NUJP Condemns manhandling and arrest of 2 Cagayan Media

NUJP Condemns manhandling and arrest of 2 Cagayan Media

By Nestor Burgos Jr.

The NUJP condemns the manhandling and arrest of Cagayan television reporter Enrico Puno of Clearview Cable Television and his driver Kenneth Tudao by personnel of the Tuguegararo City police force, led by their chief of police, Superintendent Felix Dayag, on August 28.CLICK HEAD TO READ STORY.

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LCIS turn-over 1.13M to former rebels

LCIS turn-over 1.13M to former rebels

By PJTremedal

The Local Social Integration Committee recently turn-over check amounting to 1.13M to former rebels who came back from years of joining the movement to be in their normal life as constituents of Zamboanga del Sur.CLICK HEAD TO READ STORY.

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IPHO institutionalizes mitigating measures for A(H1N1)

IPHO institutionalizes mitigating measures for A(H1N1)

Pagadian City - Following the lead of the Health Department to maximize surveillance of community outbreaks and serious flu cases involving high risks groups such as the very young, pregnant women, the elderly and those with pre-existing health problems, Provincial Health Officer Ma. Corazon S. Ariosa said the Integrated Provincial Health Office now shifted from containment to mitigation measure, as part of the preparations for the second wave of A (H1N1) virus. CLICK HEAD TO READ STORY.

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Daredevils observe human rights – Gen Lustestica says

Daredevils observe human rights – Gen Lustestica says

Pagadian City- Maj. General Romeo D. Lustestica, Commanding General of the 1^st Infantry (Tabak) Division, Philippine Army gave marching orders to ‘daredevil’ troopers of the 32^nd INF battalion to show great courage and observe human rights in dealing with their enemies on the ground. CLICK HEAD TO READ STORY.

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Press Freedom Monument Unveiled

Press Freedom Monument Unveiled

By PJTremedal

Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines – Internationally known Filipino Artist Eduardo Castrillo invades Mindanao as it unveiled its first art piece focusing on Press Freedom here with the support from the local government of Misamis Oriental under the leadership of Governor Oscar Moreno.CLICK HEAD TO READ STORY.

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A MANIFESTO BY MASBATE JOURNALISTS

A MANIFESTO BY MASBATE JOURNALISTS

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.CLICK HEAD TO READ MANIFESTO.

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Its Harrasment…NUJP

Its Harrasment…NUJP

by Nestor Burgos Jr., NUJP Chair

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines protests in the strongest terms the manhandling by personnel of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) of photojournalists who covered the protest and violent dispersal of youth activists at Malacañang on August 19 and demands immediate accountability.CLICK HEAD TO READ STORY.

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PROBE, PROSECUTE THOSE BEHIND ASSAULT OF PHOTOGS

PROBE, PROSECUTE THOSE BEHIND ASSAULT OF PHOTOGS

by Joan Bondoc, Chairman PCP

The Philippine Center for Photojournalism demands a thorough investigation into the assault on photojournalists and their consequent manhandling during the dispersal of a protest action near the Presidential Palace on Wednesday.CLICK HEAD TO READ STORY.

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3 journalists wounded in Basilan

3 journalists wounded in Basilan

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines received reports that three journalists were wounded when two military choppers, one of which had members of media on board, were fired at by suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits in the island province of Basilan (southern Philippines). The incident occurred at around 10 AM today.CLICK HEAD TO READ STORY.

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NUJP calls for justice on anniversary of Roxas’ murder

NUJP calls for justice on anniversary of Roxas’ murder

By Nestor Burgos Jr.

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines pays honor to the memory murdered Capiz broadcaster Martin Roxas on the first anniversary of his death August 7.CLICK HEAD TO READ STORY.

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PGMA condoles comrade in arms; annihilates Abus

PGMA condoles comrade in arms; annihilates Abus

By PJTremedal

Zamboanga City – President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo arrived yesterday at 9:45 AM and immediately proceeded to the AFP Western Mindanao Command headquarters at Calarian aboard her presidential plane to extend her condolences’ and assistance to the families of the soldiers of the Philippine Marines who are now lying in state at the command gymnasium.CLICK HEAD TO READ STORY.

PGMA orders creation of Local Anti-Hunger Task Force

PGMA orders creation of Local Anti-Hunger Task Force

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo issued on Wednesday Executive Order No. 825 creating the Local Anti-HungerTask Force. CLICK HEAD TO READ STORY.

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HB 5880 now approved by the Special Committee on Reforestration

HB 5880 now approved by the Special Committee on Reforestration

By Cong B. Corrales

Cagayan de Oro City - A HOUSE Bill (HB) that aims to reforest the watershed zone of Cagayan de Oro is nearing enactment as the Lower House's special committee on reforestation unanimously approved the bill here yesterday.CLICK HEAD TO READ STORY.

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On PGMA’s Sona, Lumads says otherwise…

On PGMA’s Sona, Lumads says otherwise…

By PJTremedal

Cagayan de Oro City – More than a hundred Lumads leaders all over Mindanao has joint hands and gathers among them in the heart of this city to denounce PGMA’s SONA, as they had been neglected for years in their fight to self-determination.

Their concern is their own right to their own ancestral domain, that government has been neglecting the real programs for them, instead favors for foreign domination.CLICK HEAD TO READ STORY.

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