The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has denounced the reported confiscation of the personal belongings of a photojournalist while he was covering a land dispute in Silang, Cavite last April 20. Citing a report from the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, the CHR said that...
President Marcos has urged media practitioners to remain critical saying this serves the Philippines better than having a press that is "cooperative." President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this during the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Foreign...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Friday, March 1 called for an inquiry into the prolfieration of advertisements of online gambling on different social media platforms in the country, saying this could be detrimental to social and mental health. Lapid said he will file a resolution seeking...
The PLDT Group’s MediaQuest Holdings and its broadcast unit TV5 have signed a landmark collaboration agreement with Nine Media Corporation to launch RPTV -- a new free-to-air channel offering sports and news -- to take over CNN Philippines' airtime. MediaQuest Holdings, TV5, and Nine Media...
UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan (File photo) The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) was furious at the recommendation made by United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene Khan to abolish the already "outdated" anti-insurgency group. NTF-ELCAC Executive Director...
Social media has consistently played a pivotal role in the Philippines by serving as an avenue to extend conversations among Filipinos from diverse backgrounds. In 2023, let's unravel the topics that sparked intricate online discussions, significantly influencing public discourse and reaffirming...
The Philippine government must show tolerance to criticism and dissent if it really wants to live up to its value for democracy, United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene Khan said as she concluded her 10-day visit in the Philippines. Khan, UN rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression,...
Despite the supposed negative reports reaching international organizations, a Malacañang official said that the Philippine government is open to discussing the country’s human rights situation and that it is credible enough to address violations. Presidential Task Force on Media Security...
After a general meeting with employees, the management of Nine Media Corporation (NMC) formally announced that it is shutting down CNN Philippines due to losses it had been incurring for years. In a statement, the firm said it will discontinue the news and production operations of CNN Philippines...
In a few hours, we bid 2023 goodhye and welcome 2024. If you’re still looking for gifts that speak volume this coming media noche, the limited-edition Toblerone Cards could be your best shot. During this festive season, Toblerone introduced limited-edition Toblerone Cards, adorned with sleeves...
By BENJAMIN SARONDO Angeline Sarmineto-Fraginal, 32, from San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, started SF Mushroom Farm. She said that social media was very helpful to promote the farm and mushroom products. “It is an advantage for small businesses, like us, to be visible in the digital space. It serves...
CEBU CITY – The Manila Bulletin was feted at the Philippine Heart Association-Philippine College of Cardiology (PHA-PCC) Media Awards 2023 on Thursday, December 7, at The Westin Manila in Mandaluyong City. The 2,312-member PHA-PCC awarded nine journalists, 13 media entities, a singer-host, and a...
