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Remembering November 23: Waning Media Attention
SEVEN YEARS later, the anniversary of the massacre in Ampatuan did not quite get the kind of coverage it deserved – not the kind that will rouse the... Read more
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Media and the Butig Siege: Covering the Unfolding Crisis
CHEERS TO the media organizations that provided more than the usual combat information in their reporting of the recent attack of the terrorist Maute group. Violence struck on... Read more
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Cringe Cringe Mr. President
I cringe every time I hear the president say, “my country” or “my people” when speaking to us and not to a foreign audience. Almost six months in... Read more
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Why Only in Albay?
Church Bells Toll Against Killings
Every 9 p.m. in Albay (PDI), church bells toll to call the faithful to collective prayer for an end to drug killings. In a letter read in all... Read more
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Drug Probe or Locker Room Chatter?: Calling Out Lewd, Unnecessary Questioning
CHEERS TO Rappler and the Philippine Daily Inquirer for calling out members of the House of Representatives who posed lewd and unnecessary questions to Ronnie Dayan, Sen. Leila... Read more
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Marcos Burial: Caught Off-guard, Media Catches Up with History
A burial is usually held on schedule, following prescribed funeral rites and rituals. It is publicly announced to allow those who wish to be present on the occasion. But... Read more
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Fishing in Panatag: No More Bullies
CHEERS TO some media organizations for keeping tabs on the situation of Filipino fisherfolk in the Scarborough Shoal (locally called Panatag Shoal), following the reported withdrawal of Chinese fishing... Read more
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Year Seven After the Massacre: Still No Justice on Sixth Year of Trial
THE SEVENTH anniversary of the massacre of 58 civilians, including 32 journalists, in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao, draws our community once again to gather together, move through the motions... Read more
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On Point: Media’s Quick and Intelligent Response to Duterte’s Writ Idea
CITING THE country’s problem with illegal drugs and rebellion in Mindanao, President Rodrigo Duterte said he may consider suspending the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus. Speaking during... Read more