Late Oseah Philemon

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"He thought of the majority of the people and stood tall by his words." This was how former Morobe governor, Luther Wenge, described the former Post-Courier chief editor.

He paid tribute during the funeral at the St Paul Lutheran Church in Lae yesterday.

Wenge said Oseah was a no-nonsense man who didn't affiliate with any political parties or mingle with politicians. He was purely neutral.

Morobe has truly lost a leader who fought and stood for all Papua New Guineans and developed the country through his fair and just writing, said the former governor.

Smith was at his father's bedside in Cairns after he suffered a mild heart attack.

Frank Genaia, the company’ General Manager presented Smith’s message to the gathering.

“On behalf of the board, management and staff of Post-Courier, we are at a loss. We have not only lost a brother, father, grandfather but a mentor in the Post -Courier and the media industry as a whole. His leadership and mentoring will leave a gaping hole for those who follow in his footsteps. We extend our sincere condolences to his family."

The late Philemon was a former chief editor with the Post-Courier.

He was recently recalled by the paper to help lead in reporting for the 2017 National General Elections, however, he passed away on Christmas Eve 2016 in Port Moresby.

Post-Courier journalists and staff, as well as colleagues and friends, are present for the service, which is currently held at the Rev Sione Kami Memorial Church.

The late Laumaea and Philemon set the benchmarks in writing critical public commentary and promoting uncompromising journalism in their careers.

Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG) President Alexander Rheeney said journalism in PNG was flying and the profession earned the respect of citizens when the two veteran journalists were in the twilight of their careers.

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“It is with great sadness that our nation ends the year with news of the passing of two newsmen who were respected and celebrated around Papua New Guinea.

“The Late Susuve Laumaea and the Late Oseah Philemon each made great contributions to the communication of essential information to our people.

“It was a shock to learn of the passing of both of these men.

“I wish to extend condolences and sympathies, on behalf of the Government and the nation, to the families of these outstanding communicators.

Late Philemon was taken out of retirement by Post-Courier to work as consultant at the time of his passing. He was working on the newspaper’s plan for the 2017 National General Elections.

Post-Courier editor Todagia Kelola confirmed with Loop PNG that the newspaper’s former editor-in-chief died at 10.45pm yesterday at Port Moresby General Hospital from cardiovascular disease.

Kelola said late Philemon collapsed on Thursday from a suspected heart attack and was rushed to the hospital, and admitted till he lost his battle.