Manila Bulletin Archives | Page 17 of 29

Checking Aguirre’s Claim

JUSTICE IS truth in action*. For democracy to work, government officials are expected to be truthful when speaking to the people, sharing factual and accurate information and opinion... Read more

Maute in Marawi: Hazy Information at the Outbreak of Crisis

VIOLENCE STRUCK the province of Lanao del Sur anew when government troops clashed with the Maute group in Marawi City on the afternoon of May 23. Residents of... Read more

Misleading Headline

STORIES ABOUT peace talks and related matters must not only be accurate. Reports must also be careful not to inflame emotions. This also applies to the headlines, as,... Read more

Duterte and the ICC: Online Takes Time to Explain and Explore

IT’S ALWAYS difficult to report on a court case as this usually involves legal terms. For non-lawyer journalists, it poses a challenge. Judicial systems involve complex processes and... Read more

Discovering the Hidden Cell: Simplistic Reporting

THE DISCOVERY of a hidden jail cell in a police station in Tondo, Manila on Thursday, April 27, added yet another anecdotal evidence to a growing body of... Read more

Abu Sayyaf in Bohol: Media Tame and Not Inquisitive

ON APRIL 11, police and military clashed with members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Inabanga, Bohol. The bandit group’s presence took Boholanos by surprise, with the... Read more

Protecting Children from Fulsome Speech

PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE minces no words regardless of whoever is on the receiving end: He has cursed leaders of other countries, the Pope and even the United Nations... Read more

Occupy Pabahay: the Issue of Homelessness

HOMELESSNESS IS a global affliction as millions of people and growing communities live without adequate shelter. Although the country has not suffered the pressure of populations seeking refuge, the... Read more

Unholy News during the Holy Week: Who’s Covering if Print, TV takes a Break?

NEWS NEVER sleeps; but there are times when much of the news is expected to take a breather. Holy Week is one such time in the Philippines. Custom... Read more

Covering Immigration Woes

THE NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (NAIA) had been ranked among the world’s worst airports in the past. In any one of the four terminals, passengers have found much... Read more