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4 years after the Marawi battles — in pictures
The rehabilitation of 9 sectors inside Marawi’s city center, areas most affected by the battles in 2017, shows uneven progress as deadline looms.
By Adminnewspack·November 30, 2021
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Covering Mindanao? Study region’s history, follow CSOs’ social media pages
The issues confronting Mindanao are complex. Journalists covering the region need to study its history, said veteran journalist and Mindanews editor-in-chief Carol Arguillas. There…
By Kenneth Roland Guda·November 29, 2021
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Journalists told to cover human rights issues in groups to deter possible harassment
Freelance photojournalist Vincent Go advised journalists covering human rights issues to go in groups if there are concerns about possible harassment. “There is safety in numbers,”…
By Elyssa Lopez·November 29, 2021
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PH media, civil society, and academe gather in virtual IJ conference ahead of 2022 polls
Over 200 members of the Philippine media, civil society, and the academe gathered for a three-day virtual conference that highlighted the value of collaboration among various…
By Adminnewspack·November 29, 2021
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‘Democracy is on the ballot’ — Marites Dañguilan Vitug at #IJconPH2021
Visit the #IJconPH2021 website here. Good morning to everyone! It’s great to be here, with colleagues and friends, especially the younger journalists who are starting to chart the…
By Adminnewspack·November 23, 2021
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2022 aspirants run ads worth P3.7-B on traditional media before filing candidacies
Alan Peter Cayetano, who initially aspired for the presidency, was the top ad spender from January to September 2021. But this was overshadowed by the combined ads of Senate…
By Carmela Fonbuena·November 23, 2021
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Contractual healthcare workers endure low benefits, poor protection as they battle Covid-19
In Iloilo province, 56% of healthcare workers who had contracted Covid-19 as of May 31, 2021 were “contract of service” or “job order” personnel. Hospitals relied on them to…
By Joseph Bernard Marzan·November 12, 2021
Investigating Sports
Anatomy of Gold: Hidilyn Diaz triumphs against all odds
Filipino athletes like Hidilyn Diaz train under poorly funded programs and a system driven by politics and patronage. It’s the only system that works, for now.
By Atom Araullo·November 7, 2021
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Women defiant: Political detainees keep the fight in Taguig City Jail Female Dorm
Detainees and their families struggle to keep their ties amid restrictions on visits imposed by authorities. A jailed activist and her daughter find new purpose by helping other…
By Edz Dela Cruz·November 4, 2021
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FAQs on Philippine Prisons
What are prisons? In the Philippines, prison is sometimes used interchangeably with the following terms: Correctional facility — a place of detention, including a prison, jail or…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·November 3, 2021
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Prison education: Private efforts give Davao City’s drug offenders better prospects
This prison education experience in Davao City Jail proves that illegal drug offenders can change their lives for the better if given the opportunity.
By Amalia Bandiola Cabusao·November 3, 2021
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Loneliness, anxiety grip Malabon’s children in custody during pandemic
Children in conflict with the law are staying longer in detention centers due to delays in court hearings caused by lockdowns.
By Rachel Malaguit·November 1, 2021
Environment
Are PH consumer goods companies doing enough to tackle plastic waste?
Plastic waste remains a huge problem amid the pandemic, but makers of fast-moving consumer goods remain stuck in waste retrieval and co-processing measures that barely make an…
By Elyssa Lopez·November 1, 2021
