2012 | Page 21 of 33 | CMFR
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Media as politics
POLITICS IS the never-ending story in the Philippine setting, where, as one election is concluded, the politicians are already building alliances and filling their war chests for the next... Read more
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Moment of truth
WHEN HE comes on Tuesday (May 22) Chief Justice Renato Corona will be appearing at his own impeachment trial for the first time. He did come on its opening... Read more
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Threats against Mati-based broadcaster continue
DxWM-Sunrise FM commentator Lito Labra received several threatening text messages on 12 May 2012 and on 16 May 2012 following the first threat sent to him on 10... Read more
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Again, into the fray!
I would have preferred to leave the brawl in the baggage area of NAIA 3 (Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3) involving media and showbiz personalities without much more... Read more
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Despite UN declarationPacquiao sues journalist for libel
STILL A criminal offense in the Philippines despite the October 2011 UN Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) declaration that it is incompatible with human rights law, libel suits are still... Read more
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Censorship in disguise
RESPONDING TO widespread public criticism of the on-the-air veiled threats, curses and macho posturing of the mainstays of one of their highest-rating “public service” programs when they were commenting... Read more
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Another Mindanao radio anchor receives threat over mining stories
A Mati City-based radio commentator received a threatening text message (SMS) last 10 May 2012, just two days after the killing of radio broadcaster Nestor Libaton in the same... Read more
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Radio commentator in Mindanao receives death threat
A radio commentator in Cagayan de Oro received a death threat on his mobile phone last 5 May 2012. Read more
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Catch 22 (Updated)
TO BE sure, the challenge for Chief Justice Renato Corona to appear at his impeachment trial had been raised often enough before, in court as well as in the... Read more
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Stereotyping Muslims
JEERS TO the Philippine Daily Inquirer for a front page photo caption that stereotyped Muslims, and Muslim women particularly, last May 9. Read more


