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Updated drug war numbers: One source of confusion
THE NUMBERS cited as victims of the government’s “war on drugs” have been as controversial as the campaign to eradicate illegal drugs. The killing of so many drug personalities... Read more
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STATEMENT: Conviction of accused in the court is a good sign; but it hardly ends impunity
A JUST verdict after the long trial of the accused in the Ampatuan Massacre is a welcome outcome, but it hardly signals the end of the pattern of impunity... Read more
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JUSTICE FOR 58: A SUMMARY OF THE AMPATUAN MASSACRE TRIAL
By the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) Freedom for Media, Freedom for All Network ON DEC. 19, 2019, Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes, presiding judge of Branch 221 of... Read more
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A lack of media attention: Duterte’s threat against ABS-CBN
TIME IS running out for broadcast giant ABS-CBN. With only three months left before its franchise expires, its fate is in the hands of its two loudest critics: House... Read more
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Duterte threats do not solve water problem
PRESIDENT DUTERTE’S angry words make colorful copy but his claims misrepresent the issues involved in the imbroglio between government and the two water concessionaires servicing the greater Manila area.... Read more
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Cesar Apolinario, 46
GMA-7 REPORTER, host and director Cesar Apolinario passed away on December 13, 2019. He was 46. In August this year, he was diagnosed with lymphoma or cancer of the... Read more
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Editorial Cartoons of the Week (December 7 to 13)
Philippine Daily Inquirer, December 7, 2019 Malaya Business Insight, December 10, 2019 Philippine Daily Inquirer, December 11, 2019 Philippine Daily Inquirer, December 12, 2019 Malaya Business Insight, December 12,... Read more
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Alejandro del Rosario, 78
JOURNALIST AND former ambassador Alejandro “Andy” del Rosario passed away on December 8. He was 78. Del Rosario was the Manila Standard’s first Editor-in-Chief when the newspaper was launched... Read more
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Tagum-based radio station’s transmitting equipment torched
CMFR/PHILIPPINES – Unidentified assailants set on fire equipment in the transmitter house of a radio station in Mindanao on 11 December 2019. The transmitter of 99.9 RPFM is located... Read more
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The sacking of Leni: Not really telling it like it is
CMFR HAD cautioned the media against focusing on talking heads in covering Vice President Leni Robredo’s stint as the drug czar, as this would reduce a potential game-changer to... Read more