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Rappler lists reports on Duterte’s drug war

CHEERS TO Rappler for its compilation of reports that reviewed former President Rodrigo Duterte’s “drug war.” The report echoed the message of human rights advocates now that the strongman... Read more

This Week in Media (June 27 to July 1, 2022)

FINALLY OFFICIAL: Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. assumed his post as the 17th president of the Philippines. On June 28, the Supreme Court ruled to dismiss with finality motions questioning... Read more

Rappler and Inquirer feature LGBTQ+ voices in Pride Month reports

CHEERS TO Inquirer.net and Rappler for joining the annual celebration of Pride Month. Other media organizations followed Pride Month only with routine coverage of events but Inquirer.net and Rappler... Read more

Rappler documentary reveals YouTube role in pro-Marcos vloggers’ disinformation drive

CHEERS TO a Rappler documentary that revealed how the disinformation spread by pro-Marcos Jr. vloggers helped make him president. Read more

SEC affirms decision to revoke Rappler’s corporate registration

CMFR/PHILIPPINES – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) affirmed its 2018 decision to revoke the certificates of incorporation of the social news site Rappler and Rappler Holdings Corporation (RHC)... Read more

Commentary warns: journalists face an uncertain future

CHEERS TO Philstar.com for its commentary on the state of mind of many journalists as another Marcos prepares to preside over the nation. But the piece did more than... Read more

Rappler challenges Duterte “real change” narrative

CHEERS TO Rappler’s critical review of the Duterte administration. Senior reporter Pia Ranada assessed its six-year performance, recalling the president’s key promises, and challenging the government’s narrative that it... Read more

NET25 and SMNI propaganda provokes questions on their role in spreading disinformation

ALREADY INFLUENTIAL in the Filipino community, the reach of some religious groups is amplified by the media organizations they own or operate. The bloc-voting of some religious groups has... Read more

Journalists expose mythic source of Marcos wealth

WELL BEFORE the 2022 elections, social media posts were attempting to explain the sources of the Marcos family fortune. One such attempt was widely circulated: The family's supposed possession... Read more

Beyond “peace and discipline”: Media highlight concerns over Sara as DepEd chief amidst education crisis

CHEERS TO media for highlighting the grave concerns over the appointment of Sara Duterte, presumptive vice president-elect, as the head of the Department of Education (DepEd). Read more