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Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial: Delayed by design

THE IMPEACHMENT of Vice President Sara Duterte is the first in Philippine history. The House of Representatives impeached the second highest official of the land on the grounds of... Read more

The people have a right to know about the VP and her activities

CHEERS TO several media outlets who reported Vice President Sara Duterte’s conspicuous absence and the clueless response of her office when asked about her whereabouts. Read more

A safe SONA, a cautious press

PRESIDENT FERDINAND Marcos Jr. delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28, 2025, filling an hour and 11 minutes with feel-good updates on rice subsidies,... Read more

Lack of Pride: Under-reporting gender issues

JUNE IS Pride month, dedicated to remember and highlight the Stonewall uprising in 1969 which is regarded as a catalyst for the popular struggle to assert queer rights. Sadly... Read more

Rappler’s review checks K to 12 and revised Senior High School program, confirms continuing failure of basic education system

CHEERS TO Rappler’s Bonz Magsombol for his recent reports on the Department of Education’s (DepEd) revised K to 12 curriculum. The new program aims to enhance opportunities for employment... Read more

Media spotlights research studies on discrimination against LGBTQIA+ in workplaces

CHEERS TO Rappler, to Daily Tribune, and ABS-CBN News for calling attention to research studies on the discrimination faced by LGBTQIA+ workers. Read more

Shabu at sea: Rising pattern calls for media attention and scrutiny

IN RECENT weeks, The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and other law government agencies have picked up large quantities of shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) from coastal waters and beaches in... Read more

Beyond the declaration, where’s the change in Marcos’ drug policy?

PRESIDENT FERDINAND Marcos Jr. has publicly maintained that his administration has departed from the brutal violence of his predecessor’s campaign against drugs. In a recent interview on Anthony Taberna’s... Read more

Philstar.com, Rappler, and Vera Files exposed the propaganda against Aquino’s senate win

CHEERS TO Philstar.com, Rappler, and Vera Files for spotting the use of social media to spread partisan false propaganda. The three new organizations revealed the network of coordinated Facebook... Read more

Hearing on fake news: Media coverage highlights self-regulation

CHEERS TO Inquirer.net Philstar.com, Rappler, and TV5’s Frontline Pilipinas for their reports that went beyond the focus of the House Tri-committee hearing on “fake news” and discussed the need... Read more