‘Journalism is not a crime’: Campus journos slam threats vs UP student publications

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MANILA, Philippines — “We reiterate the truth: we are not terrorists.”

Student journalists from the University of the Philippines (UP) have denounced the Red-tagging and harassment against various campus publications and organizations.

Tinig ng Plaridel, the official student publication of the UP College of Mass Communication (CMC), revealed in a Facebook post on Monday that it received death threats from a suspected troll account.

“Binabalaan namin kayo. Itigil niyo na ang ginagawa niyo. Kung ayaw niyong itumba namin kayo,” a part of the message read.

The Philippine Collegian, the university’s official student publication, also reported that an anonymous profile accuse…

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