2018

LGBTQ-Bicol marks World AIDS Day; urges quarterly HIV-AIDS screening by DOH
by Philippine Press Institute|05 December 2018|Kusog Bikolandia, News
In a low key but moving ceremony, members of the LGBTQ (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgenders and Queers) community from various organizations in Bicol Region marked the World AIDS Day with the theme “Know Your Status” as they also called on...
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PPI facilitates LGBTQ Congress in Bicol
by Philippine Press Institute|30 November 2018|Kusog Bikolandia, News
In an unprecedented effort, and for the first time in its long history of conceptualizing and conducting training programs for its members and the media in general, the Philippine Press Institute (PPI), also known as the national association of newspapers...
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Visayas media on federalism: there must be strong public awareness
by Philippine Press Institute|29 November 2018|Hanns Seidel Foundation, News
Journalists from the Visayas recognized the challenges they face when it comes to informing the public about the proposed federalism by President Rodrigo Duterte because of the insufficient information they are getting from the government on it. In a seminar-workshop...
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National effort to address safety of journalists in the Philippines off to good start
by Philippine Press Institute|11 November 2018|News
The first national multi-stakeholder consultation on the crafting of a Philippine plan of action on journalist safety took place in Manila on 7 November where civil society, government officials, media and academia gathered to improve the safety of journalists in...
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Culture-sensitive federalism fit for PHL – Luzon journos
by Philippine Press Institute|25 October 2018|Hanns Seidel Foundation, News, Uncategorized
Journalists from Luzon and the NCR agreed that a Filipino or Filipinized type of federalism that acknowledges the country's diverse cultures, traditions, religions, and regional dynamics will be applicable to the Philippines. Amidst differing beliefs and apprehensions over the proposed...
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Mindanao journos challenge gov’t to explain details of federalism
by Philippine Press Institute|13 October 2018|Hanns Seidel Foundation, News, Uncategorized
Journalists from Mindanao has challenged the Philippine government to explain thoroughly the details of federalism for the general Filipino public, this despite the seemingly high level of awareness of Mindanaoans on the proposed form of government as campaigned by President...
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PPI organizes federalism seminars for journalists
by Philippine Press Institute|07 October 2018|Hanns Seidel Foundation, News, Uncategorized
The Philippine Press Institute (PPI), also known as the national association of newpapers, in partnership with the Pimentel Institute for Leadership and Governance (PILG) and with support from the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), a non-profit association funded mainly by the...
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UNDERSTANDING FEDERALISM IN PHILIPPINE CONTEXT
by Philippine Press Institute|29 August 2018|Hanns Seidel Foundation, News
Is the Philippine ready for a federal form of government? Discussions on federalism have not been fully reported in mainstream media. If there were, the public’s knowledge about it has been limited to pushing for its establishment as a new...
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[Regional] As press freedom declines, so does religious freedom in Southeast Asia
by Philippine Press Institute|22 August 2018|News
Amid declining media freedom in Southeast Asia, freedom of religion or belief is also in a downward spiral. Five countries in Southeast Asia have been named “worst offenders of religious freedom” despite belonging to the most diverse region in terms of belief....
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PPI elects four officers and six regional trustees
by Philippine Press Institute|29 May 2018|National Press Forum, News
01. Alfonso Gomez Pedroche, Pilipino Star Ngayon - Chairman-President (Re-elected) 02. Alex Rey Pal, MetroPost (Dumaguete City) - Trustee for Visayas and Vice-Chairman 03. Amalia Montecillo Bandiola, Mindanao Times (Davao City) - Trustee for Mindanao and Corporate Secretary (Re-elected) 04....
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