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 Rappler exposes Duterte family’s stash of guns CHEERS TO Rappler for its investigative report that revealed the formidable arsenal of guns held by former President Rodrigo Duterte together with at least four members of his family, counting a total of 654 guns. The piece, written by Lian Buan, Jairo Bolledo, and Jodesz Gavilan, asked: “Why so... Shrinking news space: CNN Philippines shuts down due to financial losses CNN PHILIPPINES officially announced on Jan. 29 that it was shutting down operations on all platforms following several years of financial losses. Under the budget gun: Rights body falls victim to pressure politics THE COMMISSION on Human Rights (CHR) succeeded in having its budget for 2024 approved by the Senate but did not emerge from it unscathed. Its proposed PHP1.9 billion was cut down to PHP934 million. It was also forced to modify its positions on decriminalization of abortion and SOGIE equality. Reports on PH-EU trade talks ignore concerns about human rights JEERS TO several print media for failing to include the necessary perspective of human rights in reporting the resumption of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between the Philippines and the European Union (EU). Most of the coverage did not include background to inform the public that the EU suspended... Rappler reviews Marcos Jr.’s lackluster performance in national and local crises CHEERS TO Rappler's two special reports which reviewed the failure of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to act on urgent issues involved in national and local problems. This Week in Media (June 27 to July 1, 2022) FINALLY OFFICIAL: Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. assumed his post as the 17th president of the Philippines. On June 28, the Supreme Court ruled to dismiss with finality motions questioning Marcos Jr.’s candidacy. No surprise as the restoration of Marcos’ family continues to trouble those who fought against Martial Law... Jose “Boyet” Sison, 58 Jose “Boyet” Sison, Boyet Sison, DZMM, Fastbreak, Hardball, ABS-CBN, TV Patrol, Alam N’yo Ba?, Philippine Basketball Association, PBA, Obit, April 2022 Obit VERA Files misinformation tip line VERA Files launched VERA the truthbot in the first ever public misinformation tip line on Viber in Asia Pacific. Advertorials for mask product sideline public safety issue JEERS TO Inquirer.net for running two advertorials about a face mask in the market whose effectivity in preventing COVID-19 transmission has been questioned by medical professionals. “CopperMask” has been endorsed by showbiz celebrities. Some government officials have also appeared in public wearing this mask, or promoted the product in... Is there more to the no-el trial balloon? THE MEDIA did not quite know what to make of the suggestion. Comelec officials were at the House of Representatives on September 24 to brief lawmakers about its budget of PHP14.6 billion for 2021. But instead of asking them how they are working to make sure a new generation... 123…36Next »
