Media and Society

Rusting bridges, waiting funds: Misamis Oriental commuters face a safety gamble

DPWH chief wants faster replacement of aging Tagoloan, Odiongan bridges MISAMIS ORIENTAL  (August 28) — Every day, motorists and commuters cross the aging Tagoloan and Odiongan bridges carrying people, goods...

Gun owner, school guard face charges over Zamboanga school shooting

Police cite firearm safekeeping and school security lapses after two students killed ZAMBOANGA CITY  (August 28) — The search...

DILG urges LGUs: Preserve evidence, protect child survivors

Sexual assault kits seen as critical link between a child’s disclosure and the pursuit of justice DAVAO CITY  (August...

BARMM leads Mindanao’s poverty decline as all regions post gains

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY  (August 28) — The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) posted the country’s...

Aide: Only Duterte, Lachica knew how OVP confidential funds were used

Senior OVP official says he and chief of staff had no personal knowledge of spending, liquidation MANILA (August 28)...
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Digos police trace school threats to 3 minors, trigger six-month intervention

DIGOS CITY (August 27)  — What began as online threats against two schools has ended with three students identified by police—and a renewed warning...

PTFoMS pushes media safety drive as BARMM, local polls near

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 21)  — With two major elections looming, the government’s media security task force is stepping up efforts to keep...

P9.75-billion free college fund raises question: Can ‘free’ education stay financially sustainable?

MANILA (August 17)  — The government's release of P9.75 billion for free higher education offers much-needed relief to state universities and colleges (SUCs), but...

Palace Spokesperson’s Criticism of News5 Reporter Sparks Press Freedom Discussion

DAVAO CITY (August 8)— A social media exchange between Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro and News5 reporter Bryll...

PNP steps up hunt for gun-for-hire groups, illegal gun dealers

MANILA (August 4)  — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is stepping up intelligence and investigative operations against gun-for-hire groups and unlicensed firearms dealers as...

Under-15 vloggers, child influencers now face DOLE work permit rules

DAVAO CITY (August 3) — Children below 15 who appear in vlogs, livestreams, digital advertisements and other online content may not simply be treated...
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