AI Accountability
How PCIJ investigated Grab’s surge pricing model
Despite being known as "black boxes," algorithms can still be examined by journalists. Here's the behind-the-scenes of how we collected, analyzed, and reported on Grab’s surge…
By Karol Ilagan·July 12, 2024
CORRUPTION WATCH
‘We formed JAC out of necessity’: New SEA network of anti-corruption journos joins IACC
THIS IS THE OPENING STATEMENT OF PHILIPPINE CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CARMELA FONBUENA DURING A BREAKOUT SESSION AT THE INTERNATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·July 11, 2024
CORRUPTION WATCH
2018 PCIJ report cited in plunder case against Rody Duterte, Bong Go
Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on July 5 filed plunder and graft charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go in the Department of…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·July 7, 2024
CORRUPTION WATCH
Spotlight on investigative journalism in world’s biggest anti-corruption forum – in photos
The International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) held in Lithuania in June 2024 highlighted the role of investigative journalists as well as data scientists and civil society…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·July 7, 2024
CORRUPTION WATCH
DOCUMENT: Trillanes files plunder case vs Rody Duterte, Bong Go
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·July 7, 2024
Latest
Land use conversion of Hacienda Vicenta: A timeline
In 2012, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) declared about 30 farm workers of Hacienda Vicenta as qualified beneficiaries of land distribution under the Comprehensive Agrarian…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·July 2, 2024
Data
Farmers have died waiting: Malacañang reviews DAR’s flip flop on conversion of irrigated farmland
The Office of the President is reviewing a decision of the Department of Agrarian Reform that grants the application for land use conversion of L.N. Agustin Farms Inc. in La…
By Carmela Fonbuena·June 30, 2024
Documentary
‘Lupang Hinarang sa Hacienda Vicenta,’ a Ditsi Carolino documentary
Documentary filmmaker Ditsi Carolino follows the struggles of farm workers of Hacienda Vicenta in La Castellana town in Negros Occidental who are fighting for their right to own…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·June 30, 2024
Document
In 2019, DAR created a committee to decide petitions to convert or exempt land from CARP
The Department of Agrarian Reform in March 2019 created the Land Use Cases Committee or LUCC to decide petitions to convert farmlands or exempt farmlands from the coverage of the…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·June 30, 2024
Courts, law and justice
‘Nasaan si Bantag?’ Timeline of Percy Lapid’s slay case as of June 2024
This timeline was originally published on November 13, 2023. It is regularly updated.
By Cherry Salazar·June 28, 2024
Elections 2025
The Miru JV Partners: No money woes for PhP18-B poll contract?
Based on documents reviewed and interviews conducted by the R2KRN Coalition, St. Timothy or STCC seems to be an old hand in government infrastructure projects. But it may not be in…
By Right To Know Right Now Coalition·June 27, 2024
Latest
‘Rebut gov’t claims with its own statistics’ – Sonny Africa
Journalists should challenge government claims about the economy given that policy making is shaped by big business, IBON Foundation Executive Director Sonny Africa has said. “We…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·June 11, 2024
Events
‘Use something familiar to connect with your audience on social media,’ says Christian Esguerra
“When we went into this platform, there are a lot of things that we saw as common knowledge among journalists that we also needed to explain to the ordinary people.” So explained…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·June 5, 2024
Events
Mighty Magulang tells journalists: ‘You need public engagement, too’
Historian blogger Mighty Magulang has urged media practitioners to engage the public amid the evolving dynamics of social media and the internet, which affect the production and…
By Jhon Oliver Nery·June 4, 2024
Bangsamoro
WATCH: #IJPH2024 Panel on Reporting the Progress of BARMM
Panel: Former Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos-Deles BARMM Cabinet Secretary Mohd Asnin Pendatun Philippine Daily Inquirer Mindanao Bureau Chief Ryan…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·June 3, 2024
Latest
‘Journalists have crucial role in 2025 Bangsamoro polls’
The media are urged to understand the links between between the elections and the broader Bangsamoro peace process, and observe cultural sensitivity when reporting about the…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·June 3, 2024
Events
#IJPH2024 Fellowship: Call for Proposals
It’s been a month since PCIJ’S Third National Conference on Investigative Journalism. We celebrate the huge success of the event that was first introduced in 2019, thanks to the…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·May 31, 2024
CAMPAIGN FINANCE
Can Comelec regulate social media posts of candidates, influencers?
Comelec chair George Garcia is asking Congress for a new law to regulate social media content during elections. He says the elections body also wants to sign a memorandum of…
By Tjburgonio·May 29, 2024
Data
LIST: 15 senators who voted to oust Zubiri as Senate President
As in many key decisions that the Philippine legislature makes these days, the vote happened behind closed doors, devoid of transparency.
By Carmela Fonbuena·May 21, 2024
Data
Has the Philippines created a garbage problem too big to dig its way out of?
As more disposal sites reach their limits, new ones are built to take in the country’s heaping trash, contradicting sustainable waste management practices and pledges.
By Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring·May 19, 2024
Drug War
Look for ‘patterns’ in drug killings – Kristina Conti tells journalists
;It could help perpetuate their stories. It’s more for public awareness,’’ the human rights lawyer said at the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism’s third Investigative…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·May 16, 2024