CAMPAIGN FINANCE
Villanueva got money from gov’t contractor; Ejercito, Padilla corporate donors exceed limits
The Omnibus Election Code prohibits donations from “natural or juridical persons who hold contracts or subcontracts to supply the government… with goods or services or to perform…
By Elyssa Lopez·May 12, 2023
CAMPAIGN FINANCE
Moneyed kin, personal coffers paved Senate victories in 2022
Senatorial candidates in the 2022 polls won fresh terms by financing their campaign with money from family members and money from their own pocket.
By Cherry Salazar·May 9, 2023
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DATA: Who financed the campaigns of 2022 winning senators?
Campaign finance is a key aspect of the elections, as it shows how much money was spent during the campaign and who donated to whom. The Philippine Center for Investigative…
By Cherry Salazar·May 9, 2023
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TRACKER: 10 reform proposals for Comelec, lawmakers to improve 2025 elections
This page monitors the status of 10 reform proposals identified by poll watchdogs to improve the conduct of elections in the Philippines
By Carmela Fonbuena And Martha Teodoro·May 9, 2023
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Howie Severino on World Press Freedom Day: Courage is contagious
Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism Board of Editors chairman Howie Severino delivered these remarks during the World Press Freedom Day forum “Fight for Truth and Human…
By Howie Severino·May 6, 2023
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5 Villar companies top delinquent taxpayers in Las Piñas, owe city more than P200M
Documents show that companies owned and managed by the Villar family owe Las Piñas more than P200 million in accumulated taxes and penalties. These companies are now asking for tax…
By Camille Elemia Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·May 4, 2023
Events
2023 State of Press Freedom in the Philippines
Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility executive director Melinda De Jesus presented this report during the celebration of the World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023.
By Adminnewspack·May 3, 2023
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World Press Freedom Day: Fight for Truth and Human Rights
The forum will be livestreamed at 1 p.m. on May 3, 2023.
By Adminnewspack·May 3, 2023
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Philippine media’s pledge to promote human rights
This pledge was produced during a human right reporting training workshop of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. It is being circulated for signatures.
By Adminnewspack·May 2, 2023