Malacañang said the Philippines’ improved global press freedom ranking proves that the administration does not seek to suppress free expression or move toward authoritarianism. Malacañang/Reporters Without Borders photos Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after media...
These reported visits by Philippine National Police (PNP) on journalists' homes can't help but remind Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman of the previous administration's "Operation Tokhang". Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman (Screenshot from Zoom) "Crusading journalists need police protection...
Bongbong Marcos gave on Monday afternoon, May 23 his first, true-blue press conference to Manila-based reporters since becoming presumptive president following the recent national elections. Presumptive president Bongbong Marcos (Ellson A. Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Marcos, sporting a full suit,...
Despite falling several places in the ranking, Malacañang pointed out that the Philippines is not red-tagged in Reporters Without Borders's (RSF's) 2022 world press freedom index. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (Malacañang photo) Communications Secretary Martin Andanar made this...
After roughly two years, the House of Representatives is allowing for the first time the in-person coverage of a committee meeting on Monday morning, March 7. (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) This was confirmed in a Viber message to reporters by the House media bureau on late Sunday night, March 6....
'Good News Kasama si Vicky Morales' More good vibes and quality shows await GTV viewers as award-winning GMA Public Affairs programs “Good News Kasama si Vicky Morales” and “Reporter's Notebook” move to new time slots beginning Jan. 22 and 23. Good News Kasama si Vicky Morales will now air...
Press freedom remains alive and well in the country, Malacañang said in trying to dispel a report that tagged President Duterte as among the so-called press freedom predators. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech during the ceremonial signing of bills in Malacañang on June 24, 2021....
On World Press Freedom Day, Center for Women's Resources (CWR) highlighted the crucial role of free and independent press in democracy and in the struggle for genuine independence. (Noel Celis/AFP/MANILA BULLETIN) "Center for Women's Resources stands in solidarity with media practitioners and...
Dr. Crispulo 'Jun' J. Icban, Jr. A few words are not enough to describe the impact made by Manila Bulletin editor-in-chief Crispulo 'Cris' Icban Jr., on budding journalists, especially on the group of reporters that came in from 2013 to 2018. “When we stepped into the Manila Bulletin as trainees,...
Kara David The discipline Winnie Monsod, Kara David and Susan Enriquez learned from being broadcast journalists all these years is needed more than ever amid the COVID-19 situation. In a recent video call interview that included Bulletin Entertainment, Winnie said she...
