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Iligan City journos remember fallen colleagues in Maguindanao massacre
Journalists are rallying to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the Maguindanao massacre and to call for continued vigilance and justice for the victims.
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) - Cagayan de Oro Chapter and the Cagayan de Oro Press Club (COPC) are organizing a candlelighting ceremony to honor the 58 victims, 32 of whom were media workers.
This tragic event serves as a grim reminder of the perils faced by journalists in the Philippines.
Local media leaders are emphasizing that freedom of expression and press freedom are essential foundations, not mere luxuries or negotiable terms.
The COPC President urged the press to transform grief into action and remembrance into determination, highlighting the necessity of legal protections for independent media.
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