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Read more about the article Mindanao media joins Black Friday protests for ABS-CBN
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines,media organizations such as IAWART,CEGP and progressive organizations staged a candle lighting activity on February 28,at the ABS-CBN Regional Station as part of the nationwide coordinated action for the renewal of the network’s franchise.(Mara S. Genotiva/davaotoday.com)

Mindanao media joins Black Friday protests for ABS-CBN

A Mindanao-wide Black Friday protest led by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) chapters was held last Feb. 28 to show solidarity to the broadcasting network ABS-CBN which is facing a debacle on its franchise renewal which will lapse on March.

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Read more about the article NUJP to hold nationwide candle-lighting activities for press freedom
Photo courtesy of National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP)

NUJP to hold nationwide candle-lighting activities for press freedom

National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) chapters all over the Philippines will hold candle-lighting activities later today, Friday, February 28, to press for media freedom and the franchise renewal of embattled media network ABS-CBN.

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Read more about the article Philippines move towards ratification of international treaty vs. shipment of hazardous wastes
Mr. Juan Miguel Cuna, undersecretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, answers questions from the media during the 3rd Philippine Environment Summit at the Grand Caprice Restaurant in Cagayan de Oro City on Wednesday (Feb. 26). (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Philippines move towards ratification of international treaty vs. shipment of hazardous wastes

The Philippines is on its way to ratifying an international treaty that would prohibit the shipment of hazardous wastes, including obsolete ships and electronic wastes, from developed countries to poor nations, an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Wednesday, February 26.

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Read more about the article Youth groups oppose revival of ROTC via new proposed bill
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Youth groups oppose revival of ROTC via new proposed bill

Various youth groups here have denounced the draft substitute bill in Congress which aims to create the Citizen Service Training Course (CSTC) or what they say a "facelift" of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC).

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Read more about the article Media groups back move to amend anti-drug law
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Media groups back move to amend anti-drug law

Media groups on Monday, Feb. 24, welcomed Rep. Rufus Rodriguez’s proposal to amend a provision in the Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, that requires journalists to appear in court for the anti-drug cases that they cover during law enforcement operations.

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