In the nine years since its founding, the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ), has published more than a dozen books and produced three full-length documentaries, many of which have won major awards and citations, including five National Book Awards and a Catholic Mass Media Award.
PCIJ marks its 10th anniversary this year with the release of its first ever CD-ROM entitled, The Public's Eye: Investigative Reports, 1989-1999. The CD-ROM contains full texts of 200 investigative reports published by the PCIJ in the last decade, clips of five PCIJ video documentaries and abstracts of 18 PCIJ books.
This month, the PCIJ also releases three new books. Robbed: An Investigation of Corruption in Philippine Education examines how the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) provides a textbook case of corruption in the Philippines.
From Loren to Marimar: The Philippine Media in the 1990s is an anthology of 35 PCIJ articles first published in various newspapers and in i magazine. The book traces how the media have become so powerful.
Finally, as comic relief during these rather disturbing times, the PCIJ offers Joke ni Erap, a collection of jokes culled from mailing lists on the Internet that feature President Joseph Estrada.
All these books are available at the ongoing Philippine Book Fair at the SM Megamall, 5th Floor Building B.
find out how.
 |
|
N E W S F L A S H Pork and other Perks wins National Book Award for Journalism. The award was given by the Manila Critics Circle yesterday at the ongoing 10th Philippine Book Fair. |
|
|
|
Magazine
i, The Investigative Reporting Magazine, the Interested in getting a subscription?
Foreign rates (postage inclusive) Books Environment Patrimony: Six Case Studies on Local Politics and the Environment in the Philippines, by Sheila S. Coronel, editor (1996)
Politics Pork and other Perks: Corruption and Governance in the Philippines, by Sheila S. Coronel, editor (1998)—This book contains key examples of corruption in the Philippines, ranging from the use of pork barrel funds to the new opportunities for deal-making brought about by privatization and economic liberalization. P290/US$11.50 Boss: 5 Case Studies of Local Politics in the Philippines Journalism
The Electronic Trail: Computer-assisted Research and Reporting in the Philippines, by Danilo A. Arao, Yvonne T. Chua and Alecks P. Pabico (1997)—Provides reader-friendly guides  Copyright © 1998 All rights reserved. PHILIPPINE CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM Webweaving by ALECKS P. PABICO |
—Examines the link between local politics and the environment, probing how democratization and devolution have affected the way resources are managed at the local level. Looks at the structures of local power and explains how those who hold local office use their power to exploit, and in some cases protect, natural resources. P250/US$10
Power from the Forest: The Politics of Logging, by Marites Dañguilan-Vitug (1993)—Tells the tragic story of the Philippine forests, the people who continue to plunder them and those who are trying to protect them. P150/US$6 (newsprint)
on previously published articles of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. The book documents the problems of environmental degradation and the remedial measures being taken by both government and non-government groups. P170/US$7
, by Jose F. Lacaba, editor (1995)—Looks at five areas in the Philippines—Cavite, Surigao del Norte, Makati, Pangasinan and Sulu—and examines what is at stake in the struggle for local office. Describes the political and economic geography of these areas and explains why, despite urbanization and economic growth, local clans, warlords and politicians remain powerful. P250/US$10
News for Sale: Corruption in the Philippine Media, by Rosario Florentino-Hofileña (1998)—This monograph exposes the extent—and range—of corruption in the Philippine press. But rather than damning individual cases, it examines the factors that contribute to corruption and the motives that compel politicians and businessmen to pay the press. P150/US$6
News in Distress: The Southeast Asian Media in a Time of Crisis, by Cecile C.A. Balgos, editor (1999)—A collection of papers presented at the seminar-workshop, “Improving the Flow of Information in a Time of Crisis: The Challenge to the Southeast Asian Media,” convened by the PCIJ at the Subic Freeport in October 1998. The essays, by journalists and academics, look at the problems faced by the Southeast Asian media in this era of economic contagion.
Uncovering the Beat: The Real-World Guide to Reporting on Government, by Yvonne T. Chua, editor (1997)—Everything you’ve always wanted to know about the presidency, Congress, the courts, the police, business, education, health and the environment—compiled in an easy-to-use reference book intended for journalists, researchers and citizens interested in finding how government works. P250/US$10
to the use of computers for research and reporting—explained in non-technical language in a manual specially designed for reporters and researchers interested in using spreadsheets, databases, electronic libraries and the Internet for their work. Comes with The Reporter’s Notebook, a special note-keeping software for reporters and researchers. P350/US$13.50
