By DEE AYROSO
Hands off Bulatlat
Tags: Philippine media
War Zone Philippines
THE US-based nongovernmental organization (NGO) Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED) is correct: the Philippines is indeed “a war zone in disguise,” and is among the world’s deadliest countries for civilians. But it is not only due to the Duterte regime’s murderous campaign against suspected drug users and small-time pushers that at the…
A union for a dangerous trade
Press freedom is protected by the 1987 Constitution because of the vital role of the news media in providing the information the citizenry needs in making intelligent decisions on matters of public interest. But despite Article III, Section 4, journalism is still a dangerous calling in the Philippines. The killing of journalists and its impact…
Truth telling in Duterte land
Almost every government official has the same message whenever the birth or death anniversaries of the country’s heroes are marked: it is to remember what they did for the country, and to emulate their patriotism and devotion to the welfare and betterment of the nation. On the 121st death anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal, for…
#15YearsofBulatlat | ‘Inspiring fellow alternative media outfits’
The Altermidya network congratulates Bulatlat on its 15th anniversary. Bulatlat continues to be relevant after 15 years because it fulfills an important role in the lives of an information-thirsty public. It has undeniably become a reliable source of alternative news for Filipinos here and abroad. As one of our pioneering members, Bulatlat is a solid…
Kin of Ampatuan Massacre victims to Aquino: Where is your promise?
“Aquino told us during his campaign for presidency that he would resolve the case before he gets down. Now, he is ignoring us.”
Under Aquino, media killings, other attacks unabated
In the 2014 Impunity Index of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the Philippines was ranked third next to Iraq and Somalia.
Bulatlat.com reporter harassed by Army lawyer
“We condemn both the red-tagging and sexual harassment on Bulatlat.com’s reporter Janess Ann Ellao.”
Filipino media: Out of context — and loving it
By LUIS V. TEODORO Vantage Point | BusinessWorld The absence of context in news reports and even commentaries is a common failing of most of the major news media, in contrast to its frequent and common emphasis by alternative media organizations. The latter are the contemporary successors of La Solidaridad and Kalayaan during the reform…
Entertainment, trivia to dominate media with entry of foreign investments
“They [foreign investors] would invest here not to develop Philippine media or to enlighten Filipinos but to gain profits.” – Dean Luis Teodoro
NUJP-Baguio Benguet Condemns PSG Maltreatment of Local Reporter
BAGUIO CITY — The Baguio-Benguet chapter of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) strongly condemns the Presidential Security Guard (PSG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) maltreatment of a local reporter who was covering Pres. Noynoy Aquino’s ribbon-cutting at the Jollibee-Harrison in this city, Friday, November 26. A PSG wearing a white…