Templates, guides, and practical resources for researching, producing, and publishing civic content.
A step-by-step check to run on any claim, document or quote before you use it.
Updated 10/7/2026
Check whether a photo or clip is authentic, recent and really from where it claims to be.
How to read Philippine budgets, COA audit reports and PhilGEPS procurement records without getting lost.
Trace a public project from the People's Budget through PhilGEPS procurement records and COA notices or audit findings before you publish.
Updated 10/9/2026
A ready-to-use request for records from national government agencies, with a walkthrough of the eFOI portal.
Turn a messy government spreadsheet into data you can analyse and explain honestly.
A one-page plan that keeps a story focused on the public question and the evidence.
A clear, repeatable structure for checking a public claim, following IFCN principles.
Scripts for a 60-second reel and a long-form explainer on a civic topic.
How to fix errors openly and quickly, which is how you build trust.
Interview residents, officials and experts fairly, safely and accurately.
A plain-language release to record and publish an interview.
Check personal data and children's safety before publishing, with reference to RA 10173.
Protect your accounts, devices and yourself from hacking, doxxing and online harassment.
A final check before you hit post.
Make your content usable by people who are deaf, blind, low-vision or on slow connections.
Stay fair, accurate and within the rules when creating content during election season.
Everything you need to launch a civic content channel on a small budget.
