THE National Press Club (NPC), the country’s largest organization of professional journalists and media workers, on Monday challenged those running for the country’s top positions to disclose their stand, if any, on media killings and the culture of impunity that has plagued the country for the longest time, noting the past and even the present administration’s dismal failure in addressing the same.

“These victims are mostly provincial or local journalists who have criticized local officials past and present for their abuse of power and rights violations,” NPC President Joel Sy Egco said.

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