PWDs and the Law CHEERS TO several television news programs for looking into the plight of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Promoting Roxas JEERS TO several major newspapers for promoting a possible presidential candidate in next year’s elections. Conflict of interest? CHEERS TO the Philippine Daily Inquirer for a story on a possible Constitutional violation in the re-election of Vice President Jejomar Binay as Boy Scout of the Philippines (BSP) President. PR for “tourism” Jeers to The Daily Tribune for publishing a report that sounded like a press release from a government agency, and which also promoted a shopping mall. Explaining “liquefaction” Cheers to ABS-CBN 2’s TV Patrol for an informative report on liquefaction— one of the hazards that could result from a strong earthquake. Departing from the usual CHEERS TO two news programs for giving attention to those sector often marginalized by the media, and for airing a digestible backgrounder on the Moro struggle. What Senate reshuffle? JEERS TO the Daily Tribune for a misleading and biased report on the alleged Senate reshuffle to replace Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. as committee head for delays in passing the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). A press release in disguise JEERS TO The Philippine Star for publishing and placing an obvious press release promoting a delivery company in the News section on its June 18 issue. Road safety for cyclists CHEERS TO GMA-7’s 24 Oras and Balitanghali for going beyond the usual reporting on road accidents. Front page trivia JEERS TO the Philippine Daily Inquirer for a report on Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte statement on a drug for erectile dysfunction which the newspaper highlighted on the front page. The report itself appeared on page A8. « Previous1…130131132133134…162Next »
