Journalism Review Archives - CMFR

Commentary warns: journalists face an uncertain future

CHEERS TO Philstar.com for its commentary on the state of mind of many journalists as another Marcos prepares to preside over the nation. But the piece did more than talk to journalists. It cited studies which had documented political attacks and the impact of social media on journalism –...

Rappler challenges Duterte “real change” narrative

CHEERS TO Rappler’s critical review of the Duterte administration. Senior reporter Pia Ranada assessed its six-year performance, recalling the president’s key promises, and challenging the government’s narrative that it had delivered “real change.”

This Week in Media (June 13 to 17, 2022)

THE CEREMONIES involved in the transition to a new administration are the least of ordinary Filipinos’ concerns. The struggle to make ends meet becomes more and more taxing week by week, as fuel prices continue to soar amid global supply chain issues.

Media issue comprehensive reports on mass arrest over Tarlac land dispute

CHEERS TO the media organizations that issued detailed reports on the June 9 mass arrest of farmers, land reform advocates and journalists in Hacienda Tinang, Concepcion, Tarlac. Reports from Altermidya, Bulatlat, and The Philippine Daily Inquirer provided the context needed in understanding the multi-layered issue which led to the...

More media attention needed on water contamination in Batangas

JEERS TO the lack of sustained media attention to, and scientific explanation for the harmful substances found in the groundwater in eight towns and one city in Batangas. Media coverage has mostly consisted of warnings that those substances may cause cancer and other diseases. But there have been no...

This Week in Media (June 6 to 10, 2022)

Health, economic, environmental concerns dominate the news

Inquirer.net report warns public re “rubber stamp” Senate

CHEERS TO Inquirer.net for calling attention to the weakened opposition in the 19th Congress. The in-depth report pointed out the risks of a Senate that’s subservient to the President. The reporter interviewed professors from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman’s Department of Political Science. The three academics underscored...

GMA News recalls PCGG role now that another Marcos is in power

CHEERS TO the Need to Know episode of GMA News and Public Affairs Digital, which reminded the citizenry what the role of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) is in recovering the Marcoses’ ill-gotten wealth. The episode is pointedly relevant, now that Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of late...