College Editors Guild of the Philippines

Kahanay ang mga kabataang estudyante mula sa iba't ibang pormasyon, ang Alyansa ng Kabataang Mamamahayag ng PUP (AKM PUP) ay nakiisa sa taunang militanteng tradisyon ng First Day Fight sa PUP Main Campus.

Ito ang sama-samang pagpapatambol ng mga panawagan na kinakaharap ng unibersidad, dulot ng nagbabadyang krisis na mula sa lokal hanggang sa pambansa. Ang pagsalubong sa unang araw ng pasukan ng akademikong taon na ito ay patuloy ang bitbit ng kampanya para sa trabaho, sahod, edukasyon, karapatang pantao, at pambansang soberanya. Kaugnay nito ang panawagan para sa kalayaan sa pamamahayag sa gitna ng tahasang pag-atake sa mga publikasyon ng kampus sa kanilang kritikal na pag-uulat.

Sa tala ng College Editors Guild of the Philippines mula noong 2010, higit 1,000 ang kaso na ng campus press violations: intervention, pang-iipit ng pondo, harassment, libel at red-tagging laban sa mga kampus pahayagan. Ngayong taon, higit kumulang 206 na kaso na ng campus press violations ang naitala mula Hunyo 2023 - Hunyo 2024.

Kaya naman, ang natatanging alyansa ng mga tersyaryong publikasyon sa PUP System ay mariing pinagtitibay ang prinsipyo nito sa pagsulat at pag-uulat ng sama-samang pakikibaka ng mga mag-aaral at ng masa sa layunin ng demokratikong panlipunang pagbabago.

Sa pahayag ng representante ng AKM PUP, Jacob Baluyot, "ngayong unang araw ng pasukan, muling iginigiit ng mga kampus pahayagan at mamamahayag na ipasa ang ang Campus Press Freedom Bill na siyang mangangalaga sa kapakanan at seguridad ng mga kampus publikasyon pagdating sa kalayaan sa pamamahayag at autonomiya sa paghawak ng pondo. Kaloob din dito ang panawagan na dagdag budget sa pamantasan ng PUP na siyang makatutulong sa pagpapagana ng mga pahayagan para makapaglimbag ng mga dyaryo na magmumulat sa mga Iskolar ng Bayan sa krisis na lumulumpo sa kanilang karapatan sa aksesableng edukasyon gaya na lamang ng NPU Bill na kasalukuyang iniraratsada sa senado."

Maaasahan na magpapatuloy na kontra-agos ang alyansa. Ang militanteng tradisyon ng mga publikasyong pangkampus ay nakaukit sa kasaysayan habang pinupukaw at inorganisa nila ang mga mamamayan na magkaisa para sa kanilang mga karapatan. Habang papalapit ang unang araw ng taong pang-akademiko, ngayon na ang panahon para hawakan ang ating mga panulat, i-anggulo ang ating mga lente, at isulat ang tunay na pakikibaka ng bayan.

𝟐 𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙡𝙚𝙛𝙩 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙁𝘼𝙁𝙁𝙁 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧!
The darkness is stirring, and the runway is about to get wicked. Can you handle the horror?

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟏𝟑𝘁𝗵 🩸 this 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 8:00 PM at the 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨 𝐁. 𝐆𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐳 - 𝐊𝐀𝐋 (𝐈𝐁𝐆-𝐊𝐀𝐋) 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Get ready to witness 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐑! 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒. ⚰️

Students asserted their academic freedom as they remembered these injustices amid the "de-facto Martial Law" in Eastern Visayas. Moreover, students expressed their concerns on repressive policies and recent threat cases that tolerate further militarization of the campus. This initiative also coincides with the series of Martial Law commemoration activities and protests in the campus, such as the Rescind the UP-AFP Cooperation Systemwide Protest this September 18.

Read here from College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Eastern Visayas:

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PHOTOS | Campus journalists from CEGP member-publications celebrated the National Press Freedom Day on August 30 with a forum-workshop at the Philippine Collegian office.

The program included a primer on the role of alternative journalists in the promotion and recognition of international humanitarian laws (IHL), as well as the responsibilities that the campus press must partake in the actualization of genuine peace-building initiatives. Raymund Villanueva of Kodao Productions led this discussion, and stressed the importance of exposing the root causes of the armed conflict in the country.

Meanwhile, Altermidya National Coordinator Avon Ang facilitated the Human Rights Reporting segment. She emphasized the importance of "humanizing" reportage inside campus publications, one that provides deeper context on issues we face today and can stimulate action and support from our constituencies: the studentry and the communities where we belong.

After the workshops, participating publications reported their actual conditions and concerns on operations, administrative intervention, and security in a caucus. Inputs from the discussion will serve as supplements to the developing Campus Press Freedom Report (CPFR) 2023-2024.




📸Angekyla Baroquillo, The LaSallian

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𝐊𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐊𝐒 || 𝐈𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐚’𝐲 𝐛𝐲𝐚𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐠-𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐝?
ni Jomel Modrigo

Pahina: Ang pagsupil sa espasyo ng progresibong literatura Ni Marl Ollave at Norland Cruz Kung mayroon mang pisikal na kasangkapan na magpapalaya sa sangkatauhan mula sa kasinungalingan at kamangmangan, isa ang mga libro sa mga konkretong patunay nito. Ngu…

September 6, 2024

TO: MEMBER PUBLICATIONS, CHAPTERS, ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS, AND SYSTEMWIDE ALLIANCES

UP Solidaridad, the alliance of all publications across the University of the Philippines system, will launch another segment of "La Solidaridad: The UP Soli Series of EDs and JSTs" on September 7, 2024 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM through Zoom.

In partnership with the College Editors Guild of the Philippines, the discussion on Saturday will focus on Human Rights Reporting and Basic News Reporting. This workshop is especially timely as human rights violations continue to persist under the Marcos Jr. administration.

The workshop will be conducted online. You may register through this link: https://forms.gle/rsVmeu3ceK1LLC159

Ang Liwanag at Dunong ay inisyatiba ng non-profit organization na EcoHumans Inc. na naglalayong suportahan ang mga Aeta ng Sitio Gayaman, Tarlac sa pamamagitan ng adult literacy program. 📖

Anumang halaga ang inyong ibigay, malaki man o maliit, ay makatutulong para sa operasyon ng Aeta Learning Center, lalo na sa gastusin sa pagkain at transportasyon ng mga volunteer teacher na lingguhang bumibisita sa Tarlac.

Sama-sama tayong umagapay upang mapatambol ang mga panawagan nila para sa de-kalidad, abot-kaya at makamasang edukasyon. ✊

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The 3rd Pagsubay, held from September 2-4, 2024, united student publications from across the University of Eastern Philippines (UEP), revealing the rapid growth and widespread threat to campus press freedom within the institution. Therefore, it is crucial to shed light on the state of student publications at UEP.

Read more from this report by The Pillar.

Karapatan welcomes the decision of the MTRCB to revise its earlier decision and rescind the X rating imposed upon the documentary Alipato at Muog.

Rights group welcomes lifting of MTRCB’s X-rating on desaparecidos docu

Karapatan welcomes the lifting by the Movies and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) of the X-rating on “Alipato at Muog,” an award-winning documentary film on the abduction and enforced disappearance of activist Jonas Burgos.

An X-rating from the MTRCB classifies a film as “not for public viewing.” Upon second review, however, “Alipato at Muog,” which was directed by Jonas’ brother Jose Luis “JL” Burgos, was instead given an R-16 rating, making it eligible for screening in all theaters.

Jonas Burgos was abducted from a restaurant along Commonwealth Avenue on April 28, 2007. He was one of the 206 victims of enforced disappearance under the Gloria Arroyo regime.

On June 22, 2010, the Supreme Court ruled that the Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines failed to conduct a thorough investigation of Jonas Burgos’ abduction, leading to the case being referred to the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) for further investigation and evidence gathering. In March 2011, the CHR determined that the enforced disappearance of Jonas Burgos had transpired and that his constitutional rights to life, liberty and security were violated by the government. Despite these developments, however, none of those identified to have been involved in Jonas Burgos’ disappearance has been held accountable. Thus, the Burgos family’s continuing quest for justice and closure.

“Under the Marcos Jr. regime, there are 15 victims of enforced disappearance to date,” said Karapatan secretary general Cristina Palabay. She added: “Now that ‘Alipato at Muog’ can be shown in theaters nationwide, we hope it raises awareness about the crime of enforced disappearance and encourages the public to become involved in campaigns to surface the disappeared.”

BREAKING: The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) administration prohibited the University Student Council (USC) and Perspective [P] from attending the CVM Townhall today, CVM Student Council announces.

According to the CVM administration, the session is an admin event, and students outside of CVM are not allowed to attend.

The CVM townhall is dedicated to addressing the issues concerning the lack of open slots for VetMed courses.

In accordance with R.A. 9500 Section 21, recognized student institutions of the university are provided with the right to speak freely and be involved in student matters.

From Section 21, "The student council shall serve as the primary student body that shall advance the interests, welfare, and aspirations of the students of the national university."

Furthermore, "There shall be a student publication established in every constituent unit and college. Freedom of expression and autonomy shall be guaranteed."

Yesterday, [P] delivered an email requesting for an interview with CVM Dean Maria Amelita C. Estacio, but as of press time, the email has not been acknowledged. Staff of [P] also approached the CVM admin asking for an interview last Friday, but the Dean was not available.

Isang paanyaya mula sa UJP UP Diliman:

Sa ika-36 na anibersaryo ng Union of Journalists of the Philippines - UP, sama-sama nating itataas ang katotohanan nang may tapang na magpahayag kahit sa ilalim ng mapanupil na rehimen. Dadalhin ang mga kwentong hindi kayang supilin at sisikaping bawiin ang hustisya at kalayaan na nararapat para sa atin.

Patuloy na magsusulat, mag-uulat at magmumulat ang UJP-UP tangan ang militanteng diwa ng advocacy journalism para sa matayog na paglipad ng ating pinagsama-samang mga tinig.

Inihahandog ng UJP-UP:
SALIMBAY
Pagdiriwang ng ika-36 anibersaryo ng UJP-UP

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SETYEMBRE 6
AGAPAY Year 5: Month-long Donation Drive

SETYEMBRE 12
PANAOG: Grand Applicants’ Orientation

SETYEMBRE 20
Martial Law @ 52 Film Screening

SETYEMBRE 27
RE: PRESS (Media Report 2024)

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Patuloy ang pambubusal sa ating mga kritikal na tinig, ngunit sa kabila nito, patuloy rin tayong lilipad at aalpas sa ngalan ng tunay na pagmumulat at paglilingkod sa taumbayan.

Sa harap ng patuloy na pananatili sa kapangyarihan ng ‘di-magkaisang “UniTeam” nina Marcos at Duterte, lalo tayong ibinabaon sa kumunoy ng krisis sa edukasyon, ekonomiya, agrikultura at pangkalusugan.

Mas agresibong ipinapataw ng estado ang kamay na bakal upang patahimikin ang kritikal na tinig ng sambayanan sa halip na solusyonan ang mga suliraning ito.

Ngunit ang kanilang inhustisya’t walang pakundangang pagyurak sa ating mga demokratikong karapatan ay hindi magpapatahimik sa ating nagkakaisang lakas. Sa bawat paghihigpit ng tanikalang gumagapos sa sambayanan, lalong higit na kailangang paigtingin ang ating salimbayan at pumagaspas para biguin ang kanilang pagiging ganid sa kapangyarihan.

Mula sa pamantasan hanggang sa mga lansangan, lilipad tayo nang sama-sama. Ang ating mga boses ay tila pakpak na sa atin ay magpapalaya mula sa gapos ng takot.

Sa ika-36 na anibersaryo ng Union of Journalists of the Philippines - UP, sama-sama nating itataas ang katotohanan nang may tapang na magpahayag kahit sa ilalim ng mapanupil na rehimen. Dadalhin ang mga kwentong hindi kayang supilin at sisikaping bawiin ang hustisya at kalayaan na nararapat para sa atin.

Patuloy na magsusulat, mag-uulat at magmumulat ang UJP-UP tangan ang militanteng diwa ng advocacy journalism para sa matayog na paglipad ng ating pinagsama-samang mga tinig.

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Inihahandog ng UJP-UP:
SALIMBAY
Pagdiriwang ng ika-36 anibersaryo ng UJP-UP

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SETYEMBRE 6
AGAPAY Year 5: Month-long Donation Drive

SETYEMBRE 12
PANAOG: Grand Applicants’ Orientation

SETYEMBRE 20
Martial Law @ 52 Film Screening

SETYEMBRE 27
RE: PRESS (Media Report 2024)

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KARAPATAN sounds alarm on another abduction in Tabaco, Albay

KARAPATAN raises grave concern about another reported abduction in Tabaco, Albay, five days after the disappearance of James Jazmines, a brother of National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) consultant Alan Jazmines.

Felix Salaveria, Jr., 66, a founding and active member of Cycling Advocates (CYCAD), a group that promotes bicycle riding as a low-cost, healthy, and non-polluting alternative mode of transport, was reportedly abducted on the morning of August 28, 2024.

A graduate of San Beda High School and a former Sociology major at the University of the East in Manila, Salaveria was a founding member of Tabak (Tunay na Alyansa ng Bayan Alay sa mga Katutubo) and Katribu (Kabataan para sa Tribung Pilipino), groups advocating for the rights of indigenous peoples in the 1980s. He was also a staff of the defunct Ethnic Studies and Development Center’s Minority Rights Advocacy program.

Salaveria is a cycling buddy of James Jazmines, also a biking enthusiast. On August 23, 2024, Salaveria celebrated his birthday with his cycling buddies including James who disappeared sometime after the birthday dinner.

Salaveria is an avid eco-waste management advocate, who encouraged the proper disposal of waste since he began living in Tabaco, Albay. He coordinated with other groups based in Tabaco for alternative ways of transporting waste for conversion to compost for permaculture and even donated a bike for this purpose. In addition to his waste disposal advocacy, he also maintained a small community garden in his residence in Barangay Cobo, Tabaco.

According to his family, Salaveria suffered a stroke in 2023 that paralyzed the left side of his body, and sought treatment at a clinic in Tabaco.

KARAPATAN decries this latest abduction as another brutal and indiscriminate act. Salaveria’s delicate health condition, at his age of 66, is an added cause of concern, particularly since he is still recovering from his stroke.

KARAPATAN demands that Felix Salaveria Jr. and other victims of enforced disappearances be surfaced alive, unharmed, and reunited with their worried families.

| Every August 30th, we commemorate National Press Freedom Day, established under Republic Act No. 11699 in honor of Marcelo H. Del Pilar, a pioneer of Philippine journalism born on this day in 1850.

Today, we reaffirm the vital role of a free press in our society. As we remember Del Pilar’s legacy, let us stand united in defending press freedom, ensuring that the truth is heard, and that the marginalized are given a voice. In a time of challenges, your words can illuminate truth, challenge corruption, and inspire meaningful change.

On this National Press Freedom Day, let us commit to using our voices and platforms wisely, always in service of justice, transparency, and the greater good.



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Graphics by Leanne Joyce Mendoza
Photo courtesy of The Varsitarian

𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐈: hindi tayo terorista

kahit ilang beses kang sanayin
sa walang habas na paniniil,
ni gaspang ng dila’y pudpod,
mapaos man sa paniningil,
o putulan ng pakpak,
o bawasan ng
inaalikabok na pyesa,
hindi kayo kailanman magagapos
ng kinakalawang na kamay
na bakal ng berdugo.

patuloy na magpupumiglas
ang peryodismo,
walang tahimik sa pagal na imik,
sa tagpi-tagping boses
na kolektibong hikbi ay demokrasya,
hindi kailangang mamili,
dahil parating maingay
ang kumakalam na tiyan ng bayan,
ang baston ng pilay na sistema,
maririnig mo ang boses nila
sa pagitan ng iyong tapang.

dahil tayo’y laging
nagsisiwalat para sa
katotohana’t masa
tandaang tayo’y palaging nakikibaka
hindi ka terorista,
kung tanging hangad mo’y
bayang malaya.

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Ngayong Araw ng Malayang Pamamahayag, patuloy tayong maging boses ng bayan, palaging maging kritikal para sa progresibong pagbabago na kailangan upang labanan ang hindi matwid na sistema.

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Isinulat ni Kleyn Abigail Fernandez
Inilapat ni Ernest Samuel Lorenzo

Sign the support statement to here:
https://tinyurl.com/SurfaceRowenaDasig

Read the full statement below:

We, the undersigned, urgently call for public support to surface Rowena Dasig, a dedicated youth leader and environmental advocate whose whereabouts are still unknown.

On July 12, 2023, Rowena Dasig, along with fellow human rights defender Miguela Peniero, was arrested by military forces while the two were researching the situation of coconut farmers and fisherfolk in Atimonan, Quezon in relation to a power plant of Atimonan One Energy, Inc. They were accused of illegal possession of fi****ms and explosives, charges that have been widely recognized as fabricated.

On August 20, 2024, the Gumaca Regional Trial Court Branch 172 granted a demurrer to evidence, resulting in their acquittal.

However, despite this victory, Rowena's situation remains uncertain. When members of the team formed by Karapatan Southern Tagalog and the Free Owen and Ella Network composed of paralegals and human rights advocates went to the Lucena City District Jail (LCDJ) on August 21, 8:00AM to process her release papers, they faced delays from the LCDJ. They found out the following day that Rowena was supposedly released but her legal counsel and paralegals were not informed. According to LCDJ, she was fetched by her family. When her family was asked about this, they said they also did not know Rowena’s whereabouts. The team requested help from government agencies but to no avail.

Rowena Dasig, affectionately known as "Owen" among her peers, is the Secretary-General of Anakbayan Southern Tagalog. A resident of Rizal Province, she pursued a degree in Medical Laboratory Science at Our Lady of Fatima University before choosing to dedicate herself full-time to activism, particularly during the challenges brought on by the pandemic. Her commitment to advocating for the rights of marginalized communities, especially farmers and fishermen affected by environmental threats, exemplifies her courage and dedication to social justice.

We must take action to ensure Rowena's safety and to stand against the systemic attacks faced by environment and human rights defenders in the Philippines. The Philippines has been known as one of the most dangerous places for environmental defenders in the world. Her case highlights the broader issues of human rights violations and the dangers that they encounter. By supporting Rowena, we are not only advocating for her rights but also for the rights of all individuals who bravely stand up against injustices in their communities.

We urge the public, civil society organizations, and the international community to join us in this call for action. Let us unite to demand accountability for those responsible for Rowena's unjust treatment and to ensure that her voice, along with those of other defenders, is heard and respected. The fight for justice and the protection of human rights is a collective responsibility, and together, we can make a difference.

In signing this statement, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting Rowena Dasig and all environmental and human rights defenders. We must act now to safeguard their lives and work, ensuring justice prevails for those who dedicate themselves to protecting our planet and our freedoms.

Signed:

Free Owen and Ella Network
Karapatan Southern Tagalog
Environmental Defenders Congress
Asia Pacific Network of Environmental Defenders
Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment
Kalikasan Timog Katagalugan
Center for Environmental Concerns - Philippines Inc.



Free Owen & Ella Network Asia Pacific Network of Environmental Defenders - APNED Kalikasan Environmental Defenders Congress Kalikasan Timog Katagalugan