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As floodwaters rose, media failed to focus on flood control


JULY OPENED the rainy season with simultaneous storms hitting the country. Cruising, Dante, and Emong all caused floodwaters to rise rapidly around the city. On July 28, media reports highlighted the president’s anger about the failure of the country’s flood-control projects. 

Shadow over sabong: How media tracked the disappearances to discover a mass murder


MORE THAN three years have passed since the disappearance of some 32 sabungeros or cockfighting enthusiasts was first reported in the news. With a lack of evidence to move the story forward, the news waned, overtaken by other developments.  On June 17, a whistleblower came forward telling the story...

Media fuel Castro-Duterte word war but fail to discuss issues


JEERS TO the media for allowing the “word war” between the Malacañang and Vice President Sara Duterte to take up as much space and time as given in their coverage, instead of focusing on the issues reflected in the verbal dispute between the two officials. 

Lack of Pride: Under-reporting gender issues


JUNE IS Pride month, dedicated to remember and highlight the Stonewall uprising in 1969 which is regarded as a catalyst for the popular struggle to assert queer rights. Sadly this year, the memorial month saw the murder of two transwomen in the Philippines. 

Bulatlat’s pride stories lend color to space claimed in literature, faith, and policy


CHEERS TO Bulatlat for its reports that uphold pride, offering a refreshing, radical, and deeply human take on LGBTQIA+ lives and struggles.

Love, property, and low news value: The Duterte distraction


JEERS TO several media for giving undue prominence to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s personal affairs — particularly his private residence in Davao City and a message to his “13 girlfriends.”

When leaders neglect education: Failon’s news commentary presents pattern of failures


CHEERS TO the news commentary "Think About It" by Ted Failon that pointed to systemic corruption and the failure of leadership as primary causes of the learning crisis confronting the Philippines.  

Rappler’s review checks K to 12 and revised Senior High School program, confirms continuing failure of basic education system


CHEERS TO Rappler’s Bonz Magsombol for his recent reports on the Department of Education’s (DepEd) revised K to 12 curriculum. The new program aims to enhance opportunities for employment for Senior High School (SHS). The report raises questions reflecting the need for a long-term perspective on the issues of...

BusinessMirror, Frontline Tonight discussed effect of Iran-Israel conflict on PH economy


CHEERS TO the BusinessMirror and TV5’s Frontline Tonight for reporting on the outbreak of conflict between Iran and Israel and drawing out the impact of the conflict on the Philippine economy. 

Media spotlights research studies on discrimination against LGBTQIA+ in workplaces


CHEERS TO Rappler, to Daily Tribune, and ABS-CBN News for calling attention to research studies on the discrimination faced by LGBTQIA+ workers. 

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