We will not surrender our freedomsToday, Independence Day, we renew our pledge to serve the people, to continue speaking truth to power, and to guard and defend freedom of the press and of expression from all threats.Read More Covering the PandemicRead more Covering the CoViD-19 Pandemic Spotlight on the invisible Cheers to the Philippine Daily Inquirer for its two-part special on indigenous peoples in Mindanao and their plea to have their voices heard in the deliberations over the Bangsamoro Basic Law. Media coverage of the Mamasapano Clash: Unethical, inflammatory and sensationalized Misinformation and even disinformation, sensationalism, as well as lack of context characterized the coverage — the kind of reporting that for its ethical lapses inflames an already volatile situation that in fact it helped create. Asking the right questions CHEERS TO Rappler for raising possible issues of conflict of interest and the possible violation of the public official’s code of conduct when Sen. Chiz Escudero married celebrity Heart Evangelista in a “lavish” ceremony followed by a posh reception. Revealing the hidden faces of conflict CHEERS TO the Philippine Daily Inquirer for re-unmasking the horrors in conflict-ravaged areas, among them women forced into prostitution and entire communities displaced. Pacquaio’s other ‘sideline’ CHEERS TO the Philippine press for being consistently on the lookout for boxing champ and politician Manny Pacquiao’s physical presence — or the lack thereof — during House of Representatives sessions. Unethical and inflammatory JEERS TO several news organizations for in effect glorifying violence, pandering to anti- Muslim sentiments, and being grossly insensitive to the already grief stricken families of those killed in the Jan. 25 Mamasapano clash when they published screengrab photos and/or aired footage from a gory video taken by an... Tackling the economy CHEERS TO the Philippine Daily Inquirer for devoting a full page on the economy and measures the Philippines should undertake, including tax reforms, to achieve inclusive growth. Out of the past: ‘Newshen’ JEERS TO those Philippine newspapers that continue to use outdated, sexist terms such as “newshen” when referring to female journalists. REPORTING THE PAPAL VISIT: Transmitting charisma, faith and spirituality On July 29 last year, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) made official the dates for the visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines, less than five months away on Jan. 15 to 19, 2015. Looking back at Yolanda survivors CHEERS TO the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) for its microsite’s tracing how the international financial aid to the victims of Typhoon “Yolanda” (international name: Haiyan) has been managed and used. « Previous1…1213141516…61Next »
