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SEXTORTION: Dirty sources, dirty money
A certain “Charvel Rebagay” who was implicated in sextortion activities turned up in the FinCEN files.
By Stanley Buenafe Gajete·September 21, 2020
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Heavy cost of coronavirus response drains local governments’ disaster budgets
Pandemic response is taking up bulk of resources, including funds meant for disaster management.
By Estrella Torres·September 3, 2020
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How the Pandemic Can Transform Philippine Courts
Technology should make the judicial system relevant and responsive, not just to automate antiquated processes, according to experts.
By Angelica Carballo Pago·June 24, 2020
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How Covid-19 Cases Exploded in Prisons
Warnings fell on deaf ears until infections began to sprout mid-April.
By Aie Balagtas See·June 23, 2020
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The Old Man, the Jail Aide, and the Convict
Three persons deprived of liberty describe how inhuman conditions in the country’s jails and prisons are placing them at greater risk amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are their…
By Aie Balagtas See·June 22, 2020
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How the Pandemic Can Transform Philippine Courts
Technology should make the judicial system relevant and responsive, not just to automate antiquated processes, according to experts.
By Angelica Carballo Pago·June 22, 2020
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Pandemic Forces Judiciary to Hasten Digitalization
Constitutional questions pose a challenge to making digital courtrooms a reality.
By Angelica Carballo Pago·June 8, 2020
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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.
By Karol Ilagan·June 5, 2020
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Access to PH Justice System Suffers Amid the Lockdown
The pandemic is laying bare lingering issues such as abuse of power, human rights violations, lack of access to the justice system, overcrowded jails and detention centers, lack of…
By Angelica Carballo Pago·May 22, 2020
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Journalists Struggle to Cover the Pandemic as Space for Media Freedom Shrinks
The shutdown of ABS-CBN, the country’s largest media network, is the latest in a series of attacks and threats against the Philippine press.
By Angelica Carballo Pago·May 6, 2020
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Before Covid-19, Philippine Jails Already a Death Trap
Human rights advocates believe that numbers will still increase and the full force of Covid-19 is yet to be felt. They also call for transparency in releasing death and infection…
By Aie Balagtas See·May 4, 2020
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Press Freedom Further Restricted Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
At least 61 incidents of threats and attacks against the press were documented from Jan. 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020. Three journalists were killed.
By Freedom For Media Freedom For All Network·May 4, 2020
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Life Doubly Harder in Marawi Shelters as Coronavirus Grounds Aid Groups
Marawi residents find it hard to follow precautions against the novel coronavirus disease when relief goods are limited and water trucks are reducing trips. Local authorities say…
By Carmela Fonbuena·April 5, 2020
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In Metro Manila, Fighting COVID-19 Requires Helping the Poor—Now
Old methods of emergency response no longer apply.
By Ica Fernandez Abbey Pangilinan With Dr Miguel Dorotan Nastassja Quijano Patricia Mariano Zaxx Abraham Clara Buenconsejo Benedict Nisperos David Garcia Mirick Paala Maps By Jr Dizon Mapada·March 25, 2020
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PCOO Accreditation: Unnecessary, Unreasonable, Unconstitutional
The accreditation should not justify preventing journalists with valid press credentials from moving around to perform their duties sans the added requirement.
By Adminnewspack·March 20, 2020
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FMFA’s statement on the Office of the Solicitor General’s quo warranto complaint against ABS-CBN
The Office of the Solicitor General’s attempt to close down ABS-CBN is a direct attack against the shared freedom of all citizens.
By Adminnewspack·February 12, 2020
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Job opportunity: Social media manager
The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism is looking for a Social Media Manager who will help design and deliver its social media strategy and story projects.
By Adminnewspack·February 11, 2020
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Job opportunity: Project manager
The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism is looking for a Project Manager who will design and deliver story projects and lead journalistic collaborations.
By Adminnewspack·February 11, 2020
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PCIJ launches search for new ED
The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) has launched a search for a new executive director following the decision of Malou Mangahas — PCIJ executive director over…
By Adminnewspack·January 6, 2020