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Kicking off the campaign period: Admin-backed senatorial candidates receive more TV news mileage

THE OFFICIAL campaign period kicked off on February 11 for the May 2025 midterm elections with 66 senatorial candidates and 156 party-list groups vying for seats in Congress. Different parties and alliances held proclamation rallies to present their political platforms, introducing old and new faces, and familiar and not...

Philstar.com tracks impact of Trump’s freeze order on USAID fund

CHEERS TO Philstar.com for checking the consequences of President Donald Trump’s stop-work order on United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for development work in the Philippines.

Media explain process, identify actors in Sara’s impeachment

CHEERS TO the media reports that provided the necessary context on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, explaining a complex political process so it can be understood by the public.

Few reports help the public stay informed during campaign season

CHEERS TO the few reports that exemplify the role of journalism in informing the public about the rules and regulations governing elections, including voters' rights

A week with the Villars: Inquirer, Bulletin boost Villar candidacy with “puff pieces”

JEERS TO Inquirer.net and Manila Bulletin Online for the publication of puff pieces on Senator Mark Villar and his sister Camille Villar, Representative of Las Piñas City who is also running for senator in the 2025 midterm elections. The articles published in the two news sites were similar in...

Media still fixated with Rodrigo Duterte, ready to provide positive coverage

TWO YEARS out of office, Rodrigo Duterte continues to retain his popularity, capturing media attention with his statements as he did when he was in office. The polling firm Pulse Asia reported in June 2022 that Duterte, unlike his predecessors, had kept his high approval rating throughout the entire...

What’s next for Sara? Teleradyo points to the flawed delay of the impeachment process

CHEERS TO Teleradyo Serbisyo for following up on the impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte. Their discussion pointed to the wrongful delay and raised concerns about its implications.

Media expose hidden mechanics of pre-election activities

CHEERS to the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ), TV5's Frontline Pilipinas, and Rappler for demonstrating how media can transcend routine pre-election coverage and provide voters with insights into the electoral process in preparation for the midterm vote.

Media fails to explain 2025 budget fiasco

JEERS TO several media outlets for hyping what former president Rodrigo Duterte had to say about the alleged discrepancies in the bicameral conference committee report (bicam report) on the 2025 national budget.

Rappler and Frontline Tonight discuss comprehensive sex education

CHEERS TO Rappler and Frontline Tonight for reviewing the controversial Senate Bill 1979 or the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Bill and discussing its scope and implementation, debunking false claims that the proposed legislation promotes “hypersexualization” or instruction about sexual practices of children.