CMFR Staff, Author at CMFR

On banning POGOs and IGLs: Media should help identify the best measure

THE PUBLIC cheered President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s announcement that he would ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) when he delivered his State of the Nation Address on July 22.... Read more

Media counter Marcos’s “bloodless” drug war claim

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. used his first two State of the Nation Addresses (SONA), as other presidents have done, to claim government accomplishments under his leadership. The third delivered... Read more

Following the trail: Agencies, cases tagged in Alice Guo controversy

THE SAGA of suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo brought front page attention to issues of national security and the threat of foreign interference in the Philippine government and politics.... Read more

The Cost of Convenience? PCIJ details Grab’s surge fees and “opaque” algorithm

CHEERS TO the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) for its investigative report on Grab, the ride-hailing app widely used by commuters in Metro Manila and other cities in... Read more

‘Too steep and slippery:’ 24 Oras points to dangers of EDSA Busway ramp jeered on social media

CHEERS TO GMA Integrated News’ 24 Oras for its report that reviewed and showed the public danger posed by a poorly designed ramp designed to help Persons with Disabilities... Read more

Chino Trinidad, 56

VETERAN SPORTS journalist Manolo “Chino” Trinidad passed away on Saturday night, July 13. The sportscaster suffered a heart attack while on his way to a meeting. He was 56. Read more

Rappler describes Marcos’ relationship with the media

CHEERS TO Rappler for its report on the “closely managed” access of the press to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Rappler’s Gaby Baizas described how “inaccessible” the President is; adding... Read more

People on the margins: Reports reveal non-inclusive governance

THE MONTH of June saw major developments dominate the news cycle: the continuing government crackdown on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), the most violent attack so far perpetrated by... Read more

Media and the need for a unified front on the West Philippine Sea

THE INCREDIBLE restraint shown by Philippine forces in dealing with China’s coast guard and militia in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has been noteworthy and deserves national as well... Read more

High Heat and Poor Marks: Two reports connect class suspensions and Filipino learning

CHEERS TO Inquirer.net and Philstar.com for focusing reports on climate-related class suspensions and their dire effect on teachers, students, and the learning process. Cristina Chi on Philstar.com and Kurt... Read more