We will not surrender our freedomsToday, Independence Day, we renew our pledge to serve the people, to continue speaking truth to power, and to guard and defend freedom of the press and of expression from all threats.Read More Covering the PandemicRead more Covering the CoViD-19 Pandemic Three reports on Marcos Jr.’s birthday concert recall his family history of lavish parties CHEERS TO Rappler, Interaksyon, and BusinessWorld for providing the relevant background of lavish parties hosted by his parents, Ferdinand and Imelda, in reports on Marcos Jr.’s 67th birthday bash this month – a celebration which featured Duran Duran, an English pop rock band, concert. Missing context in reports on 107th birthday of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.  JEERS TO the media outlets that failed to include historical context in reports about the Marcos family’s celebration of the birth anniversary of their patriarch, Ferdinand Marcos Sr. on September 11. Two of GMA’s regional news programs sign off TWO OF GMA’s regional TV news programs – Balitang Bicolandia and Balitang Southern Tagalog – aired their last newscast on August 30, 2024. Both programs were key sources for local news and information for their respective areas, the former on the Bicol region and the latter on CALABARZON and... Reports expose funding gap between Duterte’s book and learners’ needs CHEERS TO Inquirer.net and Philstar.com for drawing attention to the misplaced priorities in the government's budget, particularly the allocation of PHP10 million for Vice President Sara Duterte's self-authored children's book "Isang Kaibigan" (A Friend). Who dropped the ball? Reports on Guo’s escape should focus on accountability Only Rappler, in a report written by Jairo Bolledo and published on August 21, called attention to the government’s lack of haste and urgency in preventing Guo’s departure. Portrait of Sara Duterte as national spoiled brat AMONG THE many problems left over from the Duterte regime is Sara Duterte as vice president. She landed the post that has been described as a “spare tire,” relegated to ritual and ceremony. And yet, hold your breath, the VP becomes president should anything happen to the incumbent. The... Media spotlight shortfall in Marawi fund in 2025 budget CHEERS TO some media for calling attention to the continued failure of the Marcos administration to provide the necessary funds for the rehabilitation of Marawi in its proposed 2025 budget of PHP6.354 trillion. Olympics 2024: Media and Paris Games reportage THE PARIS Olympics made history for the Philippines when gymnast Carlos Yulo won two gold medals for his country. From July 26 to August 11, the country’s media beamed its brightest spotlight on the sports arena, making it possible for audiences at home to watch their athletes perform, compete,... Officials interceding for POGOS remain unnamed THE PHILIPPINE Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on June 29 issued a statement saying that “a former high ranking government official tried to facilitate the grant of gaming licenses to some of the illegal POGOs that have been recently raided and found engaged in illegal activities.” Alejandro Tengco, PAGCOR... Back to school, back to old problems and propaganda as patriotic exercise MUDDIED GROUNDS, crowded classrooms, and a new song to sing at flag-raising – a mix of old and new problems marked the opening of classes on July 29 for the school year opening of 2024. « Previous1…910111213…202Next »
