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Investigative journalist Carmela Fonbuena is 2026 Marshall McLuhan fellow

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781589174415Image.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div>MANILA — Investigative journalist Carmela Fonbuena on Tuesday was named this year’s Marshall McLuhan fellow by the Canadian Embassy in the Philippines, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR).Fonbuena, currently a freelance journalist and former Executive Director of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, was announced by the embassy as this year’s fellow on social media.“Over the course of her career now spanning more than two decades, Carmela has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to public-interest journalism, accountability reporting, and the defense of press freedom in the Philippines,” the statement said.“Through her investigative work and editorial leadership, she has consistently produced rigorous, impactful journalism that has helped readers better understand issues of governance, corruption, human rights, and democratic accountability.”Established in 1997, the prestigious Marshall McLuhan Fellowship is awarded yearly by the Canadian Embassy in the Philippines to a recipient &quot;embodying outstanding qualities in the field of investigative journalism.&quot;The fellow will travel to universities across Canada and the Philippines to deliver lectures on a chosen topic in journalism.Previous McLuhan fellows are as follows: Pia Ranada (2024), Jodesz Gavilan (2023), Karmina Constantino (2022), Christian Esguerra (2020), Patricia Evangelista (2019), Jeff Canoy (2018), Manny Mogato (2017), Gigi Grande (2016), Joseph Morong (2015), Cheche Lazaro (2014), Eileen Mangubat (2013), Lynda Jumilla (2012), Carol Arguillas (2011), Ed Lingao (2010), Diosa Labiste (2009), Glenda Gloria (2008), Inday Varona (2007), Gerry Lirio (2006), Yvonne Chua (2000, 2005), Tess Bacalla (2004), Luz Rimban (2003), Miriam Grace Go (2002), Vinia Datinguinoo (2001), Ellen Tordesillas (1999) and Sheila Coronel (1998).

Investigative journalist Carmela Fonbuena on Tuesday was named this year’s Marshall McLuhan fellow by the Canadian Embassy in the Philippines, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility.

Investigative journalist Carmela Fonbuena on Tuesday was named this year’s Marshall McLuhan fellow by the Canadian Embassy in the Philippines, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility.