INQUIRER.net: NUJP hails Isagani Yambot Sr., 4 others as ‘press freedom heroes’

INQUIRER.net Philippine News for Filipinos

NUJP hails Isagani Yambot Sr., 4 others as 'press freedom heroes' Feb 27th 2013, 07:21 LOS BANOS, Philippines—The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) honored the late Philippine Daily Inquirer publisher Isagani Yambot Sr. and four others as "Press Freedom Heroes" for their role in advancing press freedom in the Philippines. It was the first time the media organization gave the posthumous recognition to journalists outside the NUJP membership, according to newly elected NUJP secretary general Rupert Mangilit, in a telephone interview Wednesday. Also honored during the NUJP's 8th National Congress were Philippine Press Institute Executive Director Jose Pavia, who died on April 11, 2011; radio commentator and environmentalist Gerardo "G... Keep on reading: NUJP hails Isagani Yambot Sr., 4 others as 'press freedom heroes' Media files: Isagani-Yambot.jpg (image/jpeg)

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