Rappler founders name new leaders to key positions
MANILA, Philippines – Rappler’s founders announced on Friday, October 6, the appointment of Natashya Gutierrez as company president. Among the pioneers of Rappler, she was also former editor-in-chief of Vice News Asia-Pacific.
31st Grand AdClash unlocks new milestones, ends with groundbreaking success
Manila, Philippines — The 31st Grand AdClash, Polytechnic University of the Philippines’ (PUP-DAPR) most prestigious Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) case competition, officially marked its victorious end last July at SM City Manila, defying all the challenges of the return to physical implementation with utmost precision.
Anti-cybercrime center warns public amid ‘growing’ social media phishing scams
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) warned the public of growing cases of phishing scams in most social media platforms.
Analyst cautions vs ‘over-humanizing’ AI
A cybersecurity analyst has cautioned against the tendency of over-humanizing artificial intelligence (AI) as it can distort people’s understanding of what it can do and lose control over AI technologies.
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.
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.