College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Panay

29/08/2024

ALERT: Peasant rights activist and former political prisoner Cirila Estrada and her companion were reportedly arrested at around 7:00 this morning, August 29, by police and military operatives in Pan-ay, Capiz. Their whereabouts remain unknown.

via Panay Alliance Karapatan

19/08/2024

ALERT: State forces reportedly tailed the vehicle of the family of slain revolutionary Rewilmar Torrato.

The family successfully retrieved Torrato's remains four days after her death in an alleged encounter with government troops on August 15.

The family reported that two vehicles—a Toyota Hilux Conquest and a motorcycle—followed them while they were processing the death certificate and on their way home.

They were also surrounded by intelligence officers at the funeral parlor, who even attempted to take pictures of the family.

18/08/2024

The College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Panay Chapter offers its highest salute to Benjamin Cortel, a campus journalist and student activist who chose to serve the masses through the highest form of struggle.

Cortel was a student at the University of the Philippines - Visayas and later became a writer and contributor for Ang Mangingisda, the official student publication of the College of Fisheries. He was also an active member of the League of Filipino Students - UPV.

At such a young age, Cortel was exposed to the harsh social realities of life. This prompted him to leave the institution, take up arms, and choose the revolutionary path. Cortel was killed in an alleged "encounter" in Brgy. Aglonok, Calinog, Iloilo, on August 5.

The Guild acknowledges that as long as the Filipino people continue to be victims of corruption, landlessness, and bureaucratic capitalism, there will always be those who will continue to take up arms and fight for genuine national democracy and liberation.

Thus, we continue to call for the resumption of peace talks between the National Democratic Front of the Philippines and the Republic of the Philippines to address the root causes of the armed conflict and meet the actual, legitimate, and genuine needs of the people.

TAAS-KAMAONG PAGPUPUGAY! MAMAMAHAYAG NG MASA, MARTIR NG SAMBAYANAN!

Hustisya para kay Benjamin Cortel! Hustisya para sa Iloilo7!

16/08/2024

JUST IN: Some delegates of the University of the Philippines System General Assembly of Student Councils (GASC), held in UP Tacloban in Leyte, were arrested without a warrant during their protest action in the downtown area of Tacloban City, today, August 16.

This is a developing story.

13/08/2024

UPDATE: AFP soldiers continued to follow the families retrieving the remains of the Calinog 7 to Gegato Funeral Homes.

The soldiers only hid their weapons after they were recorded.

Other customers at the funeral home also expressed fear seeing Military forces with their long guns.

The families themselves clearly stated that the soldiers insisted on following them even though they said a convoy was no longer necessary.

13/08/2024

ALERT: A vehicle of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) continues to tail the vehicle of a family retrieving the remaining bodies of the seven rebels killed in an alleged encounter in Calinog, Iloilo on August 8.

According to the family, they respectfully declined the request for a convoy, yet they are still being followed.

The personnel were also carrying long guns.

01/08/2024

NEWS UPDATE: Bato Dela Rosa, through the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, calls for another redtagging hearing at the Senate on August 6.

The hearing seeks to prove the need to apply the Anti-Terror Act of 2020 against school administrators, faculty and student organizations, who have alleged links with or "enabled" a student to join the NPA or armed struggle in any way. This institutionalizes penalties against school community members who are redtagged. Potential repression of the right to free expression and organization has not been tackled.

Dela Rosa previously hosted a similar hearing in November 2023, where he presented "rebel returnees" who redtagged school organizations and even the UP Office of the Student Regent and Kabataan Rep. Manuel. No evidence was provided for their claims, while nothing substantial has been gained from the testimonies given.

The hearing coincides with the ongoing drug war probe in the House of Representatives. This redtagging hearing is set to be held amid a myriad of unaddressed issues in education including impending budget cuts against State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in the proposed National Expenditure Program of Marcos Jr.

31/07/2024

Itinuturing ng PISTON na tagumpay ang pagpirma ng 22 senador ng resolusyon para i-suspend ang PUV modernization program ng pamahalaan.

Pero ayon sa kanila, hindi sila titigil hangga't hindi pa naibabasura ang anila'y kontra-mahirap na programang ito.

"Kailangang kalampagin natin ang rehimeng Marcos Jr. upang tuluyan nang mabasura ang programa, at masingil sa pinsalang naidulot nito sa kabuhayan ng mga tsuper at operator.," pahayag ng PISTON.

23/07/2024

BALITANG LOKAL: 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗽𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗸 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝗱-𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗱𝘂𝘀𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼

Ginpanawagan sang pila ka mga student kag community journalist halin sa siyudad sang Iloilo ang pag-untat sang mga atake sa media kag red-tagging paagi sa State of the Press Address (SOPA) sa Holy Redeemer Hall, St. Clement’s Church, Hulyo 20.

Ginpangunahan ni Alyssa Clarin halin sa National Union of Journalists of the Philippines ang diskusyon nga natuhoy sa kadamuon sang kaso sang mga miyembro sang media nga gin-harass kag ginpatay asta subong.

Suno kay Juliane Judilla, secretary-general sang College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) - Panay, padayon sa gihapon ang mga atake sa mga campus kag community journalist sa idalom sang administrasyon ni Presidente Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.

“May mga kaso sa gihapon sang harassment sa porma sang red-tagging kag surveillance, pati man sang censorship kag media repression perpetuated by the state, ukon sa case sang campus press, from the school administration,” pahayag ni Judilla.

Angot sini, ginpresentar ni Judilla ang safety guidelines kag protocol nga pwede sundon sang mga journalist kon mag-report sa mga lugar nga may harassment halin sa mga awtoridad ilabi na kon may ara sang protesta.

Nagpakigbahin man ang mga tumalambong sang ila mga naagyan nga pagpigos halin sa ila mga buluthuan.

Sa pihak nga bahin, ginpahanumdom ni Rhys Laika Uson, chairperson sang CEGP - Panay, ang obligasyon sang mga campus journalist nga wala nagatapos sa tagsa-tagsa nila ka mga buluthuan.

Tuyo sang SOPA sa subong nga tuig nga bal-anon ang matuod nga kahimtangan sang mga journalist sa sulod sang duha ka tuig ni Marcos Jr.

Balita ni Timothy James Sampang
Disenyo ni Justin Kyle Quinesio
📷 Cybelle Rio Jhane Hembra

23/07/2024

15/07/2024

Sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., patuloy na namamayagpag ang banta sa press freedom at buhay ng mga mamamahayag sa bansa.

Subalit kahit na pilit binubusalan ang bibig at tinig, sa huli, magliliyab pa rin ang apoy ng katotohanan.

Kaya naman, inianyayahan ng College Editors Guild of the Philippines - Panay ang lahat ng mga miyembro ng publikasyon at kapwa mamamahayag para sa isang 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 sa darating na 𝗛𝘂𝗹𝘆𝗼 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 - 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠, 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗦𝘁. 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗟𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘇, 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Layunin ng diskusyon na ito na mapaliwanag ang kasalukuyang sitwasyon ng Philippine press sa pamumuno ng anak ng isang diktador.

MAKIBAHAGI AT TAAS-KAMAONG BIGUIN ANG REHIMENG US-MARCOS! IPAGLABAN ANG MALAYA AT MAPAGPALAYANG PAMAMAHAYAG! ✊

21/05/2024

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF CEGP PANAY ON THE RECENT PRESSCON BY THE ILOILO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE

In a media press conference yesterday, May 20, addressing the issues concerning the destruction of the facade of the Iloilo Central Market, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas let out a peremptory behavior, accusing several journalists and media companies of "irresponsible" reporting that caused negative public outcry. It was also in the middle of the press conference where Mayor Treñas lost his temper, continuously shouting, and cursing, and ultimately said that he could and will file cases against journalists.

College Editors Guild of the Philippines- Panay condemn the brazen, unruly, and rash behavior of Mayor Treñas. It is such a shame to malign and threaten journalists, who are only doing their responsibilities to report the matter. This is a clear depiction of media censorship and a blatant attack on media and press freedom.

Attacks on journalists are not new. Until now, Frenchie Mae Cumpio of Eastern Vista is still in prison for trumped-up charges for simply exposing and criticizing the Duterte administration during the pandemic lockdown. Anne Krueger of Paghimutad Negros is still facing charges even after posting bail in 2019, she is one of the 57 activists illegally arrested by the military and police during the infamous "Negros Crackdown" back in 2019. Despite the long history of attacks on journalists, it is vital to strive for a safer environment. Journalists play a crucial role in a healthy democracy by holding authority accountable and keeping the public informed. If they are constantly under threat, this free flow of information gets choked off, hindering public awareness.

Moreover, we laud those who remain vigilant amidst the recent attack. It is in challenging moments like these that we see the importance and relevance of journalism. This also serves as a reminder to campus and student journalists that given the continuous and constant attacks against the media and the press, we remain steadfast and we continue to not just hold the line, but propagate and advance it for truth, justice, and liberation for all.

21/04/2024

𝗣𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗞𝗜𝗕𝗔𝗞𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗞𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗡! 🌿

Only 1 more day to go before the Panay Environment Summit 2024! Have you registered yet?

The UPV University Student Council extends its gratitude to the following organizations for their invaluable support for the success of the upcoming Environment Summit!

Their commitment to our shared goals bring diverse expertise and perspectives to enrich the discussions for a more productive experience.

May we continue to strengthen our solidarity and collective efforts to bring more effective and sustainable solutions for the people and the environment. 🌱

Co-organized with:
PACCEP
Save Our Lives - Save our Seas Panay
OIKOS Panay

In partnership with:
MASIPAG Western Visayas
ATIPAN
ALL UP Academic Employees Union - Iloilo Chapter

Special thanks to:
UPV CMSC

Event and media partners:
JRPM
UPV PH Pub
UPV PALABAN
CEGP Panay
ALTERMIDYA Panay

See you on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the Little Theater, UP Visayas from 8 AM to 4 PM!

𝙁𝘼𝙌𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙐𝙋𝙑 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨:
📍 This activity is an approved alternative class. Please check your emails for the copy of the NOA. It was sent to your emails last April 17, 2024 by the SOA.

🚍 Free bus transportation to and from the Iloilo City Campus shall be provided. Please see bus schedule in the pub.

Note:
🌱 Bring your own utensils for lunch! Free snacks will be provided

Register now!

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15/04/2024

𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗝𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲

Iloilo City, Philippines - Over 100 jeepneys participated in a transport caravan today, April 15, as part of the two-day nationwide transport strike. Drivers, operators, and commuters traveled along the roads of Iloilo City proper and will conclude their protest in front of the Iloilo Provincial Capitol.

The strike was declared by transport groups PISTON and MANIBELA on April 11 to oppose Marcos admin’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) which mandates the phasing out of old jeepneys and their replacement with modernized models.

The deadline for compulsory consolidation under the PUVMP has been extended to April 30, 2024 from its supposed deadline last December 31, 2023.

22/03/2024

LOOK: Progressive youth groups led by Anakbayan- Panay Island gather in different universities in Iloilo to observe the National Coordinated Day of Action on Education opposing TOFI, the railroading of ChaCha, and called for the abolition of K-12 and greater budget for education.

Photos from Anakbayan Panay Island

20/03/2024

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬' 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 - 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐁𝐇 𝐍𝐨. 𝟕 𝐬𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠.

Pinasa ang RBH 7 sa pangatlo at huling reading (289-8-2). Plano nitong ipatupad ang Charter Change na aamyendahin ang Konstitusyong 1987 upang pahintulutin ang mga polisiyang kontra-mamamayan tulad ng 100% Foreign Ownership ng mga negosyo, lupa, at pangmasang midya sa Pilipinas.

Sa halip na sagutin ang krisis sa kahirapan sa bansa ay mas pinahirapan pa ng rehimeng Marcos-Duterte ang sambayanan.

Hamon sa mga manunulat ngayon na maging bantay ng interes ng mamamayan para sa katotohanan at kalayaam. Makiisa tayo sa panawagang tutulan ang Charter Change ni Marcos!

25/02/2024

25/02/2024

25/02/2024

25/02/2024

: My calendar remembers EDSA, Marcos Jr. doesn’t

By Timothy James Sampang | The Renaissance

In a move that raises eyebrows and questions, the Marcos administration's 2024 calendar conspicuously omits the EDSA People Power Revolution, a pivotal event in Philippine history. This act of exclusion, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s signing of Proclamation No. 368, which sets the holidays for the upcoming year, signals more than a mere oversight—it suggests a deliberate attempt to reshape history.

The EDSA People Power Revolution of February 1986 marked a critical juncture in the nation's struggle against the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the current president's father. This mass uprising, characterized by its peaceful nature and the solidarity of millions of Filipinos, led to the ousting of a tyrannical regime. Protesters marched through the streets, armed only with rosaries, placards, and their will to uproot the malaise brought upon the nation by the Marcoses. According to the timeline of EDSA from Project Gunita, an initiative aimed at preserving the history of Martial Law in the Philippines, the support from the military, TV stations, and Americans was dwindling for Marcos Sr. at that time. He ordered the bombing of Camp Crame and Camp Aguinaldo but the command given to the 15th Strike Wing of the Philippine Air Force under Col. Antonio Sotelo was not carried out. Instead, they joined the rebel forces.

If the administration keeps treating this day as any other, we risk losing these crucial memories that define our identity as Filipinos.

The notable absence of this event from the holiday list under the current administration raises concerns about historical denialism—a term used to describe the denial of historical atrocities, which in this case, involves the Marcos family's past actions. The removal of People Power as a holiday signifies that the administration no longer considers the event as a significant historical occurrence. Despite their denial of commiting historical denialism, their intentions were as clear as the diamonds that once studded Imelda’s neck.

Moreover, this revisionist stance is further compounded by the administration’s push for Charter Change, aiming to revise the 1987 Philippine constitution, a product of the EDSA revolution’s democratic aspirations. According to the proposed changes outlined in a lecture by Former Bayan Muna Party-list Representative Neri Colmenares, touching the Constitution could jeopardize efforts to retrieve Marcos’ ill-gotten wealth. Such a move not only threatens the legal efforts to recover the Marcoses’ ill-gotten wealth but also undermines the foundational principles of Philippine democracy.

Predominantly, the backdrop to these developments is the 2022 Presidential Elections, where a widespread disinformation campaign played a pivotal role in recasting the Marcos family's historical narrative, contributing to Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s electoral victory. This manipulation of history underscores the power of narrative control in shaping public perception and political outcomes.

The Marcos administration, composed of individuals endowed with the full spectrum of human faculties, seems to have willingly succumbed to a case of collective amnesia, erasing the very event that ousted the family who was notorious for draining the Philippine coffers.

Thanks to the current regime, it becomes evident that a calendar, an inanimate object, can hold the memory of EDSA and the blood shed by those who raised their guns and placards during the uprising.

The omission of the EDSA People Power Revolution from the national calendar is a calculated choice by the administration. Let us not allow them to bastardize the memories of over a thousand killings. The struggle for historical truth is not confined to the past; it is a continuous effort that demands active participation from all sectors of society.
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Editor’s Note: The opinions or views expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of the Publication and the University.

25/02/2024

25/02/2024

𝗕𝘂𝗵𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘄𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗗𝗦𝗔, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗜𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮!

Binibigyang diin ang araw ng Pebrero 25 para sa ika-38 EDSA People Power Revolution ngayong taon kung saan, ginugunita ang lakas at boses ng masa sa paglupig sa diktador na dating Presidente Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Ito ang araw na nagwagi ang masa laban sa pang-aabuso, katiwalian, at pagsupil ng gobyerno.

Subalit sa kasalukuya’y tila mauulit ang nakaraan, muling pilit na pinapatahimik ang boses ng masa. Lalo na’t umaarangkada ang “People’s Initiative” para sa Charter Change, kasabay ng kaliwa’t kanang isyu ng pamilyang Duterte at Marcos. Nanatiling malakas ang pag-alma at pagsigaw ng masa para sa katarungan at hustisya ngayong pinamumunuan ng Marcos-Duterte ang administrasyon.

Hindi natapos ang EDSA sa taong 1986, bagkus patuloy na namumuhay sa puso at isipan ng bawat tao ang diwa nito. Ang People Power Power Revolution ay isang makasaysayang pagkakaisa ng Pilipino. Puno ng pag-asa, pakikibaka, at pagmamahal sa bayan, at higit sa lahat sa susunod na henerasyong bubuo sa kinabukasan ng Pilipinas. Patuloy nating isisigaw ang ‘di makatarungang pamamalakad, “People’s Initiative” ibasura! Hindi mababago ang sistema kung patuloy na nakaupo sa pamahalaan ang mga taong gaham sa kapangyarihan at kaban ng bayan!

Makibaka, makiisa, at makialam! Hindi pasisiil ang masa dahil buhay ang diwa ng EDSA!

28/11/2023

📣 🅆🄰🄽🅃🄴🄳: 𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐱 𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐬❗

On the significant date of November 23rd 🗓️, we paid respects to the memory of the 32 out of 58 valiant media individuals who tragically met their end in the Maguindanao Massacre, widely known as the Ampatuan Massacre. In homage to these lives lost, let the pirouette of your pens improve during the 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗶𝗻: 𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, taking place on November 29, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at UPV Miagao Campus. The BalangCASin event will encompass the realms of 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘮. ✍️📸

Give your creative muse the freedom and ability to wander boundlessly, resonating with your defiance against being silenced. This workshop is a rallying cry—an invitation to allow your words to craft enchantments for a more luminous future. 🧙‍♂️🪄

Immediately, equip yourselves with pencils, papers, and dictionaries, as we embark on a linguistic odyssey in pursuit of a treasure trove of journalism and statement-writing wisdom! 🧭 Let's amplify the strength of our voices, echoing beyond the confines of our institution, as a tribute to those impacted by the numerous attempts to stifle the voice of the media.

Are you allowing this million-dollar treasure to slip away? Certainly not! 👑

See you there, CASama!

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