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Philstar.com, Rappler, and Vera Files exposed the propaganda against Aquino’s senate win

CHEERS TO Philstar.com, Rappler, and Vera Files for spotting the use of social media to spread partisan false propaganda. The three new organizations revealed the network of coordinated Facebook posts to portray former President Rodrigo Duterte as the champion of free tertiary education law. CHEERS TO Philstar.com, Rappler, and Vera...

A learning moment: Understanding 2024 FLEMMS findings

THE REPORTED results of the 2024 Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS) results sparked public dismay after major outlets erroneously reported that 18.9 million high school graduates of 2024 were functionally illiterate. The error misunderstood Senator Sherwin Gatchalian’s statement during a Senate hearing.

Election Day 2025: TV5 shines with live data reporting

MEDIA HIGHLIGHTED the violence and mechanical disruptions in the coverage of the 2025 midterm elections on May 12, which were held amid significant political developments, including the falling out between the president and vice president.

After killer accidents: Business Mirror highlights road safety and health concerns

CHEERS TO BusinessMirror’s report that called attention to the state of road safety in the country–after the two killer crashes in the first week of May that killed a dozen people.

From dynasties to digital ads: PCIJ sets standard for election reporting

CHEERS TO the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) for its examination of troublesome issues shaping the polls, presenting the truth with data that reveals the entrenchment of political dynasties, developments in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), and the impact of finance on the polls.

The devil in the details: MindaNews breaks down the budget document to expose unjustified allocations

CHEERS TO MindaNews for its in-depth reporting on Davao City’s continued prioritization of peace and order in its 2025 budget—a piece that offered both critical context and transparency in local governance.

Celebrating a life: PH media spotlight on Pope Francis and his legacy

HE IS the third, not the first pope, to travel to Asia’s largest Catholic country. But it is Pope Francis’ visit in 2015 that has left an indelible mark on the country’s public memory, perhaps, even on its history.

Sandy Cay is Ours: Frontline Tonight debunks China’s propaganda

CHEERS TO TV5’s Frontline Tonight's reports on the Philippines’ assertion of sovereignty over the Sandy Cay, in response to the disinformation campaign by a Chinese media.

Reports on OFW suicides, handled with care

CHEERS TO BusinessMirror, Daily Tribune, and Inquirer.net for the careful treatment of the rising incidents of suicide among Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong. Focusing on the risk factors involved in working abroad, the reports presented the experience of working abroad without sensationalism.

On Duterte’s arrest: Imee Marcos’ belated protest and fuss

A MONTH AFTER he was taken into custody by the International Criminal Court (ICC), former President Rodrigo Duterte remains the subject of controversy and debate in the country.