What every media worker should know about the SC decision on the GMA talents case
The talent system, a euphemism for contractual employment, is not limited to GMA but a widespread practice in the multi-billion peso TV industry.
Ronalyn V. Olea or Len to her colleagues loves to brew coffee strong enough to keep everyone in the newsroom awake. She’s a vegan and a bike commuter, braving the chaos of the road to get to meetings and errands.
Ronalyn V. Olea or Len to her colleagues loves to brew coffee strong enough to keep everyone in the newsroom awake. She’s a vegan and a bike commuter, braving the chaos of the road to get to meetings and errands.
The talent system, a euphemism for contractual employment, is not limited to GMA but a widespread practice in the multi-billion peso TV industry.
Unlike a talent with flexible time, GMA talents’ work schedules were dictated by GMA, and the network had the power to require their physical presence at specific times and locations.
We look forward to the day when we would have to transform the text into “Freed Frenchie.”
Twenty-five years is a milestone for Bulatlat, but also proof that journalism rooted in people’s struggles can outlast administrations, overcome censorship, and keep telling the truth.
"The local court’s decision unblocks all the 27 websites, making this a victory against state censorship, and against the use of “anti-terrorism” rhetoric to justify the violation of free speech and expression."
Parang apoy na kumakalat sa buong kapuluan ang galit ng mamamayang nais na mapanagot ang mga sangkot.
"The impunity that Duterte wielded during his time is very much felt until now."
"We were hoping that Marcos would prioritize making corrupt politicians accountable, pero inuna mo pang kasuhan ang mga kabataang nagpoprotesta.”
"Do not let yourselves be used by this fascist and his daughter if you call yourselves as rights-respecting governments,” human rights advocate Cristina Palabay told the ICC member states.
Based on monitoring by the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP), the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has reached only 14 percent of its target beneficiaries for distribution of Certificate of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (COCROM), covering six percent of total registered farmers.
One summer day in Geneva, nature paints the Jet d'Eau with colorful hues. Photo by Ronalyn...
The keyhole rock formation in Boracay makes the sunrise even more special.
The deluge of “fake news” following the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte over charges of crimes against humanity has been overwhelming, to say the least. The well-oiled disinformation network has yet again unleashed poisonous content. “Fake news” is a...
Former National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. did not present any evidence in today's hearing at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 104. Esperon was the one who requested the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to order the blocking of...
Allowing the government to determine which is fake and which is true is giving them the authority to censor media content.
Devotees on two wheels listen to the Friday Mass outside the Quiapo Church.
Yesterday, the nation saw the light of justice after many years of darkness. We welcome it with tears, joy and hope.
Such efforts at twisting history should be met with resistance. Resist by exposing the lies, shedding light on the truth, and preserving our collective memory.
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The documentary is disturbing as it throws at us painful truths.
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