**NUJP Advocates for Clear Explanation from The Philippine Star Regarding Alleged Dismissal of Columnist Mon Tulfo**
In a recent development, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) has urged the Philippine Star to address the reported removal of popular columnist Mon Tulfo from its broadsheet. The call comes in light of rumours and a Manila Times column alleging that Tulfo was removed due to offending First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos.
However, the circumstances surrounding Tulfo's removal from the Philippine Star remain unclear, as the Manila Times column did not specify the details. Similarly, the Philippine Star has not issued any statement regarding the matter. The nature of the social media post that allegedly offended First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos was not specified in the Manila Times column.
Tulfo, a well-known member of the Tulfo media family, is a popular columnist for the Philippine Star. In a social media post, he accused Martin Araneta, the brother of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, of being involved in smuggling onions at the piers. Tulfo claimed to have texted First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos about the alleged smuggling, asking her to investigate the rumours before they spread.
Following this, Tulfo and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos have since "parted ways" after years of friendship, according to Tulfo's statement. However, Tulfo has not confirmed whether he is still connected with the Philippine Star.
The NUJP believes that Tulfo's removal involves editorial freedom in an increasingly captured press. The organisation has called on the Philippine Star's editorial board to clarify the circumstances surrounding Tulfo's removal from the opinion page.
As of the latest information, there are no verified reports linking Mon Tulfo’s removal from the Manila Star to First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. The search results do not cover this question in detail, suggesting that recent news might provide more information on this matter.
[1] Note: This article is based on the available information and general knowledge. Verified reports linking Mon Tulfo’s removal from the Manila Star to First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos have not been found as of the latest information.
The NUJP is urging the Philippine Star to clarify the circumstances surrounding Mon Tulfo's removal from its broadsheet, as questions about editorial freedom in a captured press arise. Meanwhile, the removal of Tulfo, a well-known columnist and social media critic, follows his accusation of Martin Araneta, the brother of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, for alleged smuggling.
