Journalism Review Archives | Page 11 of 173

Officials interceding for POGOS remain unnamed

THE PHILIPPINE Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on June 29 issued a statement saying that “a former high ranking government official tried to facilitate the grant of gaming licenses... Read more

Back to school, back to old problems and propaganda as patriotic exercise

MUDDIED GROUNDS, crowded classrooms, and a new song to sing at flag-raising – a mix of old and new problems marked the opening of classes on July 29 for... Read more

Media’s coverage of weather, climate change

TORRENTIAL RAINS from July 23 to 25 due to combined forces of Southwest monsoon (habagat) and Super Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) caused flooding in Metro Manila and nearby... Read more

Media counter Marcos’s “bloodless” drug war claim

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. used his first two State of the Nation Addresses (SONA), as other presidents have done, to claim government accomplishments under his leadership. The third delivered... Read more

The Cost of Convenience? PCIJ details Grab’s surge fees and “opaque” algorithm

CHEERS TO the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) for its investigative report on Grab, the ride-hailing app widely used by commuters in Metro Manila and other cities in... Read more

‘Too steep and slippery:’ 24 Oras points to dangers of EDSA Busway ramp jeered on social media

CHEERS TO GMA Integrated News’ 24 Oras for its report that reviewed and showed the public danger posed by a poorly designed ramp designed to help Persons with Disabilities... Read more

Rappler describes Marcos’ relationship with the media

CHEERS TO Rappler for its report on the “closely managed” access of the press to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Rappler’s Gaby Baizas described how “inaccessible” the President is; adding... Read more

People on the margins: Reports reveal non-inclusive governance

THE MONTH of June saw major developments dominate the news cycle: the continuing government crackdown on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), the most violent attack so far perpetrated by... Read more

High Heat and Poor Marks: Two reports connect class suspensions and Filipino learning

CHEERS TO Inquirer.net and Philstar.com for focusing reports on climate-related class suspensions and their dire effect on teachers, students, and the learning process. Cristina Chi on Philstar.com and Kurt... Read more

BusinessWorld points to the negative impact of POGO on the economy

CHEERS TO BusinessWorld’s report that calls attention to the harm that online gambling industry inflicts on the country’s financial standing in the world. Read more