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 Lack of Pride: Under-reporting gender issues JUNE IS Pride month, dedicated to remember and highlight the Stonewall uprising in 1969 which is regarded as a catalyst for the popular struggle to assert queer rights. Sadly this year, the memorial month saw the murder of two transwomen in the Philippines. Bulatlat’s pride stories lend color to space claimed in literature, faith, and policy CHEERS TO Bulatlat for its reports that uphold pride, offering a refreshing, radical, and deeply human take on LGBTQIA+ lives and struggles. Love, property, and low news value: The Duterte distraction JEERS TO several media for giving undue prominence to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s personal affairs — particularly his private residence in Davao City and a message to his “13 girlfriends.” When leaders neglect education: Failon’s news commentary presents pattern of failures CHEERS TO the news commentary "Think About It" by Ted Failon that pointed to systemic corruption and the failure of leadership as primary causes of the learning crisis confronting the Philippines.  Rappler’s review checks K to 12 and revised Senior High School program, confirms continuing failure of basic education system CHEERS TO Rappler’s Bonz Magsombol for his recent reports on the Department of Education’s (DepEd) revised K to 12 curriculum. The new program aims to enhance opportunities for employment for Senior High School (SHS). The report raises questions reflecting the need for a long-term perspective on the issues of... BusinessMirror, Frontline Tonight discussed effect of Iran-Israel conflict on PH economy CHEERS TO the BusinessMirror and TV5’s Frontline Tonight for reporting on the outbreak of conflict between Iran and Israel and drawing out the impact of the conflict on the Philippine economy. Media spotlights research studies on discrimination against LGBTQIA+ in workplaces CHEERS TO Rappler, to Daily Tribune, and ABS-CBN News for calling attention to research studies on the discrimination faced by LGBTQIA+ workers. Philstar.com, MindaNews help spot AI fakery online CHEERS TO Philstar.com and MindaNews for stepping up with critical reporting about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate public opinion, offering practical tools to help identify AI-generated content online, especially amid political controversy. “Need to Know:” Correcting misinformation on HIV CHEERS TO GMA News Online’s “Need to Know” video explainer that debunked myths surrounding Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), emphasizing that contracting the virus is not a death sentence. Media reports death of wage hike bill CHEERS TO Michelle Abad of Rappler and Kurt Dela Peña of Inquirer.net for their in-depth reports that traced the legislative timeline of the wage hike bill. « Previous1234…201Next »