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 China’s use of lasers on PCG triggers discussion on possible PH response AS UNFORTUNATE as it is, harassment by Chinese vessels asserting their claim over Philippine waters is no longer surprising or shocking to Filipinos. The 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated China’s claims to the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) has almost been forgotten or rendered irrelevant, with former President Rodrigo... ABS-CBN News Bares Layers of Onion Crisis CHEERS TO ABS-CBN News for looking into the multiple issues behind the drastic increase in onion prices in the Philippine market. NXT, ABS-CBN News’ digital arm, produced an explainer last February 13 that described the challenges faced by onion farmers. Rappler identifies anti-SOGIE Bill disinformation network CHEERS TO Rappler for its in-depth report that uncovered and analyzed the online disinformation network against the SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sex Characteristics) Equality Bill. Rappler highlights online communities’ role in connecting LGBT Filipinos pushing for SOGIE Bill CHEERS TO Rappler for its in-depth report highlighting the personal and collective struggles of the Filipino LGBT community. Through interviews, research, and visualized data, it showed how social media have become an essential tool for marginalized communities to assert their rights. Behind the Numbers: Inquirer takes a closer look at GDP Growth CHEERS TO Inquirer.net’s report last January 31 for looking into the high Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of the Philippines, which public officials cheered and credited to the new administration. Remembering, Retelling: Rappler shares stories of the victims of Duterte’s drug war CHEERS TO Rappler's series that recalled the nightmare that continues to haunt families who lost loved ones to Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs.” Listening to their stories and retelling these tales stir the memories of that dark period when state forces were commanded to turn their guns on citizens,... More Malacañang renovations: Some media beguiled by Palace tour MALACAĂ‘ANG Palace is not a place anyone can visit on a whim. Strict measures apply for entry into the grounds and buildings that serve as the office and residence of the Philippine President. Media on EDCA: Taking on geo-political issues and local concerns CHEERS TO Rappler, TV5, and Radyo Singko for reports that explained the issues involved in the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), the implementation of which is being “expanded.” The Philippines and the US signed the agreement in 2014 in addition to the Mutual Defense Treaty which commits both countries... ROTC as “cure” for mental health problems: Media cite experts to refute DND Claim CHEERS TO reports which quickly debunked the claim of Secretary of National Defense Carlito Galvez, Jr. who argued for making the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program mandatory, because it can help “cure” mental health issues. Duterte’s Basic Education Report: Media welcome Sara’s admission of deficiencies SARA DUTERTE’S presentation of a Basic Education Report (BER) was obviously designed to assure the people and the rest of government that she is giving her most serious attention to address the challenges that confront her as Secretary of Education. The report is not part of a regular routine.... « Previous1…2728293031…201Next »
