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Who dropped the ball? Reports on Guo’s escape should focus on accountability

Only Rappler, in a report written by Jairo Bolledo and published on August 21, called attention to the government’s lack of haste and urgency in preventing Guo’s departure. Read more

Portrait of Sara Duterte as national spoiled brat

AMONG THE many problems left over from the Duterte regime is Sara Duterte as vice president. She landed the post that has been described as a “spare tire,” relegated... Read more

Discontinuity of Unity on Ninoy Aquino Day 2024

FILIPINOS SHOULD not forget that it was on August 21, 1983, when Ninoy Aquino was assassinated at the Manila International Airport. A staunch critic of the Marcos dictatorship, his... Read more

Olympics 2024: Media and Paris Games reportage

THE PARIS Olympics made history for the Philippines when gymnast Carlos Yulo won two gold medals for his country. From July 26 to August 11, the country’s media beamed... Read more

Back to school, back to old problems and propaganda as patriotic exercise

MUDDIED GROUNDS, crowded classrooms, and a new song to sing at flag-raising – a mix of old and new problems marked the opening of classes on July 29 for... Read more

Rappler describes Marcos’ relationship with the media

CHEERS TO Rappler for its report on the “closely managed” access of the press to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Rappler’s Gaby Baizas described how “inaccessible” the President is; adding... Read more

Duterte’s resignation and the failed education system

Sara Duterte showed herself quite unprepared for the challenges confronting the country’s education system. She did not discuss her thoughts on the paramount learning crisis that called for policy... Read more

Challenging waters: TikTok and the West Philippine Sea

THE WEST Philippine Sea (WPS) dispute has confronted journalists with another challenge -- it seems reports on WPS are barred on certain platforms. TikTok, a social media platform, has... Read more

More than quotes: Media hit Gadon’s remarks with real numbers

CHEERS TO media reports that quickly debunked the remarks made by anti-poverty Czar Larry Gadon, citing government agencies and experts to provide correct data regarding poverty in the country. Read more

From the Newsrooms: May 12 to 18, 2024

WHO IS Alice Guo? The question remains unanswered even as the media grapple with information about the identity and citizenship of the woman who was elected as mayor of... Read more