Foreign Correspondents Association of the PH

The Teddy Benigno Journalism Lecture 2026 with Christian Esguerra will be available via livestream tomorrow. Register to watch the stream: bit.ly/TeddyBenigno20…

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This event is presented by the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) in partnership with Ayala Corporation, the UP Diliman College of Media and Communication, and the Department of Journalism.

In this year’s lecture, Independent Journalism in the Age of Social Media, Esguerra will discuss how journalists can reclaim editorial independence and build direct, trust-based relationships with audiences in today’s fragmented information environment.

Join the Teodoro “Teddy” Benigno Jr. Journalism Lecture 2026 on Tuesday, March 17, featuring Christian Esguerra, founder of Facts First PH. The lecture is free and open to the public. Register by scanning the QR code or through this link: bit.ly/TeddyBenigno20…

The Prospects Magazine 2026 is now available for viewing online. You may access a copy through this link: bit.ly/Prospects2026

Photos by Lisa Marie David and Martin San Diego

Conference wrapped, conversations delivered. From policy outlooks to accountability conversations, FOCAP's Prospects of the Philippines 2026 cut through the noise and put substance front and center. Photos by Lisa Marie David and Martin San Diego

1 DAY TO GO Tomorrow: Prospects of the Philippines 2026. A day of informed discussion on diplomacy, finance, governance, and accountability—anchored in journalism and public interest. Register through this link: bit.ly/FOCAPProspects…

2 DAYS TO GO Two days to Prospects 2026—where the country’s most pressing issues meet context, evidence, and scrutiny. Register through this link: bit.ly/FOCAPProspects…

Be part of the discussion at the Prospects of the Philippines Conference and Magazine Launch. Register through this link: bit.ly/FOCAPProspects… Monday, February 2, 2026 Diamond Ballroom, Manila Diamond Hotel

Senator Risa Hontiveros joins Prospects of the Philippines 2026. Known for her work on human rights, institutional reform, and democratic accountability, Senator Hontiveros brings a legislative perspective to the national conversations shaping the Philippines today.

3 DAYS TO GO Three days before Prospects of the Philippines 2026 brings together journalism, policy, and power under one roof. Register to the conference through this link: bit.ly/FOCAPProspects…

Peace processes are never linear. From delayed elections to legal setbacks, the Bangsamoro peace process reflects how progress is often uneven—but still moving forward. Register to the conference: bit.ly/FOCAPProspects…

SPEAKER UPDATE FOR PROSPECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES 2026 Senator Risa Hontiveros, a leading voice on governance, accountability, and human rights, will be joining Prospects 2026. Register through this link: bit.ly/FOCAPProspects…

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla joins Prospects of the Philippines to discuss integrity in public service, enforcement realities, and the evolving role of oversight institutions. Register through this link: bit.ly/FOCAPProspects…

Guest commentary by UP Diliman College of Media and Communication Dean Diosa Labiste, PhD examines how media coverage shapes local reporting of the Palestine–Israel conflict, raising critical questions about framing, ethics, and responsibility. Register: bit.ly/FOCAPProspects…

One week to go. Prospects of the Philippines convenes senior policymakers and the press to examine the country’s diplomatic, economic, and governance outlook. Seats are limited. Register now: bit.ly/FOCAPProspects…

Prospects of the Philippines 2026 Monday, February 2, 2026 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Diamond Ballroom, Manila Diamond Hotel Register here: bit.ly/FOCAPProspects…

For six years, Carsten Stormer followed Fr. Flavie Villanueva as he pursued truth and justice amid the violence of the Philippine drug war—gathering evidence, protecting witnesses, and standing with victims long silenced. Written by Carsten Stormer Photo by Martin San Diego