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 When too much is too muchDevoting 50 percent of airtime to one story was excessive “Excessive” was the fitting description of the amount of television airtime given Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup’s candidacy in this year’s Miss Universe beauty pageant last Sept. 13. It was one more demonstration of broadcast news media’s predilection for showbiz and fluff and the increasing time given to entertainment and... Casting light on the “lemon” bill Cheers to the Philippine Daily Inquirer for casting light on a bill that involves protecting the rights of consumers, particularly buyers of brand new cars. Dissecting dengue Cheers to the news organizations that provided background information about the deadly dengue fever, which has claimed hundreds of lives these past months. Accusations Jeers to Malaya Business Insight for reporting the complaints of some 100 Iranian dentistry students before the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) against faculty members, security guards, and students of the Manila Central University (MCU), but without giving the latter’s reaction to the complaints. Looking back Cheers to InterAksyon.com for reminding its readers of the historic rejection of the U.S. bases in the country 20 years ago by the Senate. Spelling it the right way Even after the death of Libyan strongman Col. Moammar Gadhafi, everyone including Philippine newspapers were still having problems spelling his last name. Misleading Advertising of Glutathione Cheers to Newsbreak for investigating the effectiveness of glutathione as a skin whitener and the danger that comes from consuming too much of it. Aquino “double talk” on FOI By Fernando R. Cabigao Jr. President Benigno S. Aquino III lacks the political will to pass the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill, the coalition of freedom of information advocates said in a September press statement. “More than 14 months into his term, President Aquino has not mustered the political... Inaction Jeers to Malaya for publishing a one-sided story on the Catholic Bishop Conference of the Philippines’ (CBCP) supposed inaction on sexual abuse cases. Hate crimes Cheers to the Philippines Graphic for dedicating an issue on issues affecting lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders (LGBT). « Previous1…1011121314…21Next »
