MANILA - The National Union of Journalists in the Philippines criticized the recent tirades of Manila Times columnist Rigoberto Tiglao calling for purging of what he called "red reporters" in media outfits and once again tagging the group as a "red front.". Manila Timescolumnist Rigoberto Tiglao accused Rappler of publishing wrong data on thenumber of Filipinos killed in the Philippine National Polices (PNP) war on drugs. Also, its always a signal that someone is just making stuff up when theres an unsupported statement that someone reportedly felt, did, or was motivated by something. . This vision has to be articulated and repeated.[18], He was eventually appointed by Pres. [8][9] Tiglao was eventually caught along with his wife Raquel, and detained by Marcos' military forces, first at the 5th Constabulary Security Unit in Camp Crame and then at the Ipil Detention Center in Fort Bonifacio. You can say what you want about Tiglao, but he is, foremost, a journalist, and journalists, regardless of political color or biases, hold facts sacred above all else. It should be "Rigoberto". After all, former president Trump in his visit to Manila 2017 announced: The United States welcomed the Philippines interest in a bilateral free trade agreement and both sides agreed to discuss the matter further through the United States-Philippines TIFA (Trade and Investment Framework Agreement).. (READ MORE: Debunking lies about Rappler), FACT 1. Replacing him was Jaime Escao, a CEZA director. Learn more. And thats the only explanation for his series of fake news about us. His article should be required reading for Filipinos, especially those still trapped in and enamored by the US view of the world. Facebook, Vera Files being one of three designated third-party fact-checkers in the Philippines. Im an Associate Professor of Political Science at the National University of Singapore. Its 26 percent shares in PLDT make it the controlling stockholder in the country of the biggest telecommunications firm that has 70 percent of the telecom market. That misleading view has been the basis for many Filipinos support for the shameful restoration of US military bases in the country, under the guise of an Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). (READ: Tiglaos fake news). Articles by Rigoberto D. Tiglao's Profile - Muck Rack