A Disgrace Called the 14th Congress

The Freedom of Information Bill, had it been ratified by the House of Representatives and signed into law would have made journalists’ jobs easier, particularly when uncovering and helping curb corruption.  At face value, this would be the immediate benefit Continue reading A Disgrace Called the 14th Congress

Noynoy, Gloria, and Government TV

Here in the Philippines, it has been widely accepted that the battle for supremacy for television news is a battle among ABS-CBN, GMA-7, and more recently, TV5.   The government stations, NBN-4, RPN-9, and IBC-13 have been out of the radar Continue reading Noynoy, Gloria, and Government TV

Noynoy Aquino: Starting off on the wrong foot?

Noynoy Aquino may not have been officially proclaimed the new president yet, but are we already getting an glimpse of what his first few weeks and months will be like?  This question is asked because of pronouncements made by him Continue reading Noynoy Aquino: Starting off on the wrong foot?

Breaking News: Loren Legarda concedes

(Initial Details) Loren Legarda Has Conceded the Vice Presidency After presidential aspirant Manny Villar conceded to frontrunner Noynoy Aquino at 11:00 a.m. today, his running mate for the vice presidency, Loren Legarda has conceded. Legarda has conceded to Makati Mayor Continue reading Breaking News: Loren Legarda concedes

BREAKING NEWS: Gibo Teodoro Concedes to Aquino

Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro has conceded to Noynoy Aquino. Gibo made the announcement in front of the media.  He has congratulated Aquino, who happens to be his second cousin. Partial results have shown Gibo in fourth place, lagging behind frontrunner Aquino, Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Gibo Teodoro Concedes to Aquino

Breaking News: Manny Villar concedes to Noynoy Aquino

Update This page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV Breaking News: Manny Villar concedes to Noynoy Aquino! Initial reports are coming in from journalists covering Manny Villar’s (now ongoing) 11:00 a.m. press Continue reading Breaking News: Manny Villar concedes to Noynoy Aquino