Journalism Review Archives

Just transition or just survival?

PRESIDENT FERDINAND Marcos, Jr.’s declaration of a "state of national energy emergency" followed weeks of rising fuel prices around the world as the winds of war in the Middle East threatened the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for 20% of the world's oil. The government’s response involved...

Women’s Month 2026: Stories identify gains and gaps of women in PH

NEWS MEDIA in March celebrated Women’s Month with stories that captured the challenges and long-standing issues that women in the Philippines continue to face.

Rappler and Manila Bulletin report complaints raised against proposed trimester education calendar

CHEERS TO Manila Bulletin and Rappler for discussing concerns raised about the trimester school calendar announced by the Department of Education (DepEd), and for examining the proposed changes in the light of other urgent challenges presented by the country’s education crisis.

Filipino spies for China: Rappler’s investigative series uncover internal threat to national security

CHEERS TO Bea Cupin of Rappler for her investigative report revealing in detail Filipinos’ suspected espionage activities for China.

Media report what’s next after Duterte’s pre-trial hearings at the ICC

CHEERS TO the news organizations that clearly explained the possible outcomes of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s confirmation of charges hearings at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Duterte has been detained in The Hague, The Netherlands since March 11, 2025 following charges of crimes against humanity in connection to the...

The Importance of Context: PH media coverage on US-Israel attacks on Iran

ON FEBRUARY 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched massive joint air strikes on Iranian targets, including Tehran. Described by US President Donald Trump as "major combat operations,” the attacks resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with several family members.

Media uncovers AI-manipulation of images presented during Duterte’s ICC hearings

CHEERS TO media organizations that fact-checked the deliberate disinformation targeting the families of drug war victims during former president Rodrigo Duterte’s confirmation of charges hearings at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

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.

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.

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 incidence of the disease among the younger generation, a significant shift since it used to afflict mostly older adults.