elections Archives

Inquirer.net: Ako Bicol’s misrepresentation in Congress

CHEERS TO Inquirer.net’s Kurt Dela Peña for focusing on the case of Ako Bicol Party-list as an example of the failure of the Party-list Systems Law. Dela Peña described... Read more

From dynasties to digital ads: PCIJ sets standard for election reporting

CHEERS TO the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) for its examination of troublesome issues shaping the polls, presenting the truth with data that reveals the entrenchment of political... Read more

Campaign jingles and the sound of misogyny

CAMPAIGN JINGLES add to the fun of elections in the Philippines, with some staying fixed in the mind long after election day. Not having a catchy tune or clever... Read more

Marking Women’s Month 2025: Persistent Struggles, Political Frontlines, and the Election

AS THE Philippines marked Women’s Month this 2025, media reports painted a powerful, multifaceted picture of the lives, struggles, and victories of Filipino women. From political frontlines to prison... 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

ANC anchor Kat Domingo threatened online

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – On February 11, 2025, Katrina Domingo, ANC’s Headstart anchor, and ABS-CBN’s reporter, posted on her twitter account that she was threatened online. Read more

ANFREL offers media fellowship program on election reporting

THE ASIAN Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) is offering its media fellowship program that has a series of online intensive training sessions on fundamental election concepts and reporting techniques. Read more

One PH promotes foreign policy as key election issue

THE RUSSIA-Ukraine conflict has posed challenges for leaders across the globe. In the Philippines, the effects are mostly felt in the high prices of petroleum products and other commodities.... Read more

Election reporting still highlights presidential and vice presidential candidates

REPORTS ON presidential and vice presidential candidates still dominated election coverage in all TV primetime news programs during the third and fourth weeks of the campaign period. The media... Read more

Petitions vs Marcos Jr.: No fool’s errand

CHEERS TO VERA Files for directing public attention to the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) procedures in resolving petitions to cancel an aspirant for public office’s candidacy or in disqualifying... Read more