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 Faith and Politics: Role of the Catholic Church revisited CHEERS TO Philstar.com’s report for starting a discourse that could help Filipinos understand the role of religious groups, especially the Roman Catholic Church, in the country. Rappler’s Documentary Focuses on Dissenting and Critical Vloggers CHEERS TO Rappler for its documentary that profiles online dissenters, critics and oppositionists. This minority constitutes a legitimate and necessary voice in a democracy. Lessons learned from EDSA this 2023 THE SILENCE from the Palace last week as the 37th anniversary of EDSA People Power approached suggested that the national holiday would be forgotten or ignored on the first year of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as president. 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 MALACAÑANG 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. « Previous1…2829303132…202Next »