NUJP on the number of media killings
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines stands by its findings that show nine (9) journalists have been killed under the Duterte adimistration. This is in response to the article by Vera Files that media groups erred on figures on media killings (VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Media groups err on figures on media killings; Roque claim on press freedom wrong, May 9, 2018). NUJP bases its data on independent investigation done by its Media Safety Office and chapters nationwide. The database reported to the media during a press conference on World Press Freedom Day last May 3 is a consolidation of reports from the NUJP and the Center For Media and Resposibility. NUJP is surprised that Vera Files came up with its story without verifying with our Media Safety Office. NUJP considers all cases of media killings as work-related unless duly proven otherwise.
