Manila Bulletin Archives | Page 19 of 29 | CMFR
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Publisher-columnist Shot in Catanduanes; First Journalist Killed Under Duterte
CMFR/ PHILIPPINES – An unidentified gunman shot the publisher-columnist of a two-week old community newspaper in Catanduanes on 19 December 2016. His death is the first media killing... Read more
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Capturing the Contradiction
CHEERS TO some media organizations for their reports that noted the contradictory statements of President Rodrigo Duterte in a speech on December 7 during the Urban Poor Solidarity... Read more
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Winning against illegal drugs? Localities declaring ‘drug-free’ status
ELIMINATING ILLEGAL drugs in the country by any means necessary remains the Duterte government’s top priority. The president has taken every speech he has made a chance to... Read more
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Remembering November 23: Waning Media Attention
SEVEN YEARS later, the anniversary of the massacre in Ampatuan did not quite get the kind of coverage it deserved – not the kind that will rouse the... Read more
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Media and the Butig Siege: Covering the Unfolding Crisis
CHEERS TO the media organizations that provided more than the usual combat information in their reporting of the recent attack of the terrorist Maute group. Violence struck on... Read more
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Marcos Burial: Caught Off-guard, Media Catches Up with History
A burial is usually held on schedule, following prescribed funeral rites and rituals. It is publicly announced to allow those who wish to be present on the occasion. But... Read more
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On Point: Media’s Quick and Intelligent Response to Duterte’s Writ Idea
CITING THE country’s problem with illegal drugs and rebellion in Mindanao, President Rodrigo Duterte said he may consider suspending the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus. Speaking during... Read more
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Lessons Learned: ‘Lawin’ and Improved Disaster Coverage
LAWIN (International name: Haima) was not only the 12th typhoon to hit the country this year — it was also reported to be as powerful as Yolanda (Haiyan)... Read more
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US Embassy Protest: A Focus on Violence and Not Much Else
JEERS TO the Manila-based media for focusing on the sensational, overlooking important information in the reports on the Oct. 19 protest at the US Embassy that ended in... Read more