24 Oras Archives

Presidential health: When private becomes public

PRESIDENT FERDINAND Marcos Jr. was hospitalized for diverticulitis on January 21 this year. On January 22, Claire Castro, Palace Press Officer, said the president was discharged on the same... Read more

Media report what’s next after Duterte’s pre-trial hearings at the ICC

CHEERS TO the news organizations that clearly explained the possible outcomes of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s confirmation of charges hearings at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Duterte has been... Read more

Media fuel Castro-Duterte word war but fail to discuss issues

JEERS TO the media for allowing the “word war” between the Malacañang and Vice President Sara Duterte to take up as much space and time as given in their... Read more

Free TV Election Reporting: Small Shifts, Familiar Shortcomings

Primetime television displayed modest shifts in its coverage of the May 2025 elections but remained stuck in old habits. Compared to the past, media outlets did cast a wider... Read more

March 10 to 30, 2025: Political controversies, campaign trail dominate media coverage

A SURGE of political controversies roiled the three weeks of campaign from March 10 to 30, 2025, along with the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who was served... Read more

Media recall the Big One, discuss PH earthquake preparedness

CHEERS TO media reports on the 7.7 temblor in Myanmar which also recalled the vulnerability of the Philippines to earthquakes, describing the active fault line that runs through the... Read more

Feb 17 to March 9, 2025: Airtime for election news dips

Election coverage during the second, third, and fourth weeks of the campaign period consolidated news on campaign sorties and rallies of senatorial candidates into single reports. This collective reporting... Read more

Kicking off the campaign period: Admin-backed senatorial candidates receive more TV news mileage

THE OFFICIAL campaign period kicked off on February 11 for the May 2025 midterm elections with 66 senatorial candidates and 156 party-list groups vying for seats in Congress. Different... Read more

Media explain process, identify actors in Sara’s impeachment

CHEERS TO the media reports that provided the necessary context on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, explaining a complex political process so it can be understood by... Read more

Few reports help the public stay informed during campaign season

CHEERS TO the few reports that exemplify the role of journalism in informing the public about the rules and regulations governing elections, including voters' rights Read more

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