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Jericho Zafra
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Freelance Journalist, Freelance
Makati City
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Biography
Jericho Zafra is a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a freelance journalist. He was also a former News Reporter Intern. His columns appeared in the leading newspaper in the Philippines and a US-based digital magazine discussing gender, politics, and journalism. Since 2019, Jericho has been immersed in gender and journalism studies to represent the gender minority in his country.
Investigative journalism.
Content
Fake news beneficiary Marcos gov’t to assign ‘fact-check officers’ in state media to fight disinformation
By Jericho Zafra| Orion Post@ MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s government, who was once upon a time benefitted from fake news, now wants to assign “fake news” officers in state media to fight disinformation and misinformation in state media, the Presidential Communications Office said. “A fact check officer or anti-fake news officer will help us that we cannot be an instrument or a purveyor of fake news,” newly-appointed Secretary Cesar Chavez said. The response came after ACT-Teachers Rep.
By Jericho Zafra| Orion Post@ MANILA, Philippines — The Timor Leste government wants to extradite expelled lawmaker and fugitive Arnolfo Teves “as soon as possible,” the Department of Justice said. In a news forum over the weekend, the DOJ said Timor Leste is committed to turning over Teves Jr. to the Philippine government as soon as possible, saying the President of Timor Leste doesn’t want Teves in the custody of his country any longer.
By Jericho Zafra| Orion Post@ MANILA, Philippines — At least 500,000 local candidates are expected to compete with over 18,000 positions in the 2025 midterms elections, the Commission on Elections said Sunday. “With 18,271 positions to be filled up, easily we can have 500,000 aspirants in the 2025 national and local elections and Bangsamoro Parliamentary elections,” Commissioner George Garcia said Sunday.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States