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Quarantine curbs access to information
The Philippines is among many governments in the world that had to suspend the processing of freedom of information or FOI requests because of the pandemic
Fighting coronavirus requires efforts to help the poor – PCIJ report
The COVID-19 battleground is not just about hospitals, but also about the poorest communities that lack the means to feed and protect themselves. Protecting these communities means protecting everyone else
Still withholding SALN, Martires says PCIJ violated wiretapping law
Ombudsman Samuel Martires says he has a duty to protect the interest of public officials. It's now a stalemate since Malacañang is passing the buck to him to release Duterte's Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth.
Duterte's 2018 SALN still secret 7 months after deadline – PCIJ report
Despite President Rodrigo Duterte's promises of transparency, the public is yet to see his most recent Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth
Media orgs unite, ask SC for live coverage of Ampatuan judgment
'Allowing live coverage would allow families unable to travel to Manila to immediately hear the decision of the 58 counts of murder of Judge Jocelyn Solis Reyes,' says the petition signed by media organizations
Comelec: Only 95.87% voter turnout in Lanao del Sur town in 2019 polls
(UPDATED) This is in response to a PCIJ report based on Comelec's own summary report, which showed a 178% voter turnout for Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur, in the 2019 elections
Lanao del Sur town posts 178% voter turnout in 2019 polls – PCIJ
(UPDATED) Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez says the poll body will look into this, but adds that this 'seems to be an unlikely scenario'
War against drugs or war against poverty?
Three generations are caught in two conflicting government programs
Is the drug war undermining the gains of government's anti-poverty programs?
Research shows that at least one in 5 victims of drug-related killings in Metro Manila in 2016 and 2017 were beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
COA hits Comelec for poor planning, wastage in past polls purchases – PCIJ
For instance, 60 contracts entered into by the election body worth P2.58 billion did not have the needed documents that would ensure availability of funds, reports the PCIJ
37% of voters failed to choose a party-list in 2019 elections – PCIJ
A report by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism finds new ballot designs as one reason behind undervoting in the party-list race
[OPINION] Just the Facts: Foreign funding isn’t the problem
Bobi Tiglao used to understand that. And used to think it was a good thing.
FALSE: 'No single PCIJ article critical of Aquino, Ramos'
A quick examination of the PCIJ website shows that a number of articles critical of former presidents Benigno Aquino III and Fidel Ramos were published
'False, garbage' – Maria Ressa, Ellen Tordesillas, PCIJ on Duterte 'ouster plot'
Tordesillas says that 'if this is the kind of intelligence report that the President gets and bases his actions and policies on, the country is in big trouble'
Robredo on Duterte family wealth: All gov't officials must disclose assets
Vice President Leni Robredo says all government employees, regardless of position, are expected to be honest in declaring their wealth
PCIJ to Duterte: Explain wealth instead of losing your cool
'The PCIJ report was built on the Dutertes' own declarations in their SALNs and data from official government records,' says PCIJ executive director Malou Mangahas
Duterte slams PCIJ for investigating family's wealth
It's none of your business, President Rodrigo Duterte tells the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Report: Inconsistent declarations of Duterte relatives in gov’t
16 relatives of Duterte have worked or remain in government posts, according to a PCIJ investigation
Dutertes mix up data on 23 business interests
The Dutertes have interests and engagements in at least 23 corporate entities, the majority involving food and catering, freight and trucking services, and education, according to a PCIJ investigation
Duterte wealth untouched by elections
PCIJ: In Sara Duterte's case, some unusual situations are apparent, in terms of sudden and sharp rise in her net worth
Duterte, Sara, Paolo mark big spikes in wealth, cash while in public office
How and why their fortunes are rising remain a mystery; the numbers do not seem to add up, reports PCIJ
The Duterte wealth: Unregistered law firm, undisclosed biz interests, rice import deal for creditor
President Duterte and his children Sara and Paolo separately and together offer token or opaque data that, under the law, they are required to reveal in their SALNs
Journalists urged not to aid trial by publicity over narco list
‘Government, media can’t play fast, loose with due process and rule of law,’ says the statement of journalists and media organizations on list of alleged ‘narco politicians’
Top poll ad spender? Alejano says he spent less than '3%' of PCIJ estimate
'I cannot imagine myself having that amount,' says Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano, who has been named by the PCIJ as the top 10 ad spender so far for the 2019 polls
Political ads of top spenders worth more than their declared wealth
Former special assistant to the President Bong Go spends a whopping P422 million for his senatorial bid. The mystery? His net worth as of 2017 is only P12.85 million.
Top Davao gov't infra contractor owned by Bong Go kin – PCIJ
CLTG Builders, a contractor owned by SAP Bong Go's father, wins roughly P750 million worth of government contracts from 2016 to 2017
Top 10 ‘Build, Build, Build’ contractors have records of fraud, delays – PCIJ
All 10 are being investigated by the Department of Public Works and Highways
Federalism to worsen political violence in regions – PCIJ
Political analyst Julio Teehankee says 'unintended consequences' of federalism include 'escalated political rivalry and electoral violence among political clans'
DSWD awards P1B Marawi contracts to suppliers with limited capacity
Since the awarding of contracts, however, Tacurong Fitmart, Ororama Supercenter, and Ace Centerpoint have yet to complete the delivery of relief goods, according to a PCIJ report
Media groups record 85 attacks on press freedom under Duterte
'Separately and together, these 85 cases have made the practice of journalism an even more dangerous endeavor under Duterte,' says Malou Mangahas, executive director of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
[OPINION] Speak truth to power, keep power in check
Whoever is president, the paramount duty of a free press in a democracy is to defend and uphold the people's right to know, with unqualified courage and unity
Why call Duterte's anti-drug campaign a 'war'? – UP professor
'When you call it a war, there are certain things that people are more willing to accept,' says UP professor Clarissa David
Children, due process died in Duterte drug war – Human rights group
The CLRDC records 54 minors killed in just the first year of President Duterte's war on drugs
Local bands perform at UP Fair for press freedom
Barbie Almalbis, Mayonnaise, and Silent Sanctuary play their hits in solidarity with the ongoing campaign for press freedom
Journalist groups hit SEC decision vs Rappler
(2nd UPDATE) The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism says the 'harsh' ruling has 'horrifying implications on the full and untrammeled exercise of press freedom'
Citizen advocates raise issues in FOI rollout
The Right to Know Right Now Coalition also reiterates its call for the passage of a Freedom of Information Law
Malacañang defends Cabinet 'right to privacy' in SALN
Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella says that 'those working in the government, such as members of the Cabinet, still have the right to privacy'
Redactions in Duterte Cabinet's latest SALNs 'deal-breaker' for FOI – PCIJ
PCIJ reports that significant details were blacked out in the copies of the December 2016 SALNs of Duterte Cabinet officials
PCIJ launches project to support creative storytelling
The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism launches The PCIJ Story Project
PCIJ websites hacked after reports on Duterte's war vs drugs
A phrase with explicit curse and threat has been written by the attackers into our stories says the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
BIR to media: Report paid campaign promotions of 2016 bets
For national candidates media organizations are urged to report all paid promotions made from November 9 2015 to May 7 2016
Filipinos confuse Panama Papers with 2013 exposé
UPDATED Some people online – including several news groups – confuse a 2013 exposé with the 2016 Panama Papers probe
Restless, relentless ex-journalist Mei Magsino laid to rest
Notwithstanding allegations against her there is no justification for the heartless and brutal slay of Batangueña journalist Melinda Mei Magsino
Sheila Coronel on journalism: Audience is the competition
With the abundance of available information the challenge for journalists is the understanding gap with their audience
Sheila Coronel is new Columbia Journalism School academic dean
Veteran journalist Sheila Coronel starts her tenure as the school s new dean of academic affairs on July 1
Ejercito on PCIJ report: It’s Erap-bashing again
San Juan Rep JV Ejercito says a PCIJ report on his links to a secret offshore account is part of a demolition job
PCIJ’s Basic Investigative Reporting seminar
Deadline for applications is on Friday May 10 2013
