Palace finally congratulates Ressa on Nobel, claims press freedom is alive in PH
Malacañang on Monday said Rappler CEO Maria Ressa’s Nobel Peace Prize win was a victory for a Filipino it was glad to see, and claimed it was proof of thriving press freedom in the Philippines.
Filipino Pulitzer prize winner: Ressa deserves Nobel Peace Prize
Pulitzer Prize winner Manny Mogato on Monday said Rappler CEO Maria Ressa’s Nobel Peace Prize was well-deserved and a milestone for anti-authoritarianism in the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte.
‘Kabayan’ Noli de Castro anchors TV Patrol for last time after taking oath under Isko’s party
Former vice president and news anchor Noli de Castro on Thursday took oath as a new member of Aksyon Demokratiko, the political party of presidential hopeful Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso.
Political strategists, academics to discuss campaign dynamics amid pandemic in Oct. 13 webinar
Representatives from the camps of 2022 contenders Isko Moreno, Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Grace Poe will discuss campaign dynamics and strategies in an online forum to be moderated by Pia Hontiveros of CNN Philippines on October 13, 2021.“Kanya-kanyang...
Communication and democracy webinar tackles youth vote on Sept. 8
Recognizing the importance of the youth vote ahead of the 2022 national elections, the Philippines Communication Society (PCS), in cooperation with the University of the Philippines' internet TV network, TVUP, is mounting “Bata, Bata Mulat KNB? The Youth Vote in...
They don’t understand what journalism is all about – Esguerra
People who say journalists should merely report stories and not criticize politicians do not know what journalism is all about according to ABS-CBN news anchor and University of Santo Tomas (UST) journalism professor Christian Esguerra.
‘Battle of the Trolls’ webinar kickstarts Nat’l Forum on Communication and Democracy
The country’s premiere organization of communication academics, professionals, and media executives is set to launch a national forum underscoring the role of communication in democracy, starting with a webinar on the looming battle of so-called troll farms for votes in the upcoming 2022 elections.
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.