Philippine Daily Inquirer Archives | Page 55 of 56 | CMFR
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Specious and Disingenuous (updated)
CMFR notes that Ms. Vitug’s attempt to get the side of UST and Corona, and her disclosing that she was either rebuffed or ignored, were both in keeping with... Read more
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When too much is too muchDevoting 50 percent of airtime to one story was excessive
“Excessive” was the fitting description of the amount of television airtime given Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup’s candidacy in this year’s Miss Universe beauty pageant last Sept. 13. It was... Read more
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Casting light on the “lemon” bill
Cheers to the Philippine Daily Inquirer for casting light on a bill that involves protecting the rights of consumers, particularly buyers of brand new cars. Read more
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Dissecting dengue
Cheers to the news organizations that provided background information about the deadly dengue fever, which has claimed hundreds of lives these past months. Read more
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A harrowing experience
Cheers to the Philippine Daily Inquirer for its nightmarish first-person account on securing an exit clearance from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). Read more
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A progress report
CHEERS TO the news organizations which reviewed President Benigno Aquino III’s campaign and inaugural promises in time for the 2011 State of the Nation Address (SONA). Read more
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The media, the bishops and the missing ‘Pajeros’
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) revealed last June that some Catholic bishops had received assistance funds for the purchase of motor vehicles including sports utility vehicles (SUVs). The... Read more
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CommentaryIn defense of free expression
THE TEMPEST over artist Mideo Cruz’ art installation underscored one of the ironies of Philippine society. There are no laws explicitly partial to religious groups, but journalists, artists,... Read more
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News Agenda Failure?Focus On a Wedding
THE COVERAGE of the British royal wedding showed how the Philippine press evaluates which events are newsworthy. Of the conventional news values, human interest and prominence usually take precedence... Read more
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Nieman names 1st Sandra Burton-Nieman Fellow
The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University has announced the names of the members of the 2012 class of Nieman Fellows. The list includes Philippine Daily Inquirer senior... Read more


