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NUJP launches emergency fund for media workers in Nonoy Espina’s honor

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<p>MANILA—The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) on Thursday announced the launch of an emergency fund for media workers in honor of veteran journalist Jose Jaime &quot;Nonoy&quot; Espina, who died Wednesday.</p><p>In a statement, the NUJP said it was informed by the Espina family that all donations or &quot;abuloy&quot; for his funeral will be channeled to a health and welfare find for journalists and media workers.</p><p>Espina served as NUJP chair until early 2021.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/07/07/21/veteran-journalist-nonoy-espina-passes-away">Veteran journalist Nonoy Espina passes away</a></li></ul><p>&quot;We know so many colleagues live under precarious economic conditions, with no tenure and often, with little social benefits,&quot; Nonoy&#x27;s sister, Inday Espina-Varona, said in a Facebook post. </p><p>The NUJP Board of Directors warmly accepted Espinas&#x27; offer, knowing it was something Nonoy would do. When the NUJP organized a fundraiser for him in June, Nonoy said he did not want it to be for him alone as there were other colleagues in need.</p><div><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/inday.espinavarona/posts/10158328300942507" data-width="auto"> </div><p>An NUJP survey conducted in March 2021 showed that 15 percent of more than 200 journalists polled nationwide receive a salary of P5,000 and below a month, while 19 percent have a monthly salary ranging from P5,000 to P10,000. </p><p>The pandemic further worsened the situation of journalists and media workers, with many unable to afford medical treatment when they get sick.</p><p>&quot;Magandang paraan ito ng pagbibigay pugay kay Chair Nonoy at sa pagpapatuloy ng pagmamalasakit niya at ng unyon sa mga kapwa mamamahayag,&quot; NUJP Chairperson Jonathan de Santos said. </p><p>&quot;Kahit minsan parang tayo-tayo na lang ang nagtutulungan, malaking bagay pa rin na kaya at handa tayong gawin ito para sa isa&#x27;t-isa.&quot;<br/>Guidelines for the fund have yet to be announced.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1722681" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>The pandemic further worsened the situation of journalists and media workers, with many unable to afford medical treatment when they get sick.</p>

The pandemic further worsened the situation of journalists and media workers, with many unable to afford medical treatment when they get sick.