Where’s the party. Written by Student # 15

David,  Jacques-Louis. The Arrival at the Hôtel de Ville. 1805. Pen, brown and black ink with white highlights, 262 x 408 mm. Musée du Louvre, aris. Downloaded with express permission from the Web Gallery of Art at http://www.wga.hu from site admin Emil Kren, Ph.D.. Many thanks.

            Quote “The code of professional and ethical conduct of the Philippine Press Institute states that “all efforts must be exerted to make stories fair, accurate and balanced.” However, an article published in the main news section of the Manila Bulletin (this post dated Jan. 23, 2008 -blog admin) with the headline “Liberal Party sets anniversary rites at Manila Hotel” clearly violated this provision. In the said article, only members of the so-called Atienza wing of the Liberal Party were given ample news space, notwithstanding the fact that there is a “Drilon wing,” which should’ve been interviewed by the reporter as well to give its reactions with regard to the celebration of the political party’s anniversary.

     Quote “Another focus of the article is that the celebration will be happening on (sic) Manila Hotel, a seemingly minor detail which doesn’t deserve a headline treatment. This demonstrates the intent of the paper’s owner to advertise his other businesses, which should be placed in advertisements. 23 Jan. 2008” Closed-quote.

Newspaper and Hotel. Written by Student # 15. Unedited by blog admin.