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Cronies of Ferdinand Marcos. Certain associates of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, historically referred to using the catchphrase " Marcos cronies ", [1][2][3] benefited from their friendship with Marcos – whether in terms of legal assistance, political favors, or facilitation of business monopolies, during his administration ...
Feb 24, 2017 · Inspired by the research and writings of John Doherty, S.J. on the Philippine economy, interlocking corporate directorships and the cronies of Marcos, the 40-page monograph was produced following the Russian samizdat (a self-publishing house) model, but more commonly called Xerox journalism in later years.
Newspapers owned by Marcos cronies such as Roberto Benedicto were the only ones allowed to publish in the immediate aftermath of the declaration, and media companies taken over by Marcos’ close associates became the dominant media outlets, eventually becoming referred to as the "crony press."
After the revolution came competition, sensationalism — and investigations into newspapers run by 'Marcos' cronies'. The press in Manila since the people's revolution of late February is made up of a varied assortment of dailies. Still published are the 'crony' newspapers — those well financed by, and supportive of, Marcos since 1972.
Jan 20, 2024 · The news stories published by Malaya during those years chipped away at the Marcos regime’s bedrock of lies. They chronicled a regime in turmoil, a nation in ferment.
Sep 1, 2007 · After winning power, Corazon Aquino vowed to protect democracy and uphold civil liberties. She ordered the sequestration of the “crony” press to prevent the allies of Marcos from using these for their own ends. Through the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG), the Bulletin, the Express, and the Journal publications were ...
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Oct 1, 2022 · She is a media personality, but hardly a journalist, with little credibility even in presenting “soft” news. The same interview seals the deal for ALLTV as a crony news organization in the service of President Marcos Jr. and his administration.
