Commemoration goes online
by Enzo Regondola Two long years have passed since the Maguindanao Massacre, considered the worst case of media killings in history, claimed at least 58 lives, 32 of which were journalists. It also catapulted the Philippines into infamy, dubbing the country as the “worst place for journalists”. In line with this, the International Freedom of Expression Exchange declared November 23 as the International Day to End Impunity (IDEI) and using >>
CMC remembers Maguindanao Massacre’s 2nd year
by Ardelle Costuna and Ylexis Rualo Wearing black and holding white balloons, the College of Mass Communication (CMC) community flocked to the Bulwagan ng Malayang Pamamahayag to take part in the college’s commemoration of the 2nd anniversary of the Maguindanao massacre. Professors Luis Teodoro, Georgina Encanto and CMC Dean Rolando Tolentino gave statements asking the Aquino government to fulfill his promise to give justice to the victims, >>
“Roadshow” forum raises awareness on extrajudicial killings
by Alex Austria A campaign to call attention to pending extrajudicial killing cases was launched last Thursday in the College of Mass Communication (CMC) at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. The campaign, “Roadshow to End Impunity”, was spearheaded by the Freedom Fund for Filipino Journalists (FFFJ). Rowena Paraan, secretary-general of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), said that the point of the campaign >>
Impeachment process will define history – Trillanes
After the EDSA revolution comes the impeachment process. Senator Antonio Trilllanes IV believes that the impeachment process against Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona will be “one of the defining moments in our nation’s history.” >>
Kaleidoscopic View: UP-Diliman professors give their own take on the Corona impeachment case
By Alex Austria Beyond asks University of the Philippines-Diliman professors about their take on the Chief Justice Corona impeachment case. The answers have been a multi-angular take on the issue, with some of them imparting suggestions to the students they teach today. Expeditious process “A done deal from the beginning” was how Professor Rowena Layador, Associate Professor at the Political Science Department of the College of Social >>
BANG BANG: Maguindanao Massacre Commemoration
In commemoration of the Maguindanao Massacre, the UP Journalism Club presents a video by Ram Raquid: 'Bang Bang' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9kQnnLi7oM >>
Black and White
by Eunille Santos All they wanted was to paint an image of justice in vivid colors. But the snail-paced judicial system called for marching shades of black and white along the historic avenues of the university. And as voices calling for justice resonate within the milieu, the undying hope for a just society and the [...]
Democracy in peril
by Ralph Angelo Ty Two years after the single deadliest assault on journalists in history, there seems to be little progress in achieving justice for the victims and their families. When human rights lawyer Harry Roque proclaimed that it will take at least 55,000 years before the Maguindanao massacre trials are resolved, Justice Secretary Leila [...]
A test of palabra de honor
by Jon Lindley Agustin Girls always prefer a man firm in his words. If President Aquino wants a prosperous love life, he must be a bachelor adorned with palabra de honor. In his inaugural speech more than a year ago, Aquino promised, “There can be no reconciliation without justice. When we allow crimes to go unpunished, [...]
Remembering November 23
by Dexter Cabalza “The practice of media in the country has become more dangerous not because of the increased number of difficult assignments but of increased number of journalist killings.” We will never forget. Justice will be served. End impunity now. Click image to view larger picture. EmailPrintShareFacebook
