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 De Limaâs prolonged detention: Guilty until proven innocent? CHEERS TO some print and online media for expanding their reports on former senator Leila de Limaâs detention. The reports pointed out the âarbitrarinessâ of her prolonged incarceration, which violated her rights as an accused. From the Newsrooms: El Niño looms large as government worries about getting tourists NEWSROOMS JOINED the furor on social media over the lackluster slogan to promote Philippine tourism. Extended coverage included criticism of the high price of the PR campaign and reflected the deepening public dismay when a promotional video was found to have included stock footage of tourism destinations in other countries. The brave vs the brazen: Journalists shut down Gadonâs antics CHEERS TO some media organizations for their reports on Larry Gadon that provided immediate context, fact-checked his statements, and reviewed the controversies and criticism he has faced. Pride Month: Impressive media focus on SOGIESC Equality bill CHEERS TO some media for marking LGBTQ+ Pride Month with critical and informative coverage. These news organizations kept the LGBTQ+ community and its rights on the agenda, with reports on the SOGIESC Equality Bill and the future of LGBTQ+ rights in the Philippines. From the Newsrooms: The state of the nation in âICUâ DR. PAUL Alanis, Mayonâs resident volcanologist, compared Mayon Volcanoâs condition to a patient in the intensive care unit (ICU): ânot deteriorating but still abnormal.â Reports highlight âholistic approachâ towards people who use drugs CHEERS TO the Philippine Daily Inquirer and Philstar.com for their reports that discuss the need for holistic and humane approaches in dealing with illegal drugs and in fixing the countryâs drug policies. Lazy reporting on police chiefâs vow to ârestoreâ public trust in PNP JEERS TO some news media outlets for reporting the statements of the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on restoring public trust in the police without additional information and context. Buanâs ICC reporting shines through CHEERS TO Rapplerâs Lian Buan for her recent reports on the International Criminal Court (ICC) that provide important insights into the progress of the courtâs handling of the allegations of crimes against humanity committed in the âwar on drugs.â From the newsrooms: Volcanoes, judges, and trust in journalism A rundown of key events and issues the Philippine news media covered from June 12 to 17, 2023. Rappler shows how âdrug war’ violence continues under Marcos CHEERS TO Rapplerâs in-depth report that established how former President Rodrigo Duterteâs âwar on drugsâ continues under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. « Previous1…2223242526…201Next »
