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From the Newsrooms: Drop in trust and approval ratings across three branches of government

DESPITE the corruption and violence that marred his six years in office, Rodrigo Duterte remained popular until the end of his tenure. He maintained a rating of 70 and above throughout his six-year term, except for the 64 percent rating recorded in September 2021, his lowest.

CNN Philippines reveals more Filipinos without enough water supply

CHEERS TO CNN Philippines for a special report that put the spotlight on the ongoing water and sanitation crisis in Pola, Oriental Mindoro.

Inquirer report reveals why foreign investors are wary of Maharlika fund

CHEERS TO the Philippine Daily Inquirer for a report that called attention to key issues surrounding the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF).

Pressed at a Presser: NTF-Elcac caught off guard by activists in own presscon

IN AN unexpected turn of events, a press conference organized by military officials belied the claim of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) and countered its own narrative about two women activists who had been reported missing since September 2.

From the Newsrooms: Confidential funds still an issue; Same ballooning of funds observed for Davao City during Mayor Sara Duterte’s term

THE HOUSE might have ended plenary deliberations for the 2024 General Appropriations Bill last September 27. But the chamber seems poised to probe further into the controversial confidential funds (CF), particularly those of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education (DepEd).

From the Newsrooms: Activists reveal abduction in NTF-Elcac’s own presser; Vog and smog cover skies of Manila and Batangas

“NAG-BOOMERANG” was how GMA-7 reporter Jun Veneracion described the press briefing that turned the story on the National Task Force to End Local Communist and Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac). On September 19, officials of the task force were set to present Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro, environmental activists who had...

Immunity or Impunity: Rappler spotlights abuse of workers by diplomats

CHEERS TO Rappler for its investigative reports that exposed the abuse and exploitation of migrant workers by their diplomat employers.

A Tale of Contrasts: Ten-day coverage of Martial Law commemoration

SEPTEMBER 21 marks one of the darkest days of Philippine history, when President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. issued Proclamation 1081 which shut down the system of government under which he was elected.

Media’s selective coverage of Martin Romualdez

A QUICK scan of media coverage shows that House Speaker Martin Romualdez has been consistently in news headlines. News follows him everywhere, reporting his plans to talk with executives of oil companies to address price hikes, his vows to work harder amid his high survey rating, and a statement...

From the Newsrooms: Demand for confidential funds trending across agencies

THE NATIONAL budget discussion is tedious and technical. But it remains a core process that determines how the government fulfills its mandate of public service. The process can be daunting to ordinary citizens, but this should not deter the scrutiny and critical evaluation of the allocations.