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(Statement) Ensure safe media coverage of midterm elections 2025
by Philippine Press Institute|10 February 2025|News, Statements
As the campaign period for the May 2025 midterm elections draws near, the Movement for Media Safety Philippines calls on both national and local government units, the Commission on Elections, all aspiring candidates and their political parties, as well as law...
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Journalism educators’ group elects new board of trustees
by Philippine Press Institute|08 February 2025|JSAP, News
The national association of journalism educators has elected a new set of trustees and officers, as it renews its push to retool and upskill teachers to deal with AI-enabled disinformation and multi-faceted challenges facing journalism. Felipe Salvosa II, chair of...
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Tsek.ph relaunching on Feb. 7
by Philippine Press Institute|05 February 2025|News, Press Release
Dedicated to combating disinformation with verified information, Tsek.ph – the Philippines’ pioneering fact-checking coalition – will relaunch on February 7, ahead of the May 12 elections.
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Philippine Press Institute, Novartis announce 20 journalist fellows for health literacy initiative on cholesterol management and heart health
by Philippine Press Institute|04 February 2025|News, Press Release
The Philippine Press Institute (PPI) and Novartis Healthcare Philippines have announced the 20 journalist fellows for their health literacy initiative on cholesterol management and heart health. The fellows were selected by an independent panel from among 40 media practitioners across...
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Philippine Press Institute, Novartis hold media workshop to enhance health literacy in managing cholesterol and promote heart health
by Philippine Press Institute|08 November 2024|News, Press Release
The Philippine Press Institute (PPI) held a health reporting workshop to help local journalists gain a deeper understanding of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C or “bad cholesterol”) management to reduce cardiovascular risk. The hybrid workshop was supported by Novartis Healthcare Philippines...
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Media to Marcos: Keep your promise – decriminalize libel, pass FOI law, end red-tagging
by Philippine Press Institute|21 July 2024|News, PH Media Safety Summit, Press Release
THE convenors of the 1st Philippine Media Safety Summit called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take concrete steps to support a critical press, which he said “best serves national interest.” As he delivers his third State of the Nation...
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PPI members up to the challenge of longevity, want to stay relevant
by Philippine Press Institute|30 April 2024|ANNOUNCEMENTS, Media Council, National Press Forum, News, Press Release
"The print will survive." When this resounding message echoed in the plenary hall, the members of the Philippine Press Institute (PPI) certainly knew what they were talking about and the challenges they are up to or against. Almost a hundred...
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Warning from PPI (SCAM ALERT!)
by Philippine Press Institute|30 April 2024|News
This scam started a few years back. But of late, the Philippine Press Institute (PPI, also known as the national association of newspapers, has been receiving a barrage of complaints from supposed victims of a scam from an office or...
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Herald Express bags award in 60th PPI anniversary
by Philippine Press Institute|29 April 2024|Civic Journalism Community Press Awards, Community Press Awards, News
Herald Express added another feather on its cap after being adjudged as the outstanding community newspaper weekly category in the 1st Best Health Innovation and Collaboration Reporting during the 60th anniversary of the Philippine Press Institute (PPI) held at the...
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BusinessWorld’s Patricia Mirasol wins award
by Philippine Press Institute|29 April 2024|Civic Journalism Community Press Awards, Community Press Awards, News
PATRICIA B. MIRASOL, a multimedia producer at BusinessWorld, won the Best in Health Innovation and Collaboration Reporting category at the 2023 Community Press Awards of the Philippine Press Institute (PPI).
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