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 From the Newsrooms: Typhoon Egay pummels Luzon; Marcos spends week on high-level events MEDIA HAD made public President Marcos’ itinerary for the week: after his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 24, BBM would make a three-day state visit to Malaysia from July 25 to 27; on July 28, the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) gathering in Cebu City. From The Newsrooms: PH allies affirm arbitration ruling; Water supply still short A LOW pressure area and southwest monsoons this week poured rain onto depleted Ipo and Angat dams. Maynilad, a water concessionaire that depends on the two reservoirs for its supply announced on July 16 the suspension of scheduled water interruptions indefinitely. From the Newsrooms: El Niño looms large as government worries about getting tourists NEWSROOMS JOINED the furor on social media over the lackluster slogan to promote Philippine tourism. Extended coverage included criticism of the high price of the PR campaign and reflected the deepening public dismay when a promotional video was found to have included stock footage of tourism destinations in other countries. From the Newsrooms: The state of the nation in ‘ICU’ DR. PAUL Alanis, Mayon’s resident volcanologist, compared Mayon Volcano’s condition to a patient in the intensive care unit (ICU): “not deteriorating but still abnormal.” From the newsrooms: Volcanoes, judges, and trust in journalism A rundown of key events and issues the Philippine news media covered from June 12 to 17, 2023. Maharlika fund proposal needs more media scrutiny THE MAHARLIKA Investment Fund (MIF) has proven to be the most controversial bill so far under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Commemoration of sixth year of Marawi gets scant attention THE QUIET lakeside city of Marawi in Lanao del Sur became known to the larger Filipino population for an unfortunate reason: On May 23, 2017, fighting broke out between the military and the ISIS-aligned Maute terror group, forcing civilians to flee their homes and livelihoods. Military airstrikes and counterattacks... Moving on with COVID: Discussion needed on PH policy as WHO lifts international emergency status THE WORLD HEALTH Organization (WHO) announced on May 5 that COVID-19 would no longer be classified as a global public health emergency (PHEIC). But it also provided abundant reminders about how to protect oneself and avoid infections, clearly warning of existing threats to health BBM’s US visit strengthens PH-US alliance as Chinese intimidation in WPS calls for strong moves to uphold Philippine sovereignty THE WEEK opened with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s working visit to the US for one-on-one talks with President Joseph Biden. The talks followed closely at the heels of the concluded Balikatan military exercises designed to enhance regional security. COVID in the news again! UNFORTUNATELY, GOVERNMENT and media are not helping Filipinos to understand the state of threat. « Previous1…34567…15Next »
