Manila, Philippines -- November 23, 2009 -- At least 12 journalists were killed today in Maguindanao province in the Philippines by armed men, including two policemen, linked to the province’s governor, a supporter of President Gloria Arroyo. More than 30 other people were murdered.

"Never in the history of journalism have the news media suffered such a heavy loss of life in one day," Reports Without Boards said of the 12 journalists reported dead. To find out more from RSF, please see their continuing coverage at http://www.rsf.org/. Or for video coverage from CNN, visit http://tinyurl.com/yz7jedk.

PEN USA is currently waiting for more information from International PEN, and as soon as it is available, we will issue an official RAN notice.