Julie Alipala: A pillar of Philippine journalism

Julie Alipala: A pillar of Philippine journalism

“She’s a difficult enemy, but a very good friend. She will fight for you and stand for you and your rights.” CAGAYAN DE ORO — The media community is mourning the passing of Mindanao-based journalist Julie Alipala who passed away in the early morning of April 3. She was 58. Based in Asia’s Latin city of Zamboanga, Alipala, a longtime correspondent and reporter of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, is known for her courageous reportage on conflicts, w…

Journalists mourn Julie Alipala, Mindanao conflict and peace reporter

Photo from Julie Alipala’s Facebook account DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The news community mourns the death of Julie Alipala, journalist for the Philippine Daily Inquirer known for her conflict reporting and press freedom advocacy, who died of complications from endometrial cancer on Thursday April 3 in Zamboanga City. She was 58.  Her death was announced by her sister, Emma Alipala to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) gr…