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Olympics 2024: Media and Paris Games reportage

THE PARIS Olympics made history for the Philippines when gymnast Carlos Yulo won two gold medals for his country. From July 26 to August 11, the country’s media beamed its brightest spotlight on the sports arena, making it possible for audiences at home to watch their athletes perform, compete,...

Officials interceding for POGOS remain unnamed

THE PHILIPPINE Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on June 29 issued a statement saying that “a former high ranking government official tried to facilitate the grant of gaming licenses to some of the illegal POGOs that have been recently raided and found engaged in illegal activities.” Alejandro Tengco, PAGCOR...

Back to school, back to old problems and propaganda as patriotic exercise

MUDDIED GROUNDS, crowded classrooms, and a new song to sing at flag-raising – a mix of old and new problems marked the opening of classes on July 29 for the school year opening of 2024.

Media’s coverage of weather, climate change

TORRENTIAL RAINS from July 23 to 25 due to combined forces of Southwest monsoon (habagat) and Super Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) caused flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of calamity in these areas.

On banning POGOs and IGLs: Media should help identify the best measure

THE PUBLIC cheered President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s announcement that he would ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) when he delivered his State of the Nation Address on July 22. Also called Internet Gaming Licensees, the online gaming operations have been the subject of critical coverage in recent weeks.

Media counter Marcos’s “bloodless” drug war claim

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. used his first two State of the Nation Addresses (SONA), as other presidents have done, to claim government accomplishments under his leadership. The third delivered last July 22, 2024 did not differ from the pattern.

The Cost of Convenience? PCIJ details Grab’s surge fees and “opaque” algorithm

CHEERS TO the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) for its investigative report on Grab, the ride-hailing app widely used by commuters in Metro Manila and other cities in the country. The report found that while Grab frequently charges surge fees, these have not resulted in shorter waiting periods...

‘Too steep and slippery:’ 24 Oras points to dangers of EDSA Busway ramp jeered on social media

CHEERS TO GMA Integrated News’ 24 Oras for its report that reviewed and showed the public danger posed by a poorly designed ramp designed to help Persons with Disabilities (PWD).

Rappler describes Marcos’ relationship with the media

CHEERS TO Rappler for its report on the “closely managed” access of the press to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Rappler’s Gaby Baizas described how “inaccessible” the President is; adding that attacks and threats against the press persist under his administration.

People on the margins: Reports reveal non-inclusive governance

THE MONTH of June saw major developments dominate the news cycle: the continuing government crackdown on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), the most violent attack so far perpetrated by Chinese forces against the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea, and the sudden resignation of Vice...