The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) reported 256 cases of attacks against the media since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office in 2022. The report, released ahead of Marcos' fifth State of the Nation Address, highlights rising threats to journalists. The NUJP emphasized the risks to access to truth and freedom of expression. The figures reflect ongoing concerns about the safety and independence of the press under the current administration.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the increase in attacks on the press as a significant threat to democratic values and truth, aligning with progressive narratives that criticize the Marcos administration's impact on media freedom. The emphasis on 'access to truth' and the timing of the report before a major state

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