Journalism Review Archives | Page 19 of 164 | CMFR

Tribune enables red-tagging, mum on SC decision

JEERS TO the Daily Tribune for its dubious position on red-tagging. It was the only newspaper that did not report on the landmark ruling of the Supreme Court defining red-tagging and the dangers those red-tagged faced.

Mayor Alice Guo POGO controversy exposes need for electoral reform

THE PROBE into the involvement of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in criminal cases exposed a host of other issues. A Senate resolution in July 2023 started the investigation and revealed the strange and curious case of Alice Guo. Her election as mayor of Bamban, Tarlac province in 2022...

From the Newsrooms: May 19 to 25, 2024

Zubiri steps down as senate president; Bamban Mayor shifts narrative; Ex-Wescom chief denies alleged WPS agreement with China Zubiri steps down as senate president; Bamban Mayor shifts narrative; Ex-Wescom chief denies alleged WPS agreement with China

From the Newsrooms: May 12 to 18, 2024

WHO IS Alice Guo? The question remains unanswered even as the media grapple with information about the identity and citizenship of the woman who was elected as mayor of Bamban in Tarlac province.

From the Newsrooms: May 5 to 11, 2024

China insists on “new model” agreement with PH; PDEA leaks linked to the alleged destabilization plot vs Marcos Jr.

Coverage of ABS-CBN, Villar deal ignores relevant context

JEERS TO media for failing to include relevant background in reporting the signing of documents by officials of ABS-CBN and ALLTV to seal a business deal.

Underutilized bike lanes? Rappler checks on number of cyclists on EDSA

CHEERS TO Rappler for exposing the skewed data that Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has been using to justify its opposition to the widening of bicycle lanes in the city.

From the Newsrooms: April 21 to May 4, 2024

More attacks by the China Coast Guard in WPS; PH falls two notches in World Press Freedom Index

‘Controlled forum:’ Rappler highlights underrecognized transport sector in Marcos’ traffic town hall

CHEERS TO Rappler for pointing out the absence of some civil society groups and transport advocates in the very first public town hall on traffic; and for actually giving them space in his story.

From the Newsrooms: April 7 to 20, 2024

“IT’S COMPLICATED.” The two words were all President Marcos Jr. had to say about his relationship with the Duterte family.