'The fight to protect journalists from undue harm and harassment resonates stronger with colleagues bearing the brunt of the backlash of political issues,' says the National Union of Journalists (NUJP) Baguio -Benguet. CourageON FactsFirstPH HoldTheLine
, further solidified calls for the decriminalization of libel among the Baguio media.
“The fight to protect journalists from undue harm and harassment resonates stronger with colleagues bearing the brunt of the backlash of political issues,” the The group echoed its national directorate’s call to decriminalize libel. They also urged the government to ensure a safe space for journalists to practice freedom of expression.
“Cimatu’s conviction over a Facebook post does not only adversely impact on journalists, but also on the public who air critical views on issues affecting society,” the statement said.
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