The 7th regular media monitor can be posted here. Or, in the alternative, for those who want to earn bonus points, any of the bonus media monitor not yet submitted, can be posted here, including the 5th Bonus on stories on the occult and the supernatural being reported as news or news feature (discussed below).
The 7th regular or 3rd bonus, 4th bonus, can be posted between now and this Saturday morning Oct. 24, 11am (deadline).
In view of Halloween stories and All Saints Day stories, the 5th bonus on occult news stories can be posted between now and November 7. (another media monitor will be opened on Oct. 27.)
For the 7th regular media monitor: hard and soft news, entertainment shows, movies and TV movies, teleseryes (soap operas), drama/action/ sitcom serials, and content streamed online, et cetera, as covered by provisions taken up in class, may be reviewed. The media content must be from the previous three weeks (in other words: current); the 5th bonus includes stories up to Nov. 7.
(just as a heads-up, we will have a bonus media monitor on disaster reporting after the report on this topic; the bonus review includes the reporting of Typhoon Lando, so those who want to avail of this can take note of news reports on this starting now.)
As stated before, the review must state what provision is pertinent. For convenience, embedded below is a summary of the KBP Broadcast Code. Below that is the KBP Broadcast Code provision on occult news reporting:
News should Inform the public rather than merely entertain
– News shall be part of a station’s programming
– News report shall be fair, objective and factual ; opinions are avoided
– Editorials and/commentaries are to be distinct from news
– News must be cautiously chosen
– News must be credible and mere gossip should not be aired or those based on sources that are “anonymous” or unknown
– Unconfirmed news are not to be aired unless there is an urgent need for people to know and must be verified as soon as possible
– News production aids should not mislead the public.
– Archived or file video, photo, and audio materials should be properly labeled
– Morbid, violent, sensational or alarming details not essential to a factual report are prohibited
– Advertisements must be clearly distinguished from the news
– Advertisements in the guise of news are prohibited
Article 2 ANALYSIS AND COMMENTARIES
– The airing of public affairs programs and commentaries is encouraged, particularly to give the public the opportunity to participate in discussions of current issues, concerns and events
– Public affairs programs aired on time contracted to other parties (such as blocktimers) shall name who is responsible for producing the programs every time they are aired
– Opposing or contrasting sides of public issues should be fairly presented
Article 3 COVERAGE INVOLVING CHILDREN
– Child’s dignity and privacy must always be respected
– There should be a conscious effort to avoid sensationalizing, stereotyping, prejudging or exploiting children with disabilities or children belonging to minority or indigenous groups
– Surprise and unplanned (“ambush”) interviews of children are prohibited
– Children should not be required to recall and narrate traumatic experience and shall be protected from further suffering emotional distress or trauma
– Programs and materials involving children must comply with all pertinent laws, rules and regulations
Article 4 PERSONAL ATTACKS
– Personal attacks, that is, attacks on the honesty, integrity, or personal qualities of an identified person, institution or group, on matters that have no bearing on the public interest are prohibited
– When personal attacks against any person, institution or group are aired, that person, institution or group shall be given a fair opportunity to reply
Article 5 CORRECTING MISTAKES
– When a mistake has been broadcast, it must be acknowledged and rectified as soon as possible by stating the mistake and making the correction
Article 6 CRIME AND CRISIS SITUATIONS
-The coverage of crimes in progress or crisis situations, such as hostage-taking or kidnapping, shall consider the safety and security of human lives above the right of the public to information.
If it is necessary in avoiding injury or loss of life, the station should consider delaying its airing
– Anchors, reporters, or other station personnel shall not act as negotiators or interfere in any way in negotiations conducted by the authorities
– Stations are encouraged to adopt standard operating procedures (SOP’s) consistent with this Code to govern the conduct of their news personnel during the coverage of crime and crisis situations
Article 7 INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
– The right to privacy of individuals shall be respected
Article 8 POLITICAL PROPAGANDA
– Equal opportunity in the access of airtime shall be given to candidates and political parties
– No program or sponsor shall be allowed to manifestly favor or oppose any candidate or political party
– All programs related to the campaign and the elections shall be subject to the relevant
provisions of this Code and all Election Laws
Article 9 PUBLIC COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES
– Complaints, criticisms, or grievances aired against persons, institutions or group, whether public or private, shall be limited to issues which have a bearing on the public interest
– Persons involved in issues are to be given a chance to give an immediate response
Article 10 CALLS OR MESSAGES
– Requests for the airing of personal calls, appeals, personal messages or opinions shall be carefully screened to insure that they are legitimate
Article 11 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AND WELFARE
– At least fifteen percent (15%) of a TV station’s daily airtime should be devoted to programs suitable for viewing by children
Article 12 RELIGION
– Religious programs shall emphasize the positive role of religion in society
– Religious programs shall comply with other pertinent provisions of this Code
Article 13 SUPERSTITION AND THE OCCULT
– Programs or program materials that promote or encourage occult practices, black magic, witchcraft, and similar activities are prohibited
Article 14 MEDICAL, LEGAL AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
– Only duly qualified and authorized persons shall be allowed to give medical, legal or other professional advice
– Any information on alternative medicine should be identified as such and any therapeutic claim should be consistent with the regulations and certifications of the Bureau of Food and Drug Administration.xxx et cetera: pls refer to your copy of the code as distributed and discussed in class.
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KBP Broadcast Code: “Art. 13 SUPERSTITION AND THE OCCULT
“Sec.1 Programs featuring superstitious and pseudo-scientific beliefs and practices, such as supernatural powers, foretelling of the future, astrology, phrenology, palm-reading, numerology, mind-reading, hypnotism, faith healing or similar subjects shall be careful not to induce belief in them. Care shall be taken to prevent the exploitation of people who may be easily swayed by such superstitious and pseudo-scientific beliefs and practices.
“Sec.2.Programs or program materials that promote or encourage occult practices, black magic, witchcraft, and similar activities are prohibited.” (KBP Broadcast Code)
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3rd Bonus (Outdoor media campaign)
Comm 110
2014-09430
Photo: http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg486/Mia_otamegane/Photo-0494_zpserlxq4bz.jpg
Last week, when I went home to Laguna, I saw this tarpaulin in front of our barangay’s elementary school. It’s really big. I estimated it to be at least 1.5 meters wide and 1 meter long. At the center of the tarp is a portrait of San Luis, surrounded by the words “Nagmamalasakit”, “Naninindigan”, “Egay San Luis sa Laguna” and “2016”.
I was so surprised and of course, dismayed. I asked my mother when was that tarpaulin displayed. She said it was either the last week of September or first week of October. The posting of such publicity material is so early, and even though it doesn’t directly say “Vote!” or anything along those lines, the citizens of our barangay are of course not that naive to not look at that tarpaulin as campaign material. Actually, the word “2016” gives it away. Also, the fact that it was placed in front of a school, a place with guaranteed people seeing it, is clever (which I don’t appreciate).
Egay San Luis will be running as 4th district representative of Laguna (https://www.facebook.com/ANCalerts/photos/a.266154773790.143592.262155953790/10153368938033791/?type=3). The start of campaign season for local candidates will start on March next year. There’s RA 9006 that explains the rules for fair election practices, but with how the politicians use the media as early as now for the masses to already remember their names, the COMELEC has the authority to call them out but the people have to be vigilant on their own.
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[REGULAR MEDIA MONITOR]
Comm110
2014-51650
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2vBc8cXCfI
My Faithful Husband almost always has an SPG rating because of its theme sexual content. However, this episode was highly SPG because of the theme, language, violence and sex and nudity.And the link clearly shows why this episode should be an SPG.
It has a clear depiction of a crime committed using a weapon and it shows the prolonged suffering of the victim. For me, it is indeed gory and it is not suitable for young audiences even with a guardian or an elderly around. My Faithful Husband is aired at 9:15PM. Some children are still awake during this time and seeing this kind of scene in a teleserye before they sleep might not be good for them.
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5th Bonus
Comm 110
2012-35426
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/image/lifestyle/10/22/15/5-mountains-ph-perfect-ghost-hunting-5
Halloween is fast approaching and articles such as this are starting to enter the picture. Different news and feature stories become filled up with supernatural and mysterious tales, usually ones about ghosts or spirits. Of course, this is due to the fact that it is what catches the human interest. It is unavoidable. Nevertheless, news networks and publications should be careful and reporting stories such as these and present them in a way that they are not forcing the people to believe in them. I think the article above (despite of it being really poorly written and constructed) did not actually induce belief in the supernatural or occult. It is merely telling about the spots where hikers can go to “ghost-hunt.” However, it is a proof that creepy and spooky stories are about to bombard us again this coming November.
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Reference Link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205311885422775&set=pcb.10205311898463101&type=3&theater
The Varsitatian is the official student publication of UST therefore, many subscribe to their Facebook page to await news. It so happens that the Varsitarian had an event and of course created publicity materials for their said event. The said publicity materials were then posted on their Facebook page along with the caption inviting people for their event about creating quality journalism.
The pubmats they created received quite a lot of attention not because they were exeptional but because the concept was similar to an art created by a person named as Max Reyes. They were bashed by the public. Even UST students went against the Varsitarian.
The pubmats were then put down. The Varsitarian also apologized right after to Max Reyes because of the issue. No one is sure if what they did was intentional. They used the concept of Max’s art without giving her credit therefore doing an act of plagiarism. However, they did apologize for their fault which is what was due and what was written in the Code of Ethics.
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5th Bonus
Comm 110
2014-05722
Link: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/539171/lifestyle/creatures-of-the-deep-forest
Midnight Stories are being posted on the lifestyle section of GMA News Online every evening of October to celebrate Halloween and ghost stories. The stories posted are written by GMA news writers; however, these stories are from other people who are sometimes anonymous. I looked for the very first story posted online to check if there are any warning on the occult. Unfortunately, I didn’t find anything. I only saw this: “It’s back! Midnight Stories will be posted every evening of October to celebrate the month of ghosties and ghoulies and things that go bump in the night. Here’s our first story. Enjoy!”
It is undeniable that there would be lots of news and feature stories about ghost stories since it is almost Halloween. But, I think the online publication should have at least written a warning before or even after the article to avoid the inducement of belief that ghosts exist. Also, they should have taken into consideration the fact that some people are easily swayed by beliefs ans stories. GMA News Online should have stated that the article is just a story of someone. And, it is not 100% factual.
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(5th Bonus)
Comm110
2014-54202
Link to reference: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/classified-odd/10/22/15/watch-paranormal-activity-old-manila-barangay-hall
Ilang araw na nga lamang ay Nobyembre na. Kaya naman, hindi maitatago na nagkalat na naman ang mga kuwentong katatakutan at kahit pa nga sa mga balita ay makababasa at makariring ka ng mga ganitong klase ng kuwento. Isa na nga rito ay ang artikulong ito na mula sa abs-cbnnews.com. Maaaring para sa karamihan, isang ordinaryong kuwento lamang ito ng katatakutan ngunit para sa akin na mag-aaral ng media ethics, nakita ko na may paglabag ang balitang ito sa pamantayan pagdating sa tamang pamamahayag.
Nang binasa ko ang buong artikulo, para bang higit na layunin ng sinumang sumulat ang takutin ang kanyang mga mambabasa kesa ibahagi lang para sa kanilang kaalaman ang balita. Maliban sa pagsasabi kung anong lugar ang pinangyarihan ng nasabing “paranormal activity”, isinama pa sa balita ang mismong mga pahayag ng tanod na siyang nakaranas mismo ng nasabing pangyayari.
Maaari ngang ang tanging intensyon ng artikulong ito ay para i-entertain ang mga mambabasa ngunit hindi maiiwasang baka magkaroon ito ng masamang epekto para sa ilan. Maaari pa nga nitong maapektuhan ang mga taong naninirahan malapit sa pinangyarihan at pati na rin ang operasyon ng old barangay hall — lugar na pinangyarihan.
Kailangan ng mas maingat na pagkukuwento sa ganitong klase ng balita. Sana rin ay mas ginawang balanse ang balitang ito sa pamamagitan ng pagsasama ng panayam sa isang eksperto.
Maaaring iugnay sa: KBP Broadcast Code: Art. 13 SUPERSTITION AND THE OCCULT
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(5th Bonus)
Comm110
2014-07226
Headless student caught on camera
Link: http://pinoytrending.altervista.org/headless-student-caught-on-camera/
This article is about a picture with a headless student in the background. This photo was posted on Facebook. Though the article leaves room for inference, it still may convince some people that these stories of supernatural occurrences are perfectly true. The way it was written and its content could have been structured better. The line “But other people and paranormal experts were convinced that the photo is not edited” could have been elaborated more. They could have given the names of these experts and included a few quotes from them to add credibility.
The article also has various grammatical errors. Aside from this, the writer made it appear that there is a correlation between the appearance of the headless student and the death of another in the same school: “The most horrifying is when they got a news that one of the student of their school died on an accident hours after the headless student appeared to them.”
Also, it is not clear what kind of article this is. They should have specified if the article was submitted to them or if it was written by those from the site. They did not label.
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(5th Bonus)
Comm110
2012-57213
This was a reportage of a video with a monobloc chair seemingly moving on its own that went viral, with over a million views on the web. That must be the primary reason why it became a news subject with 1:44 minutes of screen time dedicated to it. They even went as far as to interview the man who was in the footage, with a blow-by-blow narration of the footage–complete with dissonant scary strings.
The newscaster introducing it disclaimed that it was “palaisipan”, but I don’t think it was relevant enough to be reported on. These videos are easily imitated. With a low-resolution camera and a thin string tied around the leg of the monobloc chair, anyone can easily fabricate this video. They just assumed that the video was true and asserted, “minulto o pinaglaruan”? But the way they interviewed the subject made it sound like a ghost. Even the sound design of the footage with strings that added suspense made it seem frightening and shocking to viewers, so it does bend KBP Broadcast Code’s Art. 13, Sec. 1. And they only mentioned that the video went viral towards the end of the article and the report. I just don’t think this is relevant or important enough to dedicate 1:44 minutes to.
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/541635/news/ulatfilipino/watch-upuan-pinagalaw-ng-multo
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(5th Bonus)
2013-78993
Comm 110
Link to Reference: http://www.newser.com/story/214956/site-tells-homebuyers-if-their-new-house-could-be-haunted.html
The news article above talks about a website called “DiedinHouse.com” where potential homebuyers can search for murders, suicides, suspicious or natural deaths, fires, and meth labs at an address before purchasing the house. The site was started by Roy Condroy two years ago, who thought his house might be haunted and wanted to find out if anyone had ever died there.
I do feel that the article could be construed as trying to induce belief in the idea of supernatural forces – just starting with its headline. Although Condroy created the website in part because of his curiosity with the paranormal, it cannot in any way determine if your “new house could be haunted” which the headline clearly tries to infer. Moreover, the fact that users are being charged $11.99 per search means that it’s essentially being falsely marketed to a different crowd. One which, sadly, can be easily exploited without the need for any proof or facts to back it up.
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