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+ April 19, 2021 POLICE arrested a reporter of state-run Radyo Pilipinas for not wearing a mask while traveling on board a motorcycle, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) said Monday, April 19, 2021.
Lorenz Tanjoco was handcuffed and detained for 10 hours at the Manila Police District on Friday, April 16.
Five officers were relieved from post pending the conduct of an investigation. Those relieved were Lieutenant Joel Piñon, Beata Community Precinct commander, and his men Senior Master Sergeant Jonathan Hernandez, Corporal Charles Bronzon dela Torre, and Patrolmen Marvin Anthony Comboya and Jonathan Abad.
The NUJP said Tanjoco told the police that he had temporarily taken off his face mask because it was being blown away by the strong wind.
PH steps up presence in West Philippine Sea: Palace
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Chinese military ships harass vessel with journo in Philippine waters
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 10) The Armed Forces of the Philippines is being criticized for its response to a Filipino television news crew s report that they were driven away by Chinese Navy and Coast Guard vessels while on board a civilian boat in the West Philippine Sea.
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, however, took exception to this portion of the AFP statement: While we understand the journalists insatiable desire to be ahead in reporting, we appeal to them to exercise prudence in the course of their job.
The AFP also noted it has been forthright and transparent about the situation in the country s exclusive economic zone, and previously gave some members of the media access to maritime patrol so they can be protected while in the practice of their profession.
Coordinate Kalayaan Island Group visits, DFA advises after Chinese ships’ reported harassment of Filipino news crew
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 10) Those planning to visit the Kalayaan Island Group in the West Philippine Sea should coordinate with authorities first, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Saturday in the wake of Chinese vessels’ reported chase of a Filipino television news crew in the area.
In a statement, the DFA said the incident, “if proven to be true,” will be raised with the Chinese government.
“In the meantime, the department is thankful that the crew and the Filipino vessel are safe,” the DFA said.