The ‘stars’ and the muted ‘extras’: How is rice importation reported in the Philippines and Indonesia?

Achmad Supardi, President University, Jaime A Manalo, Philippine Rice Research Institute, Nanang Krisdinanto, Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, Camille C Dumale, Philippine Rice Research Institute

Journalism: Theory, Practice & Criticism

Published online on April 09, 2025

Abstract

Journalism, Ahead of Print.
The mass media helps shape public opinion. Rice importation is a shared national issue in the Philippines and Indonesia. Yet, there has not been a study that scrutinizes media reportage of rice importation in the two countries. Of interest in this study ...