Joseph Morong Archives

“Need to Know:” Correcting misinformation on HIV

CHEERS TO GMA News Online’s “Need to Know” video explainer that debunked myths surrounding Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), emphasizing that contracting the virus is not a death sentence. 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

Challenging waters: TikTok and the West Philippine Sea

THE WEST Philippine Sea (WPS) dispute has confronted journalists with another challenge -- it seems reports on WPS are barred on certain platforms. TikTok, a social media platform, has... Read more

Media Review

Every two weeks, CMFR will provide a quick recap of the media coverage of the biggest stories or issues, noting the same slips that our monitors have been doing. ... Read more

Saksi fact-checks president’s claim that government did enough

Cheers to GMA-7’s late night newscast Saksi for its sharp and pointed coverage. Joseph Morong presented an 8-minute report that aired on April 17 that was a clear... Read more

Reduced physical distancing: Another flawed policy from the IATF

THE PROPOSAL to gradually reduce physical distancing in public transport served to demonstrate once again the flawed policy-making process that has marred the IATF’s response to the pandemic. In... Read more

Updated drug war numbers: One source of confusion

THE NUMBERS cited as victims of the government’s “war on drugs” have been as controversial as the campaign to eradicate illegal drugs. The killing of so many drug personalities... Read more

Reporting Duterte’s three-day break

RODRIGO DUTERTE is not hale and hearty at 74. But he and Palace officials seem to have taken different perspectives in presenting his health problems to the people. Duterte... Read more

No More Fish in the Sea: Masinloc Fisherfolk Speak Up

OBSCURE DIPLOMACY aside, there are other aspects of China’s presence in Philippine waters worth reporting. The plight of the fishermen, harassed or taunted, even prevented, by Chinese... Read more

The President’s Conspicuous Absence: Questioning Duterte’s Health

“SINO BANG walang sakit dito na 72 years old? Liars. Ibig sabihin healthy kayo lahat? (Who here is aged 72 with no illness? Liars. Are you saying that all... Read more