Reporters Slam Marcoleta's 'Bayaran' Remark

Dear Senator Marcoleta, journalists are not paid hacks just because we ignore you

Rappler's Dwight de Leon traces Marcoleta's grievance with the media to a 2025 incident when major broadsheets opted to quote more prominent figures instead of him

Philippines flood control scam probe deepens Senate power rift, muddles corruption issue

Senator Marcoleta even accused the media as being paid hacks. Journalists replied: Portraying the media as partisan only means distracting the public from real issues that should be put into light

Marcoleta hit for anti-media remarks

THE Photojournalists’ Center of the Philippines (PCP) on Thursday expressed concern over comments by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta describing media members as paid hacks.In a statement, the PCP said such accusations undermine public trust in legitimate journalism and contribute to an environment “where media workers may be exposed to harassment, intimidation and threats.”“Criticism of the press is part of democratic discourse and should always be welco…

Senate reporters, media group slam Rodante Marcoleta over 'bayaran' accusation

The journalists covering the Senate condemned Thursday the statement of Senator Rodante Marcoleta accusing them of being paid hacks.

Reporters slam Marcoleta's 'bayaran' remark

Senate media condemned his “paid hacks” comment as an attack on press.

Media groups slam Marcoleta over ‘paid hacks’ remark

The senator’s attack is an attempt to undermine the public’s trust in the media amid the coverage of the continuing chaos in the Senate. CAGAYAN DE ORO — Several media groups condemned Sen. Rodante Marcoleta for accusing journalists of being “paid hacks” during a committee hearing on June 4. In a joint statement, journalists and media workers covering the Senate said that Marcoleta unfairly maligned those who face harassment and intimidation, no…