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 âControlled forum:â Rappler highlights underrecognized transport sector in Marcosâ traffic town hall CHEERS TO Rappler for pointing out the absence of some civil society groups and transport advocates in the very first public town hall on traffic; and for actually giving them space in his story. From the Newsrooms: April 7 to 20, 2024 âITâS COMPLICATED.â The two words were all President Marcos Jr. had to say about his relationship with the Duterte family. Shift in news coverage of West Philippine Sea needed THERE ARE no signs to indicate that China will put a halt to its bullying tactics in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). They will keep up the gray zone tacticsâtailing and shadowing Filipino vessels, using blinding lasers, and firing water cannons at vessels on supply missions to troops based... Media should check construction in protected areas THE BUILDING of a resort in the midst of the fabled Chocolate Hills of Bohol was first revealed by a social media post to advertise the place, oblivious to the serious concerns it raised. Netizens quickly reacted and triggered widespread criticism that urged the Senate to hold an investigation. From the Newsrooms: March 24 to April 6, 2024 Reportage on the West Philippine Sea hit new ground with the revelation of an alleged âgentlemanâs agreementâ between President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese Presidednt Xi Jinping. Bulatlat launches journalistâs guide for HR reporting BULATLAT, AN alternative media outlet, launched on March 21 a digital module to help fellow journalists and newsrooms âintegrate human rights in their reportage, regardless of their beat.â A Duterte legacy: Rappler recalls killings in Davao City amid Basteâs ânewâ drug war CHEERS TO Rappler for pointing out that drug-related killings have not stopped in Davao City as the incumbent mayor issued a declaration of his war on illegal drugs. Recalling the cityâs history of killings, reporter Jodesz Gavilan warned of even worse violence. From the Newsrooms: March 17 to 23, 2024 THIS WEEK, âFrom the Newsroomsâ looks at the media coverage of two events. On March 20, a hearing in the House on the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) revealed that Chinese nationals were included in the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA). On March 21, Arnolfo Teves, the alleged mastermind of... Cha-cha plebiscite and midterm polls in one event: A test of Comelecâs independence BOTH LEGISLATIVE chambers are on the forefront of ongoing charter change discussions. Legislators have repeatedly said that amendments will be limited to economic measures in the 1987 Constitution. Rappler exposes Duterte familyâs stash of guns CHEERS TO Rappler for its investigative report that revealed the formidable arsenal of guns held by former President Rodrigo Duterte together with at least four members of his family, counting a total of 654 guns. The piece, written by Lian Buan, Jairo Bolledo, and Jodesz Gavilan, asked: âWhy so... « Previous1…1213141516…201Next »
