterte´s criticism of Philippine journalism as falling short of international standards and her endorsement...

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The charges against Baskog Radio are clearly meant to intimidate the broadcasters, exhaust their energy and resources, isolate them from their community, and distract them from their work as media practitioners. NUJP Statement | August 7, 2026 Read below 👇
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READ: The charges against Baskog Radio are clearly meant to intimidate the broadcasters, exhaust their energy and resources, isolate them from their community, and distract them from their work as media practitioners. nujp.org/stop-the-barrage-of…

Stop the barrage of charges against Roxas City radio | National Union of Journalists of the...

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) condemns the barrage of legal charges filed against Roxas City-based anchors of Baskog Radio. Today, a warrant of arrest was issued by a...

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If only Sara paid more attention to standards of governance and leadership instead of scapegoating the media, she would have avoided the predicament she is now facing before the Senate impeachment court. Statement | August 2, 2026 👇
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What do Saudi journalist Turki al-Jasser, Philippine journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan have in common? All were prosecuted in the name of “national security” between 2020 and 2026. Read this new report by @RSF_inter 👇 rsf.org/en/new-rsf-report-na…

New RSF Report: National Security as a Weapon Against Journalism

In the name of national security, journalists are being prosecuted, imprisoned, surveilled, forced into exile and even killed. In its new report, “National Security as a Weapon Against Journalism,”...

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Roxas City radioman survives slay try The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) condemns the assassination attempt on Roxas City-based broadcaster Jay Lavapiez.
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The Philippine National Police Roxas City is investigating the incident, and has pledged to provide security detail for Lavapiez. The NUJP urges authorities to promptly identify the perpetrators and the mastermind behind the recent attack.
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Lavapiez and his wife, fellow broadcaster India, have been charged with cyber libel cases by local public officials. # National Directorate
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