Yasmin Almonte. Kiss of Narcissus. 121 X 91 cm . Oil on Canvas . 1997. Hiraya Gallery. Rightclicked and uploaded with express permission (thanks thanks!) from the www.hiraya.com
Authored by Grace Sucgang | student 19, j192 2nd post Quote “Yesterday, Dec. 19, GMA 7’s 24 Oras aired a nicely shot and edited news feature on how the warden of the Quezon City Women’s Correctional was trying to give the women inmates a good Christmas. The shots taken showed the inmates with their backs to the camera or their feet, shadowed heads and blurred faces during the interviews in order to protect the dignities of persons interviewed as women and prisoners. According to the code of ethics, this is necessary as a sign of respect and to avoid assigning stigma to these people since there is a section there stating that women and children are given more consideration when being featured in news.” End of quote Dec 20, 6:22 PM — single-sourced; ads by a news presenter; interviewees w/ no captions
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Authored by Hazel Federico, Student #5 |Media Monitor. Unedited by blog admin
Danilo Dalena. Talo (Loss). 61.5 x 61 cm . Oil on Canvas . 1996. Hiraya Gallery. Rightclicked and uploaded with express permission (thanks!) from the www.hiraya.com
Quote “Last Wednesday (Dec. 26), a Philippine star article entitled ‘Poor families to get P800 monthly subsidy’ (written by Helen Flores) only had one source. Throughout the article, only the opinions or views of DSWD Secretary Esperanza Cabral were featured. Only the positive side of the issue was addressed, making it seem to the public that it was all there was to it. Had the writer interviewed economists, they would have likely said that this subsidy would add to government expenditure and would adversely affect the private sector as the loans they could have availed were already given to the government.
Quote “The Journalist’s Code of Ethics says that journalists must not “distort the truth by omission or improper emphasis.” They should also “air the other side.” While the writer did not write an utter falsehood, she failed to get the other side of the story, thereby emphasizing the pros and neglecting the cons.” Closed-quote. Dec 28, 3:55 PM — single-sourced; ads by a news presenter; interviewees w/ no captions
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Authored by Student # 2.
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Quote “On December 15, the Philippine Daily Inquirer ran a story entitled ‘Biofuels eating into food security–Golez.’ The entire article looked like a press release from the opposition congressman, since the entire article depended on Senior Deputy Minority Leader Roilo Golez’s claim that food security may be threatened by the passing of a “law mandating the use of biofuels as an energy source.”
Quote “This is in violation of Section 2, Article III of the Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct of the Philippine Press Institute which says that “Single-source stories must be avoided as a rule. There is always the imperative to get a second, third or more sources… We must strive at all times to ascertain the truth of our sources’ assertions.”
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Francisco Pellicer Viri. The Slippery Intensity. 162 X 208.5cm. Acrylic on canvas. Hiraya Gallery. Rightclicked and uploaded with express permission (thanks thanks!) from the www.hiraya.com
Quote “In the December 21 issue of the Inquirer, a front page story had the headline “Adboard censures Star for making false claims.” The story was about how the Philippine Star has made “unsubstantiated” claims on its advertising reach and for containing images “disparaging” to its major competitors.”
Quote “Though the story may involve public interest, it is obvious how the Inquirer’s placing of the story on its front page is strategically done in its favor. The space could’ve been given to a story tackling issues that involves more stakeholders than advertisers and broadsheets. Quote “Also, the article is one-sided, with no statements from the Star whatsoever.
Quote “These acts are in violation of The Philippine Journalists’ Code of Ethics which says that journalists should “recognize the duty to air the other side” and “not let personal motives or interests influence me in the performance of my duties.”” Closed-quote.
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Quote “The previous stated story, along with PDI’s December 20 issue with the story ‘Adboard tells Philippine Star to pull out offending ad’ forms a series of articles meant to attack the Star. Though the KBP codes is devoted to different media, there is a clause in the Radio Code of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas that may be applied to this case. The said clause is in Letter f, Section B, Article I which tackles Commentaries and Analyses which says that “Personal attacks against fellow broadcasters and other stations are considered unethical and not be allowed.”” Closed-quote. XXXXX
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Fernando Escora. Will There Be Another Harvest? 169 X 124 cm . Pen and Ink on Canvas . 1999 Hiraya Gallery. Rightclicked and uploaded with express permission (thanks thanks!) from the www.hiraya.com
Quote “On a different note, the Inquirer’s coverage of the Sumilao Farmers’ ‘Lakaw Sumilao’ or Lakad Sumilao is worthy of acknowledgment. They have had (sic) an article on the Sumilao Farmers since October 25, and had a story on their quest for what they rightfully deserve in almost every day (sic) of December.
Quote “Also, the stories did present both sides of the issue, with stories on the San Miguel Corporation’s claims, the business sector’s concerns, and the government’s views on the matter. Their columnists (at least, most of them) have also taken their stand on the issue and, in effect, the Inquirer has run different opinions on the matter.
Quote “All these are in cognizance with the Philippine Journalists’ Code of Ethics, which states that journalists should scrupulously report and interpret the news, taking care not to suppress essential facts nor to distort the truth by omission or improper emphasis,” and Number 1 and 2, Section III of the Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct of the Philippine Press Institute which tackles ‘Writing the Story.’ Said clause states that “All efforts should be exerted to make stories fair, accurate and balanced,” and that “Single-source stories must be avoided as a rule.” Dec 25, 7:48 PM —
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quote “Last March 6, an article about a 19-year-old boy’s supposed suicide by Zaida delos Reyes-Palanca was found in the top stories section of the website of the Journal group of publications, Journal online.
“The article’s lead, in an attempt to be eye-catching, used gory descriptions of the boy’s death that are not really necessary to the story. The article described it as “[he] let blood spurt from his slit throat to his penis which must have become enlarged and hard from fright. Seconds earlier, the teener was believed to have tried to decapitate himself. He failed, leaving his neck bones and flesh exposed, like a fish cut open. As his vision blurred, the bleeding victim supposedly whacked off his sex organ then slashed his left wrist.’
“The expanded Philippine Journalist’s Code of ethics states that one should avoid language that might be insensitive and the blogger’s code of ethics also says that content posted online should show good taste and treat sources as subjects deserving of respect especially if there is tragedy involved. Apart from that, this story should not have been in the top stories section because it sensationalizes the death of a boy whose (death) cause is yet to be known.
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student #19’s fourth post for J192
quote “Last March 6, an article about a 19-year-old boy’s supposed suicide by Zaida delos Reyes-Palanca was found in the top stories section of the website of the Journal group of publications, Journal online.
“The article’s lead, in an attempt to be eye-catching, used gory descriptions of the boy’s death that are not really necessary to the story. The article described it as “[he] let blood spurt from his slit throat to his penis which must have become enlarged and hard from fright. Seconds earlier, the teener was believed to have tried to decapitate himself. He failed, leaving his neck bones and flesh exposed, like a fish cut open. As his vision blurred, the bleeding victim supposedly whacked off his sex organ then slashed his left wrist.’
“The expanded Philippine Journalist’s Code of ethics states that one should avoid language that might be insensitive and the blogger’s code of ethics also says that content posted online should show good taste and treat sources as subjects deserving of respect especially if there is tragedy involved. Apart from that, this story should not have been in the top stories section because it sensationalizes the death of a boy whose (death) cause is yet to be known.” end of quote
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Student no.7 Blog entry no.4
“Spratlys deal Manalc misled GMA?” by Marlon Purifacion of People’s Journal (March 10, 2008) used an anonymous source who stated that former Philippine National Oil Company president Eduardo Mañalac misled President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo into endorsing the Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking with China and Japan.
The Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct of the Philippine Press Institute states, “Anonymous sources shall be discouraged.” However, journalists should shield their sources if revealing his or her identity, would put his or her job or life at risk. The source in the article is accusing Mañalac of misleading the President and defending Arroyo for her wrong decision. Purificacion quoted the anonymous source, “Although we cannot take out the President’s command responsibility for her deal, her officials are supposed to protect her interest and give her proper advice. In this case the President was misled.” If the life of the source would be at risk, he or she would most likely be protected by the President because of the good things, the source said about her.
The PPI code of ethics also states the anonymous source should be described in a manner that would establish his/her expertise and right to speak on the subject. However, Purificacion just wrote “a very reliable source.” The phrase is insufficient to provide background about the source. The phrase “very reliable” is the writer’s opinion about the source and may mislead the readers on the accuracy of the source’s statement. The writer should describe the source adequately for the readers to determine if the source is indeed reliable or not.
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student #19’s fifth post
Quote “Last March 13, GMA 7’s 24 Oras aired news about a fire (and suspected murder) in Olongapo that killed Viva Hot Babe personality Scarlet Bouffard and three others.
“Based on the television Code of the KBP, violence and horror should be minimized by eliminating unnecessary gory details. The news included a shot showing Scarlet’s body found slumped on the floor with a pool of blood around her. The shot was only a bit blurred and it was in full color; also the shot was too focused on the dead body. Such a shot clearly does not comply with the aforementioned KBP rule.” end of quote
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Last March 12, an article titled “Inquiry on UP student council elections ongoing” was published in Inquirer.net. (see http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/metro/view/20080312-124178/Inquiry-on-UP-student-council-elections-ongoing).
It was written by Jeanette Andrade. The article talked about how “dirty politics” might have occurred during the elections because, according to the report, “photographs taken of a fraternity’s alleged hazing rites were circulated on the Web, reportedly to discredit one of the candidates.”
The report is unbalanced because it did not air the side of the fraternity involved. Now was there any effort to air the fraternity’s side. Only Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Elizabeth Enriquez was interviewed.
This is a violation of the first provision of the Philippine Journalist’s Code of Ethics, which states, “I shall scrupulously report and interpret the news, taking care not to suppress essential facts nor to distort the truth by omission or improper emphasis. I recognize the duty to air the other side and the duty to correct substantive errors promptly.” This is also a violation of a provision in the PPI Expanded Code of Ethics, which states, “all efforts must be exerted to make stories fair, accurate and balanced. Getting the other side is a must, especially for the most sensitive and critical stories. The other side must run on the first take of the story and not any day later.”
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Bernadette E. Tamayo of People’s Journal wrote two stories about Senator Manuel Villar for March 15, 2008. Both stories are single-sourced and favorable of Villar. The stories appear as Villar’s press releases. The first story “Shortage probe eyed” stated that Villar called on the Department of Agriculture and National Food Authority to investigate on the alleged “rice cartelization” that results to shortage of rice. Villar said in the article, the effects of alleged unscrupulous traders on the supply of rice. He said in the article that this would adversely affect the Filipinos particularly the poor. The second article, “Triumph for the people – Villar” stated that Villar is hopeful that Malacanang’s consent to the access to records and dossiers on the Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking agreement between China, Vietnam and Philippines on Spratlys will lead to cooperation by the executive branch. Villar said in the article that Malacanang’s permission “is a triumph, too, for the people” and “honoring the citizen’s right to information.” Tamayo failed to provide context to the stories on rice cartelization and Spratlys because she only relied on what Villar said. The Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct of the Philippine Press Institute stated that single sources must be avoided as a rule. The Philippine Journalist’s Code of Ethics also stated, “I shall scrupulously report and interpret the news, taking care not to suppress essential facts nor to distort the truth by improper emphasis or omission.” Moreover, the code also stated that “I shall not let personal motives or interests influence me in the performance of my duties.” Tamayo may have personal motives in writing two stories about Villar for one day.
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Student #1 (04-78861) 2nd entry
On unfair reporting:
In the March 20, 2008 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer,there is this article entitled “Amparo filed vs rebs, Left leaders” under the Across the Nation section, where the journalist failed to practice fairness in reporting
The story is about the filing of writ of amparo before the Regional Trial Court in Basey town, Samar, against the top official of the Communist Party of the Philippines and Bayan Muna rRespresentative The writ was filed by Dennis Gutierez, son of the Elizabeth Gutierrez, who was allegedly abducted by communist rebels last October 24, 2007.Elizabeth Gutierrez was abducted while she was on a campaign trail in Barangay Canca-iyas, Basey town. That time she was an incumbent barangay chairman.
Among the 38 respondents who are included in the writ were: “…CPP founding chairman Jose Ma. Sison, CPP spokesman Gregorio Rosal, Luis Jalandoni of the National Democratic Front, Kilusan ng Magbubukid ng Pilipinas deputy secretary general Randall Echanis, Lilia Bucatcat, alleged leader of the South Samar Front Command allegedly responsible for the abduction of Gutierrez, and top leaders of the CPP-NPA in the region.”
The informaion were sourced out from Dennis Guitierrez, and Lt. Col. Jonathan Ponce, commanding officer of the 62nd Infantry Battalion Dennis Gutierrez claimed that he took the names of the respondents included in the writ from his father who was once a CPP member, while Lt. Col. Jonathan Ponce commented that the writ of Amparo is a ‘test case’ where he was quoted saying: “They have used this against us. We will apply the same to them… referring to militant organizations and families of victims whose disappearances were blamed on the military.”
The accusation against the CPP leaders and the militant groups’ leaders is very sensitive that failing to put balance on the story may give the impression that the abductions and killings were really committed by the CPP members and militant groups. THe journalist who wrote the article even tied the issue of the alleged abduction with the mass grave found in Leyte where CCP was reportedly responsible, without drawing line between the CPP and Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas and Bayan Muna.
The journalist violated the provision of the PPI code of Ethics where, “I shall scrupulously report and interpret the news, taking care not to suppress essential facts nor to distort the truth by omission or improper emphasis. I recognize the duty to air the other side and the duty to correct substantive errors promptly.” Added to that, the provisions of the PPI Expanded Code of Ethics (3rd Section) where it says that. “1.) All efforts must be exerted to make stories fair, accurate and balanced. Getting the other side is a must, especially for the most sensitive and critical stories. The other side must run on the first take of the story and not any day later.2.)Single-source stories must be avoided as a rule. There is always the imperative to get a second, third or more sources, the contending parties to an issue, the expert source, the affected party, the prominent and the obscure, in the story. We must strive at all times to ascertain the truth of our sources’ assertions.”
The journalist should have supported the story with responses from those who will be negatively affected when the newspaper ran the story. The journalist could have interviewed leaders of KMP and Bayan Muna who were also accused of the abduction. Also, to get information from the husband of the Elizabeth Guitierrez since he was a former CPP member.
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