Introduction The American colonial period in the Philippines (1898-1946) represented a transformative era for the archipelago, not least for the development of its media landscape. Following centuries of Spanish rule characterized by stringent censorship and limited press freedom, the arrival of the Americans, despite the initial brutal conflict of the Philippine-American War, introduced a different…
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The Development of Filipino Journalism in the Post-War Era
The story of Filipino journalism in the post-war era is a dramatic narrative of resilience, struggle, suppression, and resurgence. Emerging from the devastation of World War II, the Philippine press embarked on a tumultuous journey, mirroring the nation’s own quest for identity, democracy, and development. From the heady days of reconstruction and the celebrated “Golden…