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Rappler lists reports on Duterte’s drug war

CHEERS TO Rappler for its compilation of reports that reviewed former President Rodrigo Duterte’s “drug war.” The report echoed the message of human rights advocates now that the strongman has stepped down– “never forget”.

Media explain end of energy exploration talks with China

CHEERS TO the media organizations that supported with expert analysis their reports on the end of Philippines-China energy exploration talks. Radyo5 and ANC’s interviews explained how the move prevented a “Constitutional crisis,” and stressed the consequences of an energy shortage on the citizenry.

Two Bulletin “reports” were no more than PR pieces

JEERS TO the Manila Bulletin for wasting space on two PR pieces it passed off as journalism. Both were so blatantly in the interest of the objects of praise that it calls attention to the lapses in judgment of a legacy newspaper.

Rappler and Inquirer feature LGBTQ+ voices in Pride Month reports

CHEERS TO Inquirer.net and Rappler for joining the annual celebration of Pride Month. Other media organizations followed Pride Month only with routine coverage of events but Inquirer.net and Rappler went the extra mile through insightful reports on issues relevant to the LGBTQ+ community and its members’ rights.

Rappler documentary reveals YouTube role in pro-Marcos vloggers’ disinformation drive

CHEERS TO a Rappler documentary that revealed how the disinformation spread by pro-Marcos Jr. vloggers helped make him president.

CNN PH and Inquirer.net review BBB program, zoom in on transport crisis

CHEERS TO CNN Philippines’ and Inquirer.net’s online reports which reviewed former President Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘Build, Build, Build’ (BBB) program, and its promise to improve transportation all over the country. Dubbing it as ushering in “the golden age of infrastructure,” the government claimed ‘BBB’ would enhance mobility and connectivity nationwide...

Quick response: Media question legality of NTC order vs alternative press

CHEERS TO several media organizations for quickly challenging the legality of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) order blocking access to two alternative media news sites. TeleRadyo and TV5 conducted interviews with an independent legal expert who underlined how the agency violated due process. The Philippine Daily Inquirer in an...

This Week in Media (June 20 to 24, 2022)

NEWS REPORTS this week featured the farmers, fisherfolk, jeepney drivers and commuters who are most directly affected by the impact of still rising petroleum product prices. Rising steadily in recent weeks, fuel costs have driven the cost of living beyond the means of the majority of Filipinos, including the...

CNN PH and ANC quiz incoming BIR Chief Guillermo

CHEERS TO CNN Philippines’ The Final Word and ANC’s Headstart for their separate interviews with Lilia Guillermo, the President-elect’s choice to head the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

TV5, Philstar.com explain legal process in Mandaluyong hit-and-run

CHEERS TO TV5’s Frontline Pilipinas and Philstar.com for explaining the basic rules of criminal procedure in connection with the June 5 hit-and-run incident that injured a security guard on mall duty by the owner- driver of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) in Mandaluyong City. The reports helped the public...