Trust in media brands dips as Marcos-Duterte rift spreads disinformation
This “information disorder,” according to the Reuters Digital News Report, is “often amplified by political influencers and partisan media.”
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More Filipinos turning to AI as source of news — report
Apart from the rise of AI as a news source, other central emerging theme across the globe is the rise of an alternative media ecosystem, particularly, YouTubers, TikTokers, and…
Political parties scrambling to see social media effectively after elections across Japan
While political parties are busily involved in the making of videos they hope will go viral, measures have not been taken to deal with false and misleading information on social…
In Malaysia, mainstream and social media urged to observe ethical reporting in suicide cases
Among the objectives of the guidelines include preventing imitative suicides, promoting help-seeking behaviour, enhancing public awareness and education, as well as supporting…
A silent emergency: Bhutan’s media gasping for air- Kuensel
Once seen as a promising pillar of democratic transition, the Bhutanese press is now navigating a slow, painful decline-one marked by financial hardship, diminishing independence,…
Media and war
In the middle of all the noise, there has been some serious and nuanced commentary.
Indonesian journalist groups urge stronger protections after mass layoffs
The associations also urged lawmakers to consider a more holistic regulation against global digital platforms.
Press freedom in South Asia faces steep decline
Between 2024 and 2025, at least 250 violations of media rights were recorded in the region. A total of 69 journalists were jailed or detained, while 20 lost their lives in the…
Still journalists’ murder capital: Philippine Daily Inquirer
To be fair, there has been progress. The absence of a single journalist killing in 2024 was a welcome milestone. But that progress must be constant and consistent, backed by a…
Decline in Indonesia’s press freedom alarming
The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) recorded 38 cases of violence against journalists in the first five months of the year, more than half of the 73 incidents reported…