NPC urges transparency in veteran journalist’s arrest

Inquirer.net - Oct 24, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The National Press Club (NPC) on Saturday condemned the arrest of veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. and urged authorities to provide a clear explanation on the circumstances of the charge. Lustre, who was attending a forum in Quezon City, was apprehended by authorities after a warrant of arrest for cyber libel was

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