CMFR Staff, Author at CMFR

Unsure about winning ‘drug war’? Media give law enforcement free pass

JEERS TO the media’s lack of comprehensive follow-up on the drug war under the Marcos administration. As president-elect, Marcos assured focus on prevention and rehabilitation in continuing his predecessor’s... Read more

From The Newsrooms: PH allies affirm arbitration ruling; Water supply still short

A LOW pressure area and southwest monsoons this week poured rain onto depleted Ipo and Angat dams. Maynilad, a water concessionaire that depends on the two reservoirs for its... Read more

Reports highlight better tourism services amid slogan mess

CHEERS TO BusinessWorld and Philippine Daily Inquirer for their reports that broadened the discussion about tourism, breaking away from the fiasco of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) latest campaign,... Read more

Rappler presents rising sea levels through community lens

CHEERS TO Rappler’s in-depth report on the island municipality of Isla Pamarawan in Malolos, Bulacan which has been sinking due to rising sea levels. Read more

Philstar.com tackles inadequacies in climate education

CHEERS TO Philstar.com’s special report that explored the challenges faced by teachers and students in discussing climate change. The first part was published on July 2; the second on... Read more

Mario Dumaual, 64

ABS-CBN’S LONGTIME entertainment journalist Mario Dumaual died on July 5 due to septic shock while recovering from a heart attack. He was 64. Read more

Amando Doronila, 95

AMANDO “DORO” Doronila, veteran journalist and renowned political columnist, died due to complications from pneumonia on Friday, July 7, 2023 in Australia. He was 95. Read more

De Lima’s prolonged detention: Guilty until proven innocent?

CHEERS TO some print and online media for expanding their reports on former senator Leila de Lima’s detention. The reports pointed out the “arbitrariness” of her prolonged incarceration, which... Read more

Media’s notable coverage of Mayon unrest

AUTHORITIES RAISED Mayon Volcano to Alert Level 3 on June 8 after it showed an increased likelihood of hazardous eruption and potential explosion within weeks or even days. Read more

From the Newsrooms: El Niño looms large as government worries about getting tourists

NEWSROOMS JOINED the furor on social media over the lackluster slogan to promote Philippine tourism. Extended coverage included criticism of the high price of the PR campaign and reflected the... Read more