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PCIJ has new executive director
The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism is pleased to announce that Carmela Fonbuena will be PCIJ’s new executive director starting January 1, 2021. She succeeds Malou…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism Pcij·December 31, 2020
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Hustisya, mailap para sa dalawang ina sa gitna ng pandemya
Ito ang kwento ng dalawang ina na bilanggo ng kanilang pagdurusa. Bukod sa kalituhang dulot ng pandemya, naghihinagpis si Marites Asis bunsod ng kawalang-hustisya na dinanas ng…
By Aie Balagtas See·December 2, 2020
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For two mothers, justice harder to reach amid pandemic
Two mothers share how it feels to be prisoners of misery. On top of the uncertainties brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, Marites Asis agonizes over how the justice system has…
By Aie Balagtas See·December 2, 2020
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As tax base shrinks during pandemic, proposed law seeks to cut revenue sources
The Duterte government is pushing for a bill cutting the corporate income tax in exchange for strict limits to tax perks enjoyed by investors. Economists however warn against…
By Robert Ja Basilio Jr·October 30, 2020
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Duterte’s SALNs secret; PCIJ makes public wealth disclosures of all presidents since Cory
With the Office of the Ombudsman’s latest memorandum circular, SALN access is now restricted across all branches of government.
By Karol Ilagan·October 18, 2020
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What’s in a SALN anyway?
By law, SALNs must contain detailed information on an official’s real and personal properties, loans and other liabilities, and net worth as well as business interests, financial…
By Karol Ilagan·October 18, 2020
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Laws governing wealth disclosure
Contrary to laws, public access to the SALNs has been problematic, with custodians issuing directives that either go beyond reasonable requirements or plainly restrict access.
By Karol Ilagan·October 18, 2020
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A citizen’s guide to where and how to get a SALN
By law, actual copies of SALNs should be open for public inspection at reasonable hours or available for copying after 10 working days from the time they are filed.
By Karol Ilagan·October 18, 2020
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Lockdown learning: Making education accessible despite the pandemic
This five-episode podcast was produced by UrbanisMO.PH and Young Public Servants with support from Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Philippines, International Center for Innovation…
By Aaron Mallari·October 13, 2020
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Lifeline needed: Small businesses struggle amid lockdowns
This five-episode podcast was produced by UrbanisMO.PH and Young Public Servants with support from Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Philippines, International Center for Innovation…
By Aaron Mallari·October 13, 2020
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Covid-19 in the Bangsamoro (Part 2 of 2)
This five-episode podcast was produced by UrbanisMO.PH and Young Public Servants with support from Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Philippines, International Center for Innovation…
By Aaron Mallari With Ica Fernandez·October 13, 2020
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Covid-19 in the Bangsamoro (Part 1 of 2)
This five-episode podcast was produced by UrbanisMO.PH and Young Public Servants with support from Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Philippines, International Center for Innovation…
By Aaron Mallari With Ica Fernandez·October 13, 2020
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The Covid-19 response: Are the elderly and disabled being left behind?
This five-episode podcast was produced by UrbanisMO.PH and Young Public Servants with support from Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Philippines, International Center for Innovation…
By Aaron Mallari·October 13, 2020
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Helping the vulnerable and invisible during the pandemic
The Philippines is still struggling to contain the coronavirus outbreak and its wide-ranging effects six months after the onset of the pandemic. The country now has the highest…
By Adminnewspack·October 13, 2020
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Milk Code confusion cripples LGUs response for infants
The indiscriminate distribution and use of breastmilk substitutes, especially during emergencies, can change feeding practices and put babies at greater risk of illness.
By Angelica Carballo Pago·October 9, 2020
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Promotion, protection of breastfeeding practices reap rewards
Exclusive breastfeeding among infants 0 to 5.9 months has nearly doubled, from 30 percent in 2003 to 58 percent in 2019.
By Angelica Carballo Pago·October 9, 2020
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Will distance learning work? Parents, teachers not so sure
Lack of gadgets, internet connections and training pose major problems for the Department of Education when school opens on Oct. 5. Is an ‘academic freeze’ warranted?
By Winona Sadia·September 30, 2020
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For kids in special education, lockdown learning a must
Learners with special education needs require face-to-face instruction but are vulnerable to the coronavirus disease. Parents and teachers have no choice but to make distance…
By Winona Sadia·September 30, 2020
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PH money remitters flagged in millions of dollars in ‘suspicious’ transactions
In a collaboration with more than 400 journalists in 88 countries, PCIJ examines the Filipino subjects in the FinCEN Files and why the Philippines continues to attract financial…
By Karol Ilagan·September 21, 2020
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What went before: The Bangladesh Bank heist
Cases related to the cyber-heist that exposed the vulnerability of the country’s financial system remain pending. Who got sued and who got cleared?
By Nancy C Carvajal·September 21, 2020
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What is a SAR?
Top-secret bank records called Suspicious Activity Reports or SARs expose the human cost of laundered money.
By Pia Tuan·September 21, 2020
