Includes bibliographical references.

Historical background of Philippine media -- Philippine press during the Spanish regime-- The press during the revolutionary period and the American regime -- The media after independence and under martial law : The media in contemporary Philippines, 1987-2000 -- The print media -- The electronic media -- Media -related institutions : Ethical and regulatory dimension of the mass media -- The constitution and communication -- Some laws and regulations on the media -- Ethical dilemmas: Guidelines and cases : Theories and research problems in mass communication -- Theoretical and empirical bases of mass communication -- Topics for communication research -- Appendices -- NCR print publications, Their publisher and circulation -- The Filipino journalist code of ethics -- Kapisanan ng mga brodkaster sa Pilipinas -- Excerpts from the television code of the kapisanan ng mga brodkaster sa Pilipinas -- Republic Act no. 9006.