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Government links communist group with media
A government official recently warned against possible communist infiltration of the country’s newsrooms. During a state-sponsored forum last 21 August, national security adviser Norberto Gonzales said that there “are... Read more
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Suspects in 2 journalists’ slay fall
The police recently presented one of two primary suspects in the 16 May killing of tabloid reporter Albert Orsolino. Ramon Rivera, a Navotas jailguard on absence without official leave,... Read more
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Movie/TV board suspends documentary
For airing an episode showing individuals using drugs, a documentary program of a popular network was recently suspended by the country’s movie and television review board. In its memorandum... Read more
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Monitors: online
Not just waiting for eruptions If you want to get comprehensive information about the volcanoes in the country that have been showing increased activity, just click on GMA-7 website... Read more
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Monitors: TV
Minding the children Media gave special attention to the worsening child labor situation in the country last June. On June 27, ANC started a series on child workers but... Read more
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Monitors: Print
Hearing just one voice Was it an oversight or a simple case of bias? In a story on July 20 (“One Voice has P252-M advertising ‘war chest’”), Manila Standard... Read more
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Some Guidelines: Covering Women
As early as 1993, the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility, together with the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women, organized a workshop on reporting of crimes... Read more
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COMMENTARY: Coverage of the Subic rape case – A Trial Becomes a Telenovela
COMMENTARY By Rachel E. Khan Coverage of the Subic rape case A Trial Becomes a Telenovela The coverage of the ongoing trial of the Subic rape case is two-edged.... Read more
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CMFR Philippines Libel Alerts Capsule: RECENT LIBEL CASES HOUND PHILIPPINE MEDIA; BILL APPROVED TO STOP USE OF LIBEL AS HARASSMENT
Solon files libel vs. local journalist A local journalist was recently slapped with libel by a congressman in Pampanga, 80 kilometers north of Manila. Dante Fabian, a Sun.Star Pampanga... Read more