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Investigative Reports Needed on the Influx of Foreign Workers

A FORMER columnist for the Philippine Daily Inquirer, who is now special envoy to China, drew flak for saying during a TV interview on March 7 that Chinese workers... Read more

Media on the Rice Tariffication Law: All Positive According to Their Sources

WITH THE signing of the Rice Tariffication Law, the Philippines in the coming months can expect a steady supply of rice; so claim its proponents, principally Senator Cynthia Villar.... Read more

Court Resets Arraignment of Rappler CEO, Former Researcher

CMFR/PHILIPPINES — The arraignment of online news site Rappler CEO and editor Maria Ressa and former researcher Reynaldo Santos has been reset to 12 April 2019 to give Manila... Read more

Ressa’s Arrest: Limited Appreciation of Press Freedom

KNOWN FOR its critical coverage of the Duterte administration’s policies, Rappler, an online news site, was subjected to another form of harassment when its CEO and executive editor Maria... Read more

Rappler Keeps Focus on Continuing Toll of the “Drug War”

CHEERS TO Rappler for keeping the “drug war” in the news. Its report last February 24 pointed out the new “epicenter” in the government’s continuing campaign with a count... Read more

An Attack on One is an Attack on All

THE CENTER for Media Freedom and Responsibility condemns the arrest of Rappler CEO and Executive Editor Maria Ressa on cyber libel charges filed several years after the alleged offense... Read more

“Battle for Manila Bay:” Another Rushed Rehab?

GARBAGE ALONG the baywalk may have been removed, but the stench remains. Following the rehabilitation of Boracay island last year, the government set its eyes on Manila Bay as... Read more

CMFR Notes Exceptions to Pedestrian Coverage of BOL

A HISTORIC moment, the people of Mindanao ratified the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) on January 21, fueling the hopes for a peaceful and prosperous Mindanao. The announcement of the... Read more

Mindanao’s Road to Peace: Explaining the BOL Plebiscite

THE NEXT step towards ending the 50-year struggle of the Bangsamoro for self-determination, equality and peace, the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) is now in the hands of the people... Read more

Federal Charter Railroaded: Media Missed House Vote Anomalies

AFTER THREE failed attempts at charter change during her own presidency, House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo may finally get her wish. On its third and final reading, the House... Read more