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We will not surrender our freedoms

Today, 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.

Covering the Pandemic

Covering the CoViD-19 Pandemic

Media bias does exist and here’s why it matters

CHEERS TO Christian Esguerra for providing an effective framework for understanding the media, promoting media literacy in the process.

Media break down the ICC decision, explore the issues

ON JULY 18, the International Criminal Court (ICC) appeals chamber dismissed the government’s effort to stop the court’s investigation into the killings that took place in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s “drug war” and those perpetrated by the alleged Davao Death Squad.

TV Patrol, Frontline reports on child’s killing fail to examine drug use, mental health, poverty

JEERS TO TV Patrol and Frontline Pilipinas for airing incomplete reports on a mother who allegedly killed her two-year-old son in Bacoor, Cavite. The reports focused on the alleged drug use of the mother but lacked information and insight from experts on the larger picture of drug use, mental...

From the Newsrooms: Typhoon Egay pummels Luzon; Marcos spends week on high-level events

MEDIA HAD made public President Marcos’ itinerary for the week: after his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 24, BBM would make a three-day state visit to Malaysia from July 25 to 27; on July 28, the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) gathering in Cebu City.

From the Newsrooms: Maharlika signed in time for SONA; ICC proceeds with probe

IT WAS a busy week for President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. Obviously celebrating the signing into law of the Maharlika investment fund last July 18, BBM gathered Cabinet, Palace and other high officials of the administration in full ceremony for the signing, which was livestreamed.

Unsure about winning ‘drug war’? Media give law enforcement free pass

JEERS TO the media’s lack of comprehensive follow-up on the drug war under the Marcos administration. As president-elect, Marcos assured focus on prevention and rehabilitation in continuing his predecessor’s crackdown on drugs.

From The Newsrooms: PH allies affirm arbitration ruling; Water supply still short

A LOW pressure area and southwest monsoons this week poured rain onto depleted Ipo and Angat dams. Maynilad, a water concessionaire that depends on the two reservoirs for its supply announced on July 16 the suspension of scheduled water interruptions indefinitely.