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After ‘Fake News’ and Briefing Bans, the Press May Need an Alternative

Daniel Sebastianne Daiz

May 15, 2025

Press freedom faces global threats, from Duterte’s Rappler ban to Trump’s AP blacklist. As censorship rises, journalists may just need to rethink coverage.

When P20 Per Kilo Rice Acts as the Elite’s Shortcut to Harvest Political Support

Jullian Luchavez

May 11, 2025

Rice is a staple food for Filipinos, and with prices surging since 2023, populist politicians make rhetoric out of rice costs, targeting those most affected by inflation.

Amid an Unconsolidated Opposition, Joy Belmonte’s Legacy in QC Hinges on Addressing City Concerns

Gie Rodenas

May 10, 2025

With incumbent Mayor Joy Belmonte virtually assured of a third term, the real challenge lies in delivering tangible progress and remaining accountable to the public.

Hindi Natatapos sa Segregasyon ng Bagon ang Kaligtasan ng Mga Babaeng Komyuter

Airish Gale De Guzman

May 9, 2025

Tanging makabuluhan, pangmatagalan, at mapanagutang pagsasabuhay ng Safe Spaces Act ang babaklas sa mailap na pagkamit ng ligtas na byahe ng mga kababaihang komyuter sa daan.

Advancing the Workers’ Agenda Entails Overhauling Prevailing Campaign Mechanisms

Josemari Luis Lagman

May 2, 2025

It is high time to overhaul campaign regulations that silence all but the wealthiest voices.

For the High School Press to Go Beyond Contests, They Too Must Be Free to Report Critically

John Gabriel Mercado

Apr 30, 2025

The inability of publications to criticize lends to a dire need to end a practice which allows officials to bury their constituents’ concerns.