CMFR Staff, Author at CMFR

THE STATE OF MEDIA FREEDOM IN THE PHILIPPINES 2025

THE STATE of media freedom in the Philippines presents the continuing paradox of a libertarian legal framework that protects freedom of expression and press freedom amid forces hostile to... Read more

Reports on OFW suicides, handled with care

CHEERS TO BusinessMirror, Daily Tribune, and Inquirer.net for the careful treatment of the rising incidents of suicide among Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong. Focusing on the risk... Read more

Veteran journalist and former Kalibo Mayor Johnny Dayang shot dead in home

CMFR/PHILIPPINES — An unidentified gunman fatally shot Juan “Johnny” Dayang, a prominent journalist and former mayor of Kalibo, inside his residence in Barangay Andagao on the evening of April... Read more

On Duterte’s arrest: Imee Marcos’ belated protest and fuss

A MONTH AFTER he was taken into custody by the International Criminal Court (ICC), former President Rodrigo Duterte remains the subject of controversy and debate in the country. Read more

Sexism on the campaign trail: Can COMELEC’s rules rein in misogynistic candidates?

SEXISM AND outright misogynism have shown up the lack of reform in the campaign discourse for May 2025 elections, prompting urgent calls to check the trend and to hold... Read more

Kampanyaserye 2025: What the public needs to know about the elections

CHEERS TO ABS-CBN News’ “Kampanyaserye 2025” for its informative discussion of numerous election-related concerns. Enhanced by the use of visual aids, the program provides updated content about the forthcoming... Read more

March 10 to 30, 2025: Political controversies, campaign trail dominate media coverage

A SURGE of political controversies roiled the three weeks of campaign from March 10 to 30, 2025, along with the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who was served... Read more

Inquirer photojournalist Richard Reyes, 34

AWARD-WINNING PHOTOJOURNALIST Richard Reyes of the Philippine Daily Inquirer suffered a heart attack and passed away suddenly on April 9, 2025. He was 34. Read more

Hearing on fake news: Media coverage highlights self-regulation

CHEERS TO Inquirer.net Philstar.com, Rappler, and TV5’s Frontline Pilipinas for their reports that went beyond the focus of the House Tri-committee hearing on “fake news” and discussed the need... Read more

Media recall the Big One, discuss PH earthquake preparedness

CHEERS TO media reports on the 7.7 temblor in Myanmar which also recalled the vulnerability of the Philippines to earthquakes, describing the active fault line that runs through the... Read more