CMFR Staff, Author at CMFR
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Rappler and Manila Bulletin report complaints raised against proposed trimester education calendar
CHEERS TO Manila Bulletin and Rappler for discussing concerns raised about the trimester school calendar announced by the Department of Education (DepEd), and for examining the proposed changes in... Read more
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Sexist remarks reveal enduring misogyny in government
IN EARLY March 2026, a series of sexist remarks by public figures drew attention during Women’s Month. Over the course of several days, House, Senate, and legal forums saw... Read more
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Joel Pablo Salud, 62
JOURNALIST AND author Joel Pablo Salud passed away on March 19, 2026 after suffering a heart attack. He was 62. Read more
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Filipino spies for China: Rappler’s investigative series uncover internal threat to national security
CHEERS TO Bea Cupin of Rappler for her investigative report revealing in detail Filipinos’ suspected espionage activities for China. Read more
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Media report what’s next after Duterte’s pre-trial hearings at the ICC
CHEERS TO the news organizations that clearly explained the possible outcomes of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s confirmation of charges hearings at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Duterte has been... Read more
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The Importance of Context: PH media coverage on US-Israel attacks on Iran
ON FEBRUARY 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched massive joint air strikes on Iranian targets, including Tehran. Described by US President Donald Trump as "major combat operations,”... Read more
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Media uncovers AI-manipulation of images presented during Duterte’s ICC hearings
CHEERS TO media organizations that fact-checked the deliberate disinformation targeting the families of drug war victims during former president Rodrigo Duterte’s confirmation of charges hearings at the International Criminal... Read more
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Alarm sounded over rising numbers of teenage pregnancy
CHEERS TO the news organizations that went beyond reporting recent statistics on teenage pregnancy in the Philippines, with reports that reopened much needed discussion of this issue. Read more
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EDSA at 40: Between commemoration and counter-narrative
FORTY YEARS after the fall of Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the commemoration of the 1986 People Power Revolution unfolded as an annual ceremonial rite of remembrance, showcasing its enduring significance. Read more