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 Media explain why Paeng devastated BARMM CHEERS TO Philstar.com, TV5, and MindaNews for reports that explained why the impact of the storm Paeng on the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was so severe. As many as 159 died in the Region because of landslides and flooding, although it was not even in the... Revisiting the pain of Children in Conflict with the Law CHEERS TO the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalismâs (PCIJ) report on children in conflict with the law (CICL) which exposed the flaws of the juvenile justice system in the country. Inquirer.net reviews UNHRCâs attention to PH laws, press freedom CHEERS TO Inquirer.net for its report that did more than echo quotes issued by the Philippine government and its officials during the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the state of human rights in the country in Geneva, Switzerland last November 14. The news account correctly reviewed the recommendations from... Civil society counters official claims on human rights, climate crisis THREE HIGH-LEVEL meetings gathered Southeast Asian and world leaders last week: the ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on November 10 to 13; the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, on the 15th and 16th; and the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) from the 16th to 19th in Bangkok, Thailand. Philstar.com report makes inflation understandable CHEERS TO Philstar.com for explaining inflation, which affects everyone, starting with what it is, what causes it, and what the Philippine government can do to address it. Published on November 4, the report was timely and comprehensive. âLand is Lifeâ: Online media zoom in on plight of IPs amid climate crisis CHEERS TO Bulatlat, MindaNews, Philstar.com, and Rappler for calling attention to the vulnerability of the countryâs Indigenous Peoples (IPs), who are now suffering the consequences of the severe weather conditions arising from climate change in addition to their long struggle to protect their ancestral lands and cultural heritage. TV programs critique Senate Presidentâs remarks on media freedom CHEERS TO two television programs for their critique of Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiriâs remarks against the media. ANCâs Dateline Philippines pointed out his lack of understanding of the role of the press in democracy and dissected the possible impact of his statement while One Newsâ The Chiefs called... Percy Lapid slay masterminds identified; Media hardly respond to governmentâs denial of killingâs chilling effect THE CASE has proven to be among the most highly publicized of journalist killings in recent years. The huge following of broadcaster Percival Mabasa, better known to his audience as Percy Lapid, has guaranteed continuing and close media attention. Beyond the Lapid Case: Media examine prison system issues CHEERS TO Rappler, One News, and ANC for their reports that examined other issues in the wake of the investigation of the killing of broadcaster Percival Mabasa aka Percy Lapid. Most media organizations followed the unfolding investigation which revealed long-standing problems that have plagued the prison system. But the... Marcos declares four regions in state of calamity; Climate change gains momentum in media coverage âPAENGâ ENTERED the country in time for the long âUndasâ weekend and the traditional Catholic celebration of All Saintsâ and All Soulsâ Day. The Severe Tropical Storm, with the international name Nalgae, entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on October 26. Its track was projected to cover Visayas and... « Previous1…3132333435…201Next »