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“Fake news” provision threatens freedom of the press, expression
JOINT STATEMENT We, media organizations, advocates of freedom of the press and of expression, journalists and academics, raise the alarm over the insertion of measures to control free expression... Read more
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Call for media solidarity on COVID
IN CRISIS, the impulse to call out failings is tempered by the already high level of tension and anxiety. Why add to the difficulties? Social media influencers in support... Read more
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Statement on government requiring journalists to get PCOO accreditation to be exempted from community quarantine
WE, MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS, journalists, press freedom advocates and academics, raise our collective voice and declare our opposition to government requiring journalists to secure accreditation from the Presidential Communications Operations... Read more
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Deconstructing the administration stand on POGOs
NO ONE seems to agree with President Duterte that Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) are good for the country. And yet no one dares question his judgment to his... Read more
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Hostage-taking crisis in San Juan mall: Media could have done better
SADLY, HOSTAGE-taking incidents are not new in this country; there have been enough to teach the police how to handle these situations so as to prevent more harm. But... Read more
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Editorial Cartoons of the Week (March 7 to 12)
Malaya Business Insight, March 10, 2020 The Philippine Star, March 10, 2020 Malaya Business Insight, March 11, 2020 Philippine Daily Inquirer, March 11, 2020 Manila Standard, March 12, 2020 Read more
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Immigration Story: Influx of Chinese and POGOs
THE HEAT IS on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), and by extension, the influx of Chinese nationals, with the latter under scrutiny for criminal activities and incidents of bad... Read more
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Tall order? Questions about South Korea travel ban
WITH 64 countries other than China reporting confirmed cases, governments have stepped up efforts to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). South Korea is second only to China in the... Read more
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Editorial Cartoons of the Week (February 29 to March 6)
Malaya Business Insight, March 3, 2020 Malaya Business Insight, March 5, 2020 Manila Bulletin, March 6, 2020 Philippine Daily Inquirer, March 6, 2020 The Philippine Star, March 6, 2020 Read more
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Tracking the polls: Context and analysis warranted
PRESIDENT RODRIGO Duterte’s satisfaction rating hit an all-time high in the fourth quarter of 2019. In the same quarter, self-rated poverty rose to 54%, the highest in five years. But... Read more