Philippine Daily Inquirer

Beneath the vibrant tapestry of Makati lies the Philippine Daily Inquirer. It’s more than just a newspaper building. It’s a fortress of facts, a beacon of balanced news, and a stage for fearless views. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, often called the Inquirer, began its life in the tumultuous final days of the Marcos regime in 1985. Founded by Eugenia Apóstol, Max Solivén, and Betty Go-Belmonte, it emerged as a voice of defiance, succeeding the weekly Philippine Inquirer that covered Ninoy Aquino’s assassination trial. The Inquirer’s initial home was the humble Star Building in Manila’s Port Area, where a small team of journalists worked tirelessly to deliver the truth. The Philippine Daily Inquirer played a pivotal role in documenting Corazon Aquino’s 1986 presidential campaign and the People Power Revolution that followed. Its iconic slogan, “Balanced News, Fearless Views,” was adopted in January 1986. The Inquirer’s circulation soared, reaching an impressive 500,000 copies a day. In 1990, under the leadership of editor-in-chief Federico D. Pascual, the Philippine Daily Inquirer achieved the highest circulation in the Philippines. The newspaper faced adversity in 1999 when President Joseph Estrada accused it of bias. A subsequent advertising boycott by government organizations and businesses lasted five months, but the Inquirer remained resolute. The Philippine Daily Inquirer continued to thrive under the leadership of Letty Jimenez-Magsanoc, its longest-serving and first woman editor-in-chief. She took the helm in 1991 and guided the newspaper for over two decades. In 2017, the Inquirer solidified its position as the most widely read newspaper in the Philippines. Even today, millions of Filipinos turn to the Philippine Daily Inquirer for news they can trust. The Philippine Daily Inquirer has received numerous accolades, including over 500 awards and citations. From the Catholic Mass Media Awards to the WAN-IFRA Asia Media Awards, its journalistic excellence is undeniable. This legacy of balanced news and fearless views continues within these walls. The Philippine Daily Inquirer continues to inform, challenge, and inspire.