NUJP calls out Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez for accusing reporters of media spin

Leyte 4th District Consultant Richard Gomez claims there have been similarities within the questions and requests for interviews and alleges media had been paid to get his touch upon the matter

MANILA, Philippines – The Nationwide Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) known as out Leyte 4th District Consultant Richard Gomez for publishing a Fb publish accusing reporters of media spin for looking for his remark concerning a flood management construction in Matag-ob, Leyte that collapsed and that he had been linked to.

Gomez, in his publish, claimed there have been similarities within the questions and requests for interviews and alleged media had been paid to get his touch upon the matter.

The NUJP stated Gomez’s publish was a possible violation of information privateness legal guidelines because the publish held screenshots with media staff’ names and cellphone numbers.

Posting such info, the NUJP stated, may put reporters in danger for harassment or fraud.

The NUJP added that reporters looking for his remark and facet would even favor him, as “the requests give him an opportunity to handle allegations made by Matag-ob Mayor Bernie Tacoy, who has additionally criticized him for alleged lack of help throughout heavy flooding.” Making these requests for remark, the NUJP added, is a part of journalists’ jobs.

“If Gomez most popular to not communicate concerning the concern, a easy ‘no remark’ or lack of response would have despatched that message with out imputing malice or exposing our colleagues’ non-public info,” the NUJP stated, including that “claiming media bias and spin to keep away from answering questions will solely go up to now.” – Rappler.com