CMFR Staff, Author at CMFR
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Alarm sounded over rising numbers of teenage pregnancy
CHEERS TO the news organizations that went beyond reporting recent statistics on teenage pregnancy in the Philippines, with reports that reopened much needed discussion of this issue. Read more
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EDSA at 40: Between commemoration and counter-narrative
FORTY YEARS after the fall of Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the commemoration of the 1986 People Power Revolution unfolded as an annual ceremonial rite of remembrance, showcasing its enduring significance. Read more
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Chinese Embassy accuses PCIJ and journalist contributor of propaganda
CMFR/PHILIPPINES – On February 25, 2026, Deputy Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy, Guo Wei, publicly criticized the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) and journalist Regine Cabato on social... Read more
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KMJS and Inquirer.net report the growing number of younger adults with CKD
CHEERS TO Jessica Soho’s Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (KMJS) and Inquirer.net for presenting the threat of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) on the population. It called attention to the growing... Read more
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EDCOM II: Media on findings and future effects
THE SECOND Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), a national commission established in 2022 to assess the performance of the Philippine education sector, concluded its legislative mandate on January... Read more
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PH Army calls out journalist for reporting “misleading assertions”; CMFR review confirms report was well-sourced
CMFR/PHILIPPINES – The Philippine Army’s 2nd Infantry “Jungle Fighter” Division (2ID) released a public statement on February 6, 2026, criticizing journalist Cristina Chi’s reporting on Filipino-American activist Chantal Anicoche.... Read more
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Impeachment in the headlines: How media covered the cases against Duterte and Marcos
IMPEACHMENT IS a paramount tool provided in the Philippine Constitution so Filipinos can exact accountability for wrongdoing in high office. It is a political instrument to address serious political... Read more
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Bulatlat marks 25 years of human rights journalism and resistance to censorship
TWENTY-FIVE years is a significant age for many endeavors. For Bulatlat, it cannot help but mark a milestone of triumph. A quarter-century of coverage for any media organization is... Read more
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A review of the Cabral case: What the news revealed, what remains unknown
MARIA CATALINA “Cathy” Cabral, Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary had become a familiar face in the media coverage of the alleged anomalies connected to flood... Read more
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CMFR year-end review: Widespread corruption, Duterte controversies dominate 2025 coverage
THIS REVIEW examines the top issues that shaped news coverage in 2025. The critique notes how the media captured the key narratives and key actors who set the stories... Read more