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Kathleen Okubo, 71

CORDILLERA VETERAN journalist and Martial Law survivor Kathleen Okubo passed away on April 7 after a long battle with several illnesses. She was 71. Read more

From the Newsrooms: March 24 to April 6, 2024

Reportage on the West Philippine Sea hit new ground with the revelation of an alleged “gentleman’s agreement” between President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese Presidednt Xi Jinping. Read more

Bulatlat launches journalist’s guide for HR reporting

BULATLAT, AN alternative media outlet, launched on March 21 a digital module to help fellow journalists and newsrooms “integrate human rights in their reportage, regardless of their beat.” Read more

A Duterte legacy: Rappler recalls killings in Davao City amid Baste’s ‘new’ drug war

CHEERS TO Rappler for pointing out that drug-related killings have not stopped in Davao City as the incumbent mayor issued a declaration of his war on illegal drugs. Recalling... Read more

From the Newsrooms: March 17 to 23, 2024

THIS WEEK, “From the Newsrooms” looks at the media coverage of two events. On March 20, a hearing in the House on the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) revealed that... Read more

Cha-cha plebiscite and midterm polls in one event: A test of Comelec’s independence

BOTH LEGISLATIVE chambers are on the forefront of ongoing charter change discussions. Legislators have repeatedly said that amendments will be limited to economic measures in the 1987 Constitution. Read more

Rappler exposes Duterte family’s stash of guns

CHEERS TO Rappler for its investigative report that revealed the formidable arsenal of guns held by former President Rodrigo Duterte together with at least four members of his family,... Read more

Abduction by state agents: An isolated incident or a growing pattern?

JEERS TO the media for reporting the abduction in Batangas of Jose Marie Estiller on February 20 as an isolated incident and for not providing the necessary background of... Read more

From the Newsrooms: March 10 to 16, 2024

THE STATE of the ruling alliance has taken back the news spotlight as the president and his predecessor engaged in yet another sharp exchange, suggesting that all is not... Read more

Media miss possible conflict of interest in Comelec deal

THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) and the joint venture led by South Korean firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd. signed on March 11 a PHP17.9 billion contract for the lease... Read more