Rappler's latest stories on Filipino journalists
Never again, vow Filipino journalists on Independence Day
At least 30 groups and close to a 100 journalists sign a joint statement to 'renew our pledge to serve the people, to continue speaking truth to power, and to guard and defend freedom of the press and of expression from all threats'
Veteran journalist Twink Macaraig dies
Twink Macaraig dies after battling cancer
LODI honors Filipino journalists for defending press freedom
12 journalists are honored for their achievement in the cause of press freedom, including Rappler CEO Maria Ressa
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] Missing the forest for the trees
Indeed, China is emerging as the Duterte regime’s ultimate patron – as investor, infrastructure builder, labor and material supplier, and money lender – in a modern-day sort of colonial arrangement
Jessica Soho and Mike Enriquez on why journalism matters
GMA 7's veteran broadcast journalists talk about journalism, the changing media landscape, and the challenges
Journalists on fighting fake news: Be more discerning, take a stand
Panelists at the #FactsMatterPH forum held in Laguna share their thoughts on how ordinary citizens can take part in preventing the spread of disinformation online
Journalist Ed Lingao: 'You have to fight back'
In this video, the fourth in a series of conversations about press freedom, broadcast journalist Ed Lingao speaks of patriotism, confronting online trolls, and a journalist's duty to combat fake news
Photographer Ezra Acayan: 'I am human first before I am a journalist'
Award-winning photojournalist Ezra Acayan, who has been covering the drug war since 2016, speaks to Rappler's Patricia Evangelista in this video about biases, freedom, and why he continues to follow the dead
Ed Lingao launches group in honor of late daughter
The group launches two books – 'What Do You See Ellie' and 'Appreciating Art'
When Philippine media is threatened
In this short video, journalists Ezra Acayan, Ed Lingao, JC Gotinga, Pia Ranada, Jason Gutierrez and Inday-Espina Varona speak of the attack against the free press, and what will stop them from reporting
Duterte is no. 1 source of fake news – veteran journalist
'The worrisome part of this is that most of the sources of disinformation is being perpetrated by government officials on taxpayers’ money,' veteran journalist Ellen Tordesillas tells a Senate panel probing the proliferation of fake news
86% of Filipinos say news reports are accurate – U.S. think tank
The Philippines ranks second among 38 countries in terms of fairness and accuracy, a recent survey by Pew Research Center says
Lies about foreign ownership a form of harassment - Rappler
We don’t mind being criticized; we just ask that it be honest and factual
Amid harassment, Rappler vows to #InspireCourage
Rappler is not alone in this challenging environment. Other journalists and media companies have been subjected to covert and overt forms of harassment.
[Newspoint] A press under siege
Under Duterte’s draconian regime press freedom in particular is under siege He keeps shoving it and it keeps retreating not even digging in or defending much less fighting back
Rappler managing editor Glenda Gloria named Nieman Fellow at Harvard
Managing editor Glenda M Gloria joins 23 other journalists from all over the world who will be members of Nieman class of 2018
Change has come!
Mainstream media face challenges in today’s polarized environment
The courage of Letty Jimenez-Magsanoc
Presidents paramours politicians public figures – Letty loved them as any no nonsense journalist would: she loved giving them their reality check
Going for a digital education
For a year my teacher and classmates were names on a computer screen But learning online has its benefits – you get to share perspectives from others coming from a different cultural background
#AnimatED: Explaining the media
We realize that for all the media’s vital role in a democracy and their influence on the country’s national affairs little is known about how the Fourth Estate works what principles guide us and how we make decisions
Cops, warden face raps for blocking media in Maguindanao massacre trial
Lest these BJMP and PNP officers have forgotten the November 23 2009 massacre was a direct attack against free elections and press freedom
Rappler's Patricia Evangelista receives AFP Kate Webb Prize
The prize recognizes exceptional journalism in dangerous or difficult conditions by Asian journalists
PH drops in press freedom ranking
The Philippines ranks 147 out of 179 countries in the 2013 World Press Freedom Index
Shades of gray in media ethics
Rules seem unclear here because everything is genial But saying no is still the best option And disclosure is a must
Media secrets
We are at the frontlines of demanding transparency and accountability from public officials and the people we cover yet we exempt ourselves We’re a league unto our own beyond the scrutiny of the public
Concerted effort vs media corruption is necessary
I know that in the past individual practitioners in some [media] organizations have tried to move in this direction but I believe that a concerted industry wide effort is necessary and infinitely more effective
Broadcaster found dead in Maguindanao
A Filipino broadcaster is murdered in central Mindanao
Radio broadcaster shot dead
Radio broadcaster Nestor Libaton is the fourth journalist slain in 2011 according to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines
'Pro-media' bills in Congress attack press freedom - CMFR
The Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility urges Congress to pass the Malacañang version of the FOI bill and at the same time criticizes several Right of Reply bills in Congress
Journalist attends mass, is almost arrested
Bohol newspaper editor Alfredo Amora showed police a court order that nullified an arrest warrant previously filed vs him
