Union of Journalists of the Philippines – UP

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Ilitaw Lahat ng Desaparecidos! I-ratify ang ICPPED!

Sa paggunita ng International Day of the Disappeared, tumitindig ang Union of Journalists of the Philippines – UP kasama ng mga pamilya at kaibigan ng mga desaparecidos sa pagkondena at paghingi ng pananagutan sa gobyerno upang ilitaw ang kanilang mga dinakip na mahal sa buhay. Labing-anim sa mga desaparecidos ang nananatili pa ring nawawala mula

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Hands off Marchel Espina! Uphold freedom of the press!

The Union of Journalists of the Philippines – UP (UJP-UP) vehemently condemns the unjust vexation charge against community journalist Marchel Espina. At the same time, we express solidarity with Espina, who decided to surrender to authorities and cooperate with the case’s legal proceedings. But Espina’s decision to face the charges should never be taken as

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Free Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil!

The Union of Journalists of the Philippines – UP (UJP-UP) denounces the conviction of political prisoners Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle “Maye” Domequil on trumped-up charges of terrorism financing today, Jan. 22. The court sentenced Cumpio to 12 to 18 years in prison, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. This decision comes after six

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Acquit Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil! Free Tacloban 5!

We demand the immediate and unconditional acquittal of independent journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and lay community worker Marielle “Maye” Domequil, who are facing fabricated charges of “illegal possession of firearms and explosives” and “financing terrorism.” Nearly six years after their arbitrary detention, their verdicts are set to be announced tomorrow, January 22, 2026. Cumpio and

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