NUJP Cebu calls for swift probe of radio blocktimer’s death
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines Cebu Chapter (NUJP Cebu) is calling for the swift and impartial probe of DYRB blocktimer and radio commentator Renante “Rey” Cortes’ death.
Focap decries Harry Roque’s ‘condescending’ response to BBC reporter
The Focap said it was “deeply disturbed” about the way Roque responded to Rivera’s query.
‘Duterte likely to be kingmaker, not VP in 2022 elections’
Since President Rodrigo Duterte cannot be re-elected as president and won’t likely win the vice-presidential seat, he will play kingmaker instead.
NUJP introduces emergency fund for media workers
After the death of veteran journalist and former chairman of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), Nonoy Espina, the nation’s union formally announced on July 8 an emergency fund in honor of the late newsman.
Palace: No evidence Duterte is press freedom predator
Palace spokesman Harry Roque made the claim after Duterte was named among 37 world leaders labeled as press freedom predators by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
Survey: ABS-CBN lost one-fifth of TV viewership after franchise debacle
Media giant ABS-CBN lost 21% of its TV viewership since its closure last year.
‘Problematic messaging’: Survey reveals PH gov’t leads in online misinformation
Government messaging appears to be “problematic” after it topped a survey as the leading source of online misinformation in the Philippines.Fifty- seven percent out of 2,019 Philippine respondents in a global survey by the Reuters Institute identified government...
‘Sara the best candidate to protect Duterte as ICC probe looms’
A looming investigation into the drug war by the International Criminal Court (ICC) might “solidify” Sara Duterte’s candidacy in the 2022 presidential election, a human rights campaigner said.
‘ICC can still probe drug war despite PH withdrawal’
The International Criminal Court (ICC) can still investigate the Duterte government’s drug war even if the Philippines had pulled out of the treaty that established the tribunal, a human rights advocate said.
Duterte has yet to deliver on promises with a year left in office
President Rodrigo Duterte has failed miserably in delivering on campaign promises to end corruption, political dynasties, and illegal drugs, a Pulitzer awardee journalist said.
Philippines Communication Society elects new board
By VIRTUAL BOARD MEETING. Top row: Flordeliz Abanto, Maria Angelica Abad, Grace Javier Alfonso, and Elena Pernia; second row: Jim Duran, Dante Velasco, Kriztine Rosales-Viray, and Randy Jay Solis; third row: Christine Cox, Gina Lumauig, Jonalou Labor, and Edna...
Facebook and Instagram will soon let users hide like counts
Facebook announced on Wednesday that Instagram and Facebook users would soon have the option to hide their public like counts.
‘Media owners the weak link in fight for free press’
The shutdown of media giant ABS-CBN has created a chilling effect especially on media owners who don’t want their business interests caught in the crossfire of Duterte’s clash with the press, journalists said in a Press Room podcast on Saturday, May 8.
‘ABS-CBN shutdown produced chilling effect’
Mike Navallo, head of the recently revived ABS-CBN chapter of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, said the shutdown did not affect his work but sent a clear message to the news media: going against the administration has consequences.
Despite tirades vs media, Duterte vows to promote press freedom
“[T]he messenger itself, the press, must be protected from all forms of threat and intimidation so that they may fully serve the best interest of our people,” Duterte’s message for the occasion read.
State-run media out to boost Duterte gov’t image — veteran journalist
Manny Mogato, a Pulitzer prize winner, pointed out that state agencies have been given marching orders to prop up the image of the government amid the pandemic.