Campus publications from all over Metro Manila and the rest of the country promptly released statements following the shut down of broadcast network ABS-CBN on May 5.
They joined in the call #NoToABSCBNShutdown and #DefendPressFreedom. Most of the campus publications assailed the attack on press freedom and democracy and the underhanded way in which this was dealt amid the enforced lockdown to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fiat Lux, official student publication of the National Teachers College: ABS-CBN Shutdown: Oppressive Legal Weaponry against a Free Press
#ResistCrackdown#DefendPressFreedom#NoToABSCBNShutdown
Geplaatst door Fiat Lux op Dinsdag 5 mei 2020
The Philippine Artisan – official student publication of the Technological University of the Philippines: This is clearly a manifestation of press freedom violation and a desperate move of the Duterte Administration. This is a blatant attack on the public’s right to information and a grevious blow to the rights of the network’s workers.
TPA's Official Statement on ABS-CBN's Ceast and Desist OrderWe, The Philippine Artisan, the Official Student…
Geplaatst door The Philippine Artisan op Dinsdag 5 mei 2020
Trinity Observer, Trinity University of Asia student publication: “The moment the channel turned black signaled a dark turn in our history as people—that once again the press is being attacked, and this time, it is done as we lay helpless against a virus waiting on the streets. It is done right under our noses.”
"The moment the channel turned black signaled a dark turn in our history as people—that once again the press is being attacked, and this time, it is done as we lay helpless against a virus waiting on the streets. It is done right under our noses."#NoToABSCBNShutDown pic.twitter.com/vru5oSE6Gw
— Trinity Observer (@TrinityObserver) May 5, 2020
Red Wire, an independent, student-led online publication based in the University of the East in Manila: The voice of verity will never sign off. We will fight back.
The voice of verity will never sign off. We will fight back. #BeyondConnections#DefendPressFreedom pic.twitter.com/ugJD5L96X1
— RedWire (@RWconnects) May 5, 2020
The New Builder, the official student publication of Mapúa University: We implore the NTC to rescind the order and the Congress to renew the network’s franchise.
READ: The New Builder's statement on the NTC cease-and-desist order against ABS-CBN.#NoToABSCBNShutdown#DefendPressFreedom pic.twitter.com/9TErNEcbBa
— The New Builder (@MapuaTNB) May 5, 2020
TINIG SPO, official student publication of De La Salle Araneta University: The Tinig Student Publication Office strongly stands for press freedom. We decry the NTC’s cease and desist order against ABS-CBN. We should not silence the news, especially the truth.
The Tinig Student Publication Office strongly stands for press freedom. We decry the NTC’s cease and desist order against ABS-CBN. We should not silence the news, especially the truth. #DefendPressFreedom #NoToABSCBNShutDown pic.twitter.com/4p2CzgeCgG
— TINIG SPO (@TinigSPO) May 5, 2020
The Lance, the official student publication of the Colegio de San Juan de Letran: Defend press freedom
— The LANCE (@TheLANCELetran) May 5, 2020
The Manila Collegian – official student publication of UP Manila: Mariing kinokondena ng mga pahayagan ng mga mag-aaral ng UP Manila ang pagpapasara ng NTC sa ABS-CBN, ang pinakamalaking broadcasting network sa bansa.
Mariing kinokondena ng mga pahayagan ng mga mag-aaral ng UP Manila ang pagpapasara ng NTC sa ABS-CBN, ang pinakamalaking broadcasting network sa bansa.
Basahin ang buong pahayag: https://t.co/75k7JShBEL#NoToABSCBNShutdown#DefendPressFreedom#InTheServiceOfTheFilipino pic.twitter.com/t0Vay4pPd7
— The Manila Collegian (@MKule) May 5, 2020
Philippine Collegian, official student publication of UP Diliman: Panggigipit ang palagiang tugon ng pamahalaan sa midyang nagsisiwalat ng katotohanan. Kasama ng ABS-CBN ang lahat ng midyang malaya at mga sektor na kapit-bisig na lumalaya sa pagkakapiit.
Panggigipit ang palagiang tugon ng pamahalaan sa midyang nagsisiwalat ng katotohanan. Kasama ng ABS-CBN ang lahat ng midyang malaya at mga sektor na kapit-bisig na lumalaya sa pagkakapiit. #NoToABSCBNShutdown#DefendPressFreedom pic.twitter.com/xsnB0ej3Oz
— Philippine Collegian (@phkule) May 5, 2020
PUP Catalyst, official student publication of Polytechnic University of the Philippines: Ngayon kung kailan dinig na dinig ng bawat isa ang alingawngaw ng galit na hindi na kaya pang awatin ng estado: kailangan na lamang ng malawakang instrumentong tulad ng midya na magpapalakas ng kanilang tinig at pwersa.
Ngayon kung kailan dinig na dinig ng bawat isa ang alingawngaw ng galit na hindi na kaya pang awatin ng estado: kailangan na lamang ng malawakang instrumentong tulad ng midya na magpapalakas ng kanilang tinig at pwersa.
Basahin ang kabuuan: https://t.co/8E94GfD2C1 pic.twitter.com/DyFlHh1Xki
— The Catalyst #FreeFrenchieMaeCumpio (@PUPTheCatalyst) May 5, 2020
FEU Advocate, official student publication of Far Eastern University: Sa bantang pagsukob sa malayang pamamahayag sa bansa, nagiging mas mapanglaw at masalimuot ang daan sa pagkamit ng katotohanan ng masang Pilipino.
Sa bantang pagsukob sa malayang pamamahayag sa bansa, nagiging mas mapanglaw at masalimuot ang daan sa pagkamit ng katotohanan ng masang Pilipino. #DefendPressFreedom#NoToABSCBNShutdown pic.twitter.com/Sy4qEwBqPY
— FEU Advocate (@FEUAdvocate) May 5, 2020
The Paulinian, St. Paul University Manila official student publication: The Paulinian is one with the call to #DefendPressFreedom, following the National Telecommunications Commission’s cease and desist order to halt ABS-CBN’s operations.
The Paulinian is one with the call to #DefendPressFreedom, following the National Telecommunications Commission's cease and desist order to halt ABS-CBN's operations.
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— The Paulinian SPUM (@ThePaulSPUM) May 5, 2020
THE GUIDON, Ateneo De Manila University’s official student publication: The NTC’s cease and desist order against ABS-CBN is a stark reminder of the government’s fear of dissent—and the importance of critical voices, now more than ever. We call fellow journalists and Filipinos to stand with ABS-CBN in the fight for press freedom.
The NTC's cease and desist order against ABS-CBN is a stark reminder of the government's fear of dissent—and the importance of critical voices, now more than ever. We call fellow journalists and Filipinos to stand with ABS-CBN in the fight for press freedom. #NoToABSCBNShutdown pic.twitter.com/JI5GtAA888
— The GUIDON (@TheGUIDON) May 5, 2020
DLSU Student Media Council (SMC) condemned the shutdown of ABS-CBN as ordered by the National Telecommunications Commission. SMC affirms its stance against attempts to silence the media.
JUST IN: DLSU's Student Media Council (SMC) has released a statement condemning the shutdown of ABS-CBN as ordered by the National Telecommunications Commission. SMC affirms its stance against attempts to silence the media. pic.twitter.com/vszOsXApwV
— The LaSallian (@TheLaSallian) May 5, 2020
The Luzonian, official publication of the Collegiate student body of the Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation: THE LUZONIAN STANDS FOR PRESS FREEDOM. THE LUZONIAN STANDS WITH ABS-CBN.
THE LUZONIAN STANDS FOR PRESS FREEDOM.
THE LUZONIAN STANDS WITH ABS-CBN.#StandWithABSCBN #NoToABSCBNShutdown #DefendPressFreedom pic.twitter.com/sgProDti6X— The Luzonian (@daelmseuf) May 5, 2020
UST STEM 2019-2021: We will standby with the pioneers of Philippine media who has long gave their service to the nation. In the end, we will see that our voice will be heard to see them operate once again.
We will standby with the pioneers of Philippine media who has long gave their service to the nation. In the end, we will see that our voice will be heard to see them operate once again.#DefendPressFreedom #NoToABSCBNShutDown pic.twitter.com/Adiv9sNG0S
— #11STEM19 ? (@USTSTEM19_1921) May 5, 2020
PUP- CAFA: The Freehand, the official Student Publication of PUP – CAFA, true to its mandate, upholding the values of Campus Journalism and supporting public service, stands with ABS CBN Corp. in their fight for Freedom of Expression and of the Press
The Freehand, the official Student Publication of PUP – CAFA, true to its mandate, upholding the values of Campus Journalism and supporting public service, stands with ABS CBN Corp. in their fight for Freedom of Expression and of the Press#DefendPressFreedom#NoToABSCBNShutdown pic.twitter.com/ZmVuEXniM6
— The Freehand (@pupthefreehand) May 5, 2020
The Petroglyphs, San Pedro SHS publication – The airwaves have gone silent today. We, The Petroglyphs, will always champion for truth, justice and transparency.
The airwaves have gone silent today.
We, The Petroglyphs, will always champion for truth, justice and transparency.#DefendPressFreedom #NoToABSCBNShutDown pic.twitter.com/m6aEPP2g9C
— The Petroglyphs (@spcpetroglyphs) May 5, 2020
UP Tambuli – UP High School Cebu official student publication:
UP Tambuli strongly condemns the shutdown of ABS-CBN.#DefendPressFreedom#MalayangPamamahayag#NoToABSCBNShutdown pic.twitter.com/bJ5qDj35NS
— UP TAMBULI (@uphstambuli) May 5, 2020