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Philstar.com zooms in on PH lack of attention to green recovery

CHEERS TO Philstar.com’s two-part report on the country's lack of attention to the climate crisis amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Written by Ramon Royandoyan and edited by Ian Cigaral, the report was published on August 8 and 9.

Philstar.com amplifies calls for protection of indigenous culture

CHEERS TO Philstar.com for highlighting the concerns of indigenous peoples (IPs). The online news site’s August 9 report is a timely reminder of the multi-cultural quality of the country and how respect for the traditions of indigenous peoples is imperative. The Philippines commemorates National Indigenous Peoples’ Day every 9th...

GMA News recalls K-12 issues

CHEERS TO GMA News Digital’s Need To Know episode on the K-12 Basic Education Program. Published on August 5, the report by Jay Lord Bade recalled issues that challenge its effectiveness, stressing the need for a review ahead of the return to face to face classes in elementary and...

Inquirer.net spotlights DepEd purchase of overpriced laptops

CHEERS TO Inquirer.net's report on the Department of Education’s (DepEd) purchase of outdated yet expensive PHP 58,300 laptops.

One PH explains factors in Metro Manila flooding

CHEERS TO One PH’s interview with an urban planning expert, which underlined issues causing the flooding of urban areas. The discussion addressed recent flash floods in Metro Manila, drawing out informed proposals for the issue’s prevention.

Puff pieces promote Padilla, Gatchalian

JEERS TO some broadsheets’ practice of publishing PR pieces in the guise of news. In just one month, they published a number of reports on Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Robin Padilla. Those pieces made it appear that their statements were landmark declarations on pressing issues.

This Week in Media (August 1 to 5, 2022)

A FORMER president and key personality in the EDSA People Power Movement has passed, and while the current administration saw fit to declare a 10-day period of mourning for Fidel V. Ramos, it has not honored his legacy as a champion of peace and democracy.

Rappler reports inadequate gov’t support in fight against plastic

CHEERS TO Rappler for highlighting how inadequate government support leaves vulnerable communities with no choice but to find their own solutions to urgent, long-standing problems.

Facts First questions Marcos son’s designation as House leader

CHEERS TO veteran political journalist Christian Esguerra for an insightful and straight to the point examination of a telling development in the House of Representatives.

Media quick in reporting Abra quake, follow-up needed

IN THE MORNING OF July 27, a magnitude 7 quake shook parts of Luzon, its epicenter in the northern province of Abra. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) initially pegged the earthquake’s magnitude at 7.3, and reported that it had occurred at 8:43 am, but later downgraded...