Journalism Review Archives | Page 12 of 159

Two of GMA’s regional news programs sign off

TWO OF GMA’s regional TV news programs – Balitang Bicolandia and Balitang Southern Tagalog – aired their last newscast on August 30, 2024. Both programs were key sources for local news and information for their respective areas, the former on the Bicol region and the latter on CALABARZON and...

Reports expose funding gap between Duterte’s book and learners’ needs

CHEERS TO Inquirer.net and Philstar.com for drawing attention to the misplaced priorities in the government's budget, particularly the allocation of PHP10 million for Vice President Sara Duterte's self-authored children's book "Isang Kaibigan" (A Friend).

Who dropped the ball? Reports on Guo’s escape should focus on accountability

Only Rappler, in a report written by Jairo Bolledo and published on August 21, called attention to the government’s lack of haste and urgency in preventing Guo’s departure.

Portrait of Sara Duterte as national spoiled brat

AMONG THE many problems left over from the Duterte regime is Sara Duterte as vice president. She landed the post that has been described as a “spare tire,” relegated to ritual and ceremony. And yet, hold your breath, the VP becomes president should anything happen to the incumbent. The...

Media spotlight shortfall in Marawi fund in 2025 budget

CHEERS TO some media for calling attention to the continued failure of the Marcos administration to provide the necessary funds for the rehabilitation of Marawi in its proposed 2025 budget of PHP6.354 trillion.

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.