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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look into these allegations and hold jail officials accountable for them. Our call has always been ‘Free Frenchie Mae’ but the media community is also bound to work for her safety and her welfare while she is not.

of regular dialogues with the warden that have left the needs of other Persons Deprived of Liberty at the jail dormitory, like a leaky roof, unaddressed. The government is duty-bound to ensure the rights and welfare of Frenchie and Marielle while in custody for trial as well to.

on requests for visits by press freedom groups and by foreign embassy staff, add to the injustice of being arrested, accused and tried as “terrorists” for serving their communities. More broadly, we call as well for an investigation into the lack of Family Days and.

have seen jail officers photograph documents from their lawyers and have had letters from friends screened and withheld from them. Medical attention and privacy of communications with counsel are not privileges that can be suspended or ignored. These, along with delayed action.

violations of lawyer-client confidentiality. As if being held for more than five years on trumped-up charges is not enough, community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and lay worker Marielle Domequil have reportedly experienced delays and inaction on request for medical checkups,.

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines stands with the Altermidya Network in calling for a prompt and thorough investigation into alleged abusive behavior at the Tacloban City Jail Female Dormitory, including delays in providing medical care and.

care packages to Frenchie and Marielle — subject to inspection — and negotiated to exchange words of solidarity and support with them from outside the prison.

Akriti Saraswat, Free Press Unlimited safety and gender expert negotiate with Tacloban City Jail Female Dormitory warden JInsp Eva Naputo to be allowed to visit Frenchie Mae Cumpio. The visit was denied over documentary requirements but the delegation was able to deliver.

International watchdogs, NUJP visit Frenchie in prison. Aleksandra Bielakowska, Reporters Without Borders Asia-Pacific Bureau advocacy manager; Beh Lih Yi, Committee to Protect Journalists Asia-Pacific regional director and.

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Julie made significant contributions to promoting journalists' welfare and safety, serving as an instructor for numerous training sessions and workshops across the country. NUJP remembers its former director fondly and vows to carry on the work in her honor. National Directorate.

In 2018, she was harassed online over a story on the deaths of seven farmers in Sulu accused of being members of the Abu Sayyaf Group but whom relatives said were only out to pick fruits.

She did not shy away from covering difficult stories, sometimes at the risk of her own safety both online and offline.

Julie, based in Zamboanga City, covered the Zamboanga, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi area as a correspondent for the Philippine Daily Inquirer, and was no stranger to covering conflict and its effects on the communities there.

NUJP mourns the passing of Julie Alipala — a colleague, friend, and an outspoken defender of press freedom.

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Photos by Lito Ocampo, Jacque Manabat and Altermidya.

Jourmalists and advocates hold a solidarity run for the freedom of community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio earlier today in UP Diliman. Cumpio is set to take the witness stand for the 2nd time in Tacloban local court tomorrow, Feb 24.