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The Philippine Daily Inquirer is undeniably the country’s most widely read and circulated newspaper. With over 2.7 million nationwide readers daily, it enjoys a market share of over 50% and tops the readership surveys. Not only is it the most read among all sectors and ages, it is also the country’s most trusted source of hard-hitting news and countless exposés. Distinguished by award-giving bodies like the Catholic Mass Media Awards, Jaime Ongpin Awards for Investigative Journalism and Anvil Awards, it is the Philippines’ most awarded broadsheet with over 200 awards and citations.With four regional bureaus, over 130 provincial correspondents nationwide and four printing presses in Cebu, Davao, Laguna and Manila, Inquirer delivers news to the provinces faster and more effectively than its competitors. It’s website, www.Inq7.net, is ranked among the world’s most visited news sites, averaging one million page views a day. For almost 20 years, the Inquirer has been reaping the rewards of its hard work. AC Nielsen, Asia Research Organization and Newspaper Dealers’ Association surveys say Inquirer tops readership and sales. It is also the most innovative broadsheet with special niche sections for the youth, children, culture, society and even golf enthusiasts. Its latest publication, a free paper aptly called Inquirer Libre, won two Gold Quill Awards of Excellence and is currently making in-roads in developing readership among the masses. Besides being the country’s leading journalistic voice, the Inquirer is also strongly committed to social responsibility and has taken an active role in various socio-civic programs. Its business savvy and social conscience have been recognized with the Agora Award for Outstanding Marketing Company of the Year in 1998, Anvil Award of Merit for its participation in Tabang Mindanaw and Gold Quill Award of Excellence for Economic, Social and Environmental Development in 2003. It is also the most environmentally friendly newspaper in the country, being the first local newspaper to use organic soy-based ink, 100% recycled newsprint and a resizing of the paper saving seven trees a day. It won a special citation from the Catholic Mass Media Awards for its environmental initiatives and a Gold Quill Award of Excellence for its youth readership program.Its meaningful goal of making a difference in the everyday life of Filipinos continues to be the driving force behind its journalistic and corporate initiatives. As the country’s no. 1 newspaper, the Philippine Daily Inquirer will remain steadfast in its commitment to bring “Balanced news, fearless views” to readers when and where it matters.

Inquirer.net is more than just a news website, Inquirer.net houses special sites targeting specific audiences and providing customized services.
YOU is Inquirer's website for today's interactive youth, features user-generated content and addresses the specific concerns and interests of the Filipino youth.
Global Nation is the virtual Home away from home of the overseas Filipino community.
Roadtrip is Inquirer.net's online guide for motorists and travelers.
marketplace, an e-commerce site for both businesses and individuals in the Philippines and the US, hosts the sections iShopping and iProperties.
JobMarket Online offers job seekers easy access to the latest job openings from the top 1,000 corporations, as well as presents employers with a wide range of applicants' resumes to evaluate and select.
hackenslash is the gaming news site for the Filipino gamer; contains tips, news, and reviews of the latest and hottest games in the market.
Property Guide, Inquirer.net's Real Estate supplement, contains relevant info and tips on homeownership, home design, and real estate development.
mind&body provides tips, news, and information on health and beauty.

MORNING CALL PRINT EDITION

The Morning Call is a general circulation newspaper providing in-depth coverage of Pennsylvania State and the metro-Allentown area. Emphasis is on the steel and cement industries, as well as other local businesses, sports, and the arts. Large local companies include Bethlehem Steel, Air Products and Chemicals, ALPO Pet Foods, Mack Trucks, Rodale Press, and Union Pacific.
Subject Coverage of Morning Call
Arts & Entertainment
Business
Columns
Editorials
Features
Full Text News Stories
Leisure
Letters to the Editor
Sports
Wire Stories

MORNING CALL ONLINE

The Critic, an Allentown newspaper founded in 1883, was the direct ancestor of The Morning Call. The editor, owner and chief reporter of the Critic was Samuel S. Woolever. In 1894 Muhlenberg College senior David A. Miller went to work for the Critic as its sole reporter. Its owners at that point were Charles Weiser, editor, and Kirt W. DeBelle, business manager. Later that year the newspaper ran a contest. A school boy or girl in Lehigh County would receive $5 in gold if he or she could guess the publication's new name. The identity of the lucky winner is lost to history, but on Jan. 1, 1895, Allentown City Treasurer A.L. Reichenbach, who had supervised the contest, read out the new name: "The Morning Call."