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 Media on Zaldy Co: Exposing the power behind the flood-control scandal CHEERS TO Rappler, Philstar.com, and Inquirer.net for their sustained and detailed coverage of Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co – businessman, party-list congressman, and a central figure in the corruption scandal surrounding flood-control projects. These outlets went beyond reporting official statements or legal updates. Through continuing investigations, their coverage exposed Co’s use... Rappler and PCIJ: Detecting design for keeping Dutertes in the news CHEERS TO Rappler and the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) for their respective in-depth reports analyzing the strategies of deceit employed by the Dutertes and their supporters to sustain publicity for the Davao-based political dynasty. Duterte in the ICC: Much more than a legal case CHEERS TO Rappler and Bulatlat for doing more than just cite statements of official sources in their coverage of the case of former president Rodrigo Duterte in the International Criminal Court (ICC). Earthquake in Cebu: Coverage includes scientific information about the nature of the quake A 6.9 MAGNITUDE strong earthquake shook the northern parts of Cebu province on the evening of Tuesday, September 30, its epicenter in Bogo City. The record of damage and loss so far includes 74 fatalities, 559 injuries, and 209,972 affected families reeling in the aftermath. Media reports estimated damage... Philippine flood-control scandal: Official neglect of people’s lives IT WAS only in September 2025 that the fraudulent use of flood control funds became public knowledge. The scandal overshadowed other concerns, with the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee providing explosive televised testimony of the fraudulent diversion of funds for flood control infrastructure into private pockets of politicians and DPWH... Media probes Nicolas Torre III’s removal from PNP chief office CHEERS TO Rappler, Inquirer.net, and News5 for explaining the significance of Nicolas Torre III’s abrupt removal from the highest Philippine National Police (PNP) rank. Daily Tribune calls Gaza’s food scarcity a ‘fake famine’ JEERS TO Daily Tribune for claiming a “fake famine” in Gaza, contradicting confirmation by the United Nations and food security experts that people are suffering from food deprivation in the Palestinian area. Investigative journalism drives Discaya probe beyond Senate hearings BILLIONS OF pesos have flowed into flood-control projects over the past decade to favor a small circle of contractors. Many projects exist only on paper, the actual construction proceeding as “ghost” activities. Some have collapsed within months after completion, showing flaws in construction. As floods continue to batter communities... Policy debate on online gambling and social values FROM MARCH to August 2025, debates in the Upper and Lower houses intensified on the question of whether or not online gambling should be completely banned or regulated, reflecting the range of views held by lawmakers and the general public. In early July, bills had already been filed accordingly. 2026 National budget: Headlines hit the big numbers THE SUBMISSION of the MARCOS administration’s PHP6.793-trillion 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP) on August 7 grabbed headlines, its historic size duly highlighted, a budget consistent with constitutional requirements and “ready to execute.” From PHP6.352 trillion in 2025, the increase once again placed education at the top of allocations, with... « Previous1234…203Next »
