Reporting education and peace in the south CHEERS TO the Philippine Daily Inquirer for publishing news reports on some underreported stories on education and peace in Mindanao. Naming the victim JEERS TO several media organizations for naming the 14-year-old boy who died in a hazing incident allegedly perpetuated by a gang in Bulacan province last June 23. PWDs and the Law CHEERS TO several television news programs for looking into the plight of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Promoting Roxas JEERS TO several major newspapers for promoting a possible presidential candidate in next year’s elections. Conflict of interest? CHEERS TO the Philippine Daily Inquirer for a story on a possible Constitutional violation in the re-election of Vice President Jejomar Binay as Boy Scout of the Philippines (BSP) President. PR for “tourism” Jeers to The Daily Tribune for publishing a report that sounded like a press release from a government agency, and which also promoted a shopping mall. Explaining “liquefaction” Cheers to ABS-CBN 2’s TV Patrol for an informative report on liquefaction— one of the hazards that could result from a strong earthquake. Departing from the usual CHEERS TO two news programs for giving attention to those sector often marginalized by the media, and for airing a digestible backgrounder on the Moro struggle. What Senate reshuffle? JEERS TO the Daily Tribune for a misleading and biased report on the alleged Senate reshuffle to replace Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. as committee head for delays in passing the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). A press release in disguise JEERS TO The Philippine Star for publishing and placing an obvious press release promoting a delivery company in the News section on its June 18 issue. « Previous1…127128129130131…159Next »
