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Cycle of violence recalls dark Duterte legacy

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ANC calls out proposal to benefit ex-Presidents with life-long privileges

CHEERS TO ANC’s “Dateline Philippines” for the quick and prompt check on the proposed Former Presidents Benefits Act, an example of the misplaced priorities and patronage politics practiced by the members of the House of Representatives. Media had reported in February that Senators Christopher “Bong” Go, Ronald “Bato” dela...

Rappler reports struggles of jeepney drivers against “modernization”

CHEERS TO Rappler for its report highlighting the perspectives of traditional jeepney drivers on the government’s “modernization” program. The report delved into the factors that hamper their participation.

Faith and Politics: Role of the Catholic Church revisited

CHEERS TO Philstar.com’s report for starting a discourse that could help Filipinos understand the role of religious groups, especially the Roman Catholic Church, in the country.

Rappler’s Documentary Focuses on Dissenting and Critical Vloggers

CHEERS TO Rappler for its documentary that profiles online dissenters, critics and oppositionists. This minority constitutes a legitimate and necessary voice in a democracy.

Lessons learned from EDSA this 2023

THE SILENCE from the Palace last week as the 37th anniversary of EDSA People Power approached suggested that the national holiday would be forgotten or ignored on the first year of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as president.

China’s use of lasers on PCG triggers discussion on possible PH response

AS UNFORTUNATE as it is, harassment by Chinese vessels asserting their claim over Philippine waters is no longer surprising or shocking to Filipinos. The 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated China’s claims to the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) has almost been forgotten or rendered irrelevant, with former President Rodrigo...

ABS-CBN News Bares Layers of Onion Crisis

CHEERS TO ABS-CBN News for looking into the multiple issues behind the drastic increase in onion prices in the Philippine market. NXT, ABS-CBN News’ digital arm, produced an explainer last February 13 that described the challenges faced by onion farmers.

Rappler identifies anti-SOGIE Bill disinformation network

CHEERS TO Rappler for its in-depth report that uncovered and analyzed the online disinformation network against the SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sex Characteristics) Equality Bill.

Rappler highlights online communities’ role in connecting LGBT Filipinos pushing for SOGIE Bill

CHEERS TO Rappler for its in-depth report highlighting the personal and collective struggles of the Filipino LGBT community. Through interviews, research, and visualized data, it showed how social media have become an essential tool for marginalized communities to assert their rights.