9 thoughts on “Jan. 14 Media Monitor can be posted here”

1. Aquino, Rica
   201179130
   Comm 110

   Article link: http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/146117/megan-young-visits-disneyland

   News articles must be fair, factual and objective. This article, written in the lifestyle section does not seem to show any objectivity, only a story written to inform the public of the whereabouts of Megan Young who was crowned Miss World in 2013. Although she may be a public figure, the news does not concern public interest by just merely telling us she went on a vacation to Disneyland. The article was ended by informing the public that Young helped out in the relief operations of Typhoon Haiyan a few days after her trip. It was as if to assure the public that she has not forgotten her duties and responsibilites.

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2. To : Prof. Marichu Lambino
   Re: Media Monitor for January 14, 2014
   From: Charmaine Ycasas

   Link:
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCYSRc5tBxU

   The Link above shows a report from Sandra Aguinaldo aired yesterday (January 13, 2014) on GMA News TV’s QRT ( Quick Response Team) anchored by Jiggy Manicad around 5:45 in the evening. It is about the expansion of sanitary landfill in Payatas ,Quezon City. The reporter did not fail to show all the angles of the report.

   I believe that this report is fair, factual and objective. First, fair because the story tells two opposing side with equal and balance presentation – the side of the residences of Payatas, Quezon City and the authority in-charge of Payatas Opearations headed by the retired Col. Ramil Haimalin. Aguinaldo mentioned that according to the residences of Payatas , they were relocated in that area since 1990 and were given a certificate as qualified beneficiaries of community mortgage by the former Quezon City Mayor Brigido Simon Jr. The residences mean that they were in that area even before it was piled up by garbage. On the other had, according to Aguinaldo, Haimalin stated that there would be an demolition for the upcoming February or March this year and the main reason is to avoid health risks and to relocate them into a safer place. Second, Factual because the details from this report as stated by Aguinaldo came from direct interviews from both sides. It can also be noticed that the video, showing the “environment compliance certificate”, residences showing faces that they are not in favor of what the authority is planning to do and a house stuck alone in the middle of a pile of garbage showing their determination to protect that land they said that were given to them. All of these strengthen the report of Aguinaldo. Third, Objective because the reporter succeeded in showing more than just a story of what is happening in Payatas but into our environment as well.

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3. Jhayle Meer, 2011-31315
   Comm 110

   http://www.balita.net.ph/2014/01/14/satisfaction-rating-ni-pnoy-bumaba-2/

   In light of writing fair, factual, and objective news, the writer missed out on some important points. First, the choice of words were not specific enough. “Patuloy ang pagbaba” may suggest a decreasing pattern in the aforementioned survey whereas it is actually the first time that Aquino’s ratings dipped. Meanwhile, the reference to the government’s rehabilitation efforts after typhoon Yolanda shows the attempt to provide context. However, its connection to the survey was not explained (bad publicity) but instead was stated as an excuse (they were making efforts). Furthermore, the margin of error was not mentioned, an important factor in this case, since it makes the decrease in the president’s ratings “statistically insignificant”. This was stated in a better written article:

   http://www.rappler.com/nation/47876-aquino-ratings-suffer-luzon

   Still, the second writer used the terms “loser” and “winner” to refer to the government officials involved. This is problematic since it may color the people’s minds instead of instilling to them that this is a scientific survey that may or may not reflect what is really happening in reality. Another article concerning the same news expanded on the connection between the Yolanda aftermath and the survey, and gave voice to the people who suffered in reality. This is writing factual news because the story was not just based on the survey. Article may be found here:

   http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/563381/aquino-approval-rating-dips-in-new-poll

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4. JC De Vera Is Ready To Go Nude And Do Gay Love Scenes
   http://www.pinoystop.com/news/celebrity/3065/jc-de-vera-is-ready-to-go-nude-and-do-gay-love-scenes

   The article doesn’t really inform the public of anything relevant in the national or international news sphere, and really sounds more like a promotional piece to promote the actor’s new television show. The promotion of nudity, “sexy roles”, and controversial content is being used by the actor and his management to further his career, and he is being marketed by his network in “sexy and sensual” roles in his new soap. The actor denies that he would take on a provocative role for the mere reason of marketing, he admits that if the content requires him to take on controversial or sensual roles then “hindi ako magdadalawang isip. Pero pag ang indie film may pagka porn na ang dating, di siguro,” especially since his network “now appreciates his muscular and well-toned body”. The denial of his new marketing strategy comes after his second nude photoshoot in two months. This story has no relevance in the public news arena, and really sounds more like advertorial gossip being spread to promote a network’s new controversial soap opera. The private and professional lives of screen actors need not be treated as news, especially if their actions and inactions have no impact on national issues or public interests.

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5. 2011 50258 http://mixtura927.wordpress.com/2014/01/14/reliable-numbers-and-most-of-the-picture/

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6. Monitored: http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/news/kim-chiu-gets-flak-alleged-rude-answer-during-220043862.html

   Reaction:
   After Kim Chiu answered “we don’t owe you any of our personal lives” to Aster Amoyo’s question about the truth behind Kim and Xian Lim’s love team, media took different sides on what happened.
   Many found Kim rude given the fact that it was Kim’s camp who called for the press where expected questions as such would be brought up.
   News spread fast, and a lot of times if we’re talking showbiz news, it gets bent or sensationalized–a common ethical concern.
   In the article, there are supposed clarifications to what had happened during the press. There were previous edits added to the story like a “walk out” moment from one of the people involved. Kim’s home studio, Star Cinema, even posted on social media that Kim was “bullied”. The article pointed out that if you are a publicist, you should never antagonize another party even if it meant defending your ouwn. I find that doing so is unethical just as personal attacks are prohibited in the KBP Code of Ethics.
   I therefore think that one unethical move may lead to another, causing the public to dwell on issues that are, to start with, unclear and sometimes even unimportant.

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7. On January 12, 2014, Sunday, around 2:30pm I was listening to DWBR, an FM station. A certain DJ was talking about the artist Vic Damone, his life and his exploits in the music industry. This piqued my curiosity so I ran an online search on Damone. It dawned upon me that the DJ was reading straight off the artist’s Wikipedia profile, verbatim, without giving credit to his source. Although it is not unethical, it would have been better if the DJ cited his references so as to be more credible to his listeners.

   Alliah Czarielle R. Guerra
   2011-18140

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9. Patricia Ann Concepcion
   2010-35451
   Comm 110

   Article: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/563355/dutertes-daughter-apprehended-for-overspeeding-in-davao-city

   This article was supposed to take an unbiased cover on how traffic enforcers in Davao City use their newly upgraded equipment (i.e. speed guns) to strictly implement the speed limit (Executive Order 39).

   First of all, the article places improper emphasis on the fact that the person apprehended was former Davao City mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. The stance of Germelina Lacorte on the story is clearly reflected in how she stresses that public officials are not above the law. The article strikes me as a lousy ”praise release” cover for the government’s lack of back bone in implementing simple traffic rules.

   Secondly, is this really news-worthy? It appalls me that an article on a supposed common notion that everyone is even in the eyes of the law reaches the “Hot Reads” section of the Inquirer.net webpage simply because a Duterte is involved.

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