Archive for December, 2006
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Corruption among columnists
I heard on the radio yesterday that Vic Agustin’s column in the Inquirer has been suspended, albeit for a day. It was also reported that the paper is looking into reports it had received that Agustin was doing PR work for some people, which supposedly explains why he was at that press conference where he [...]
In the latest issue of PJR Reports, you can find these goodies:
Things are not all as they seem
The Tale of the Tabloids
Hector Bryant L. Macale
Sidebar:
Newspapers, big and small, learn the same lessons
Life Isn’t Easy
Hector Bryant L. Macale
Media in the Philippines and Thailand
States of Emergency and the Press
Roby Alampay
Two broadsheets are bron amid [...]
ABS-CBN, according to this report, is earmarking one billion pesos for the development of its digital TV broadcasting. This is good news. Of course, the network, and the others who might follow suit, will have to take into account the problems being faced by DTV in the United States.
I imagine that ABS-CBN’s DTV will [...]
The Cebu Citizens Press Council has issued a statement clarifying the resolution it issued last Dec. 5 appealing for a “greater sense of responsibility” on the part of the media and public officials vis-a-vis the (now postponed) 12th Asean Summit in Cebu. In the statement, the CCPC said Malacanang, in its press release, distorted and [...]
The Philippine press, by and large, has conducted itself responsibly in covering the “Nicole” rape trial. I don’t recall any media outlet publishing any pictures that would identify Nicole. I also don’t recall any of them publishing her real name. Even when her name was publicly divulged during the reading of the verdict early this [...]
The deadline for international applicants to the Nieman Fellowship is Dec. 15. The deadline for applications for International Nieman Fellowships in Global is Jan. 31.
Details can be found at the Nieman Foundation’s site.
Good luck!
In a recent entry, I wrote rather glowingly about journalists in Cebu, particularly their efforts to foster a more open dynamic with the public. But today, after reading a press release from Malacanang about the Cebu Citizens Press Council (CCPC), a part of me tells me that I may have spoken too soon.
In this the era of Google, using a pseudonym seems tempting to some people.
By Carlos H. Conde
Clarita Alia lost three of her children to the Davao Death Squad. Her youngest is fighting for his life.
The voice on the other end was trembling. “Sir, I really need your help.” The voice — soft, slightly stuttering, but harrowingly sad — was one of the most heart-rending I’ve ever heard. “My [...]
The Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility, which initiated the class suit filed against First Gentleman Mike Arroyo, is asking journalists who may want to sign the complaint to read the complaint and fill up some papers.
To Whom It May Concern:
As presented by Atty. Harry Roque during a media briefing last Nov. 22 at
the University of the Philippines Law Center, a class civil suit is set to
be filed against Presidential spouse Juan Miguel Arroyo for the latter’s
apparent of abuse of his rights and violation of freedom of expression.
Arroyo has used libel [...]
Reds seek activation of NPA hit squads in cities After Ampatuan Massacre, 2009 a Record Year for Journalist Killings Worldwide CHR to military: Respect and protect human rights during martial law in Maguindanao Maguindanao, its political elite and a culture subservient to corruption U.S. Must Improve Responsiveness to Mass Atrocities; Absent UN Action, Make Clear Willingness to Act on Its Own, Says New CFR Report Martial law dilutes the Philippines’s human rights and democratic gains Martial law in Maguindanao sets ‘most dangerous precedent’ Lawyers will wear black armbands, ribbons in courts Law group shall file plunder cases against President Arroyo et al. UN Experts: Maguindanao massacre must be the start of a major reform process
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