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Students' reviews, The News Media

Our Kids: Children in the News

Notes posted by Camille Mendigorin -unedited by blog administrator 4th blog entry

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By Pieter Bruegel the Elder. “Children’s Games”. 1560. Oil on panel. Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria. From abcgallery.com

Quote” I would like to commend the program Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho for its episode on Saturday, August 18. This particular episode showcased a story entitled “Batang Sugarol” featuring children who, in (sic) such a young age, are (sic) already involved in gambling.

Quote “The episode interviewed a 12-year child who regularly bets (sic) in cockfights. He was greatly influenced by his father who even approves (sic) of his son’s habit as he is (sic) also a cockfight enthusiast. The child’s father was interviewed by the show but his face was never shown for if he will (sic) be recognizable, his child might be recognized by others as well. The program also featured other children involved in gambling such as a 10-year old boy who works (sic) as a bet collector in their community to support his studies, a teenager who collects (sic) bets for big-time gambling in campuses, and another minor who is (sic) now in juvenile detention as he once became addicted to gambling which pushed him to commit crimes such as robbery.

Quote “The faces of children featured and interviewed in the program were not entirely shown so as to protect their rights and reputation. Camera shots only showed the lower part of the interviewees’ faces and in no way are (sic) they recognizable. Moreover, the real names of the children were not revealed and they were only given nicknames.

Quote “The show also interviewed an expert, a child psychologist, to explain why children are attracted to gambling. The psychologist emphasized that parents have (sic) a great impact on children as a child may imitate a parent who is into gambling. He cited the case of the 12-year old child and his father interviewed in the earlier part of the episode. The psychologist also pointed out that children need (sic) constant guidance from parents so that they may not be attracted to unpleasant and improper habits and that parents should serve as good examples for their children.

Quote “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho abided with KBP’s general program standard that says, “Gambling shall never be presented as a good habit, nor shall the public be encouraged to engage in it.” The show made a clear message that gambling is (sic) a socially undesirable and unacceptable habit, not just for any person of proper age but especially for children or minors. The feature story ended with Jessica Soho saying “Ang hindi alam ng mga batang ito, nang dahil sa sugal, inilalagay nila sa alanganin maging ang kanilang sariling kinabukasan.” “ closed-quote.

Aug 24, 1:27 PM —

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Notes posted by Student # 21 A. Antonio

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By Pieter Bruegel the Elder. “Children’s Games”. Detail. 1560. Oil on panel. Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria. From abcgallery.com

A. Antonio student #21 (unedited by blog administrator)

Quote “While I was watching TV Patrol last night (August 22), I came across a news story about the danger of this particular kind of closed rubber slippers to children who ride (sic) the escalator. There was this recent incident where the child’s parents complained because of their son’s foot getting stuck at the edge of the escalator and having his toe almost broken. I personally never thought this accident was possible until they showed a live visual reenactment of the scene where the slippers was literally ‘swallowed’ and torn at the end of the ramp.

Quote “I would like to commend their presentation of this news item because of many favorable reasons. First, they did not hesitate to mention the brand name of the rubber slippers –CROCS, despite its popularity and international recognition. Second, it was just correct that they blurred the face of the child to protect his identity. Third, the story was impartial by making both parties talk and stand by their claim. The victim’s parents related their piece, however the CROCS’ local distributor refused to give a statement. Fourth, they made a research and showed previous incidents from other countries where this same kind of accident took place. Pictures of the kids toe and foot after the accident was (sic) also shown to prove that this is (sic) not just an isolated bizarre occurrence in our country. Moreover, they flashed on the screen a written response of CROCS to these past complains (sic) claiming that their slippers are (sic) ‘safe’ and that the escalators may be the cause of the problem. Fifth, they got a statement from the distributor of escalators regarding the problem and presented it as well. Lastly, they gave tips and precautionary steps to parents on how they would be able to prevent these kinds of accidents in the future.

Quote “I would say this is one good media practice which all news reports must follow and practice.” Closed-quote.

Aug 23, 4:21 AM

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Notes posted student #12

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By Pieter Bruegel the Elder. “Children’s Games”. Detail. 1560. Oil on panel. Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria. From abcgallery.com

Quote “Yesterday, August 20, 2007, “TV Patrol World” reported about fifteen alleged rugby sniffers/addicts caught in Rosario, Cavite. Nine of the alleged rugby sniffers were minors and two of these minors were interviewed on air. Fortunately for these youngsters, their faces (or rather, their eyes) were blurred/pixelized and their names were not revealed in the report.

Quote “This news report was an example of an ethical media practice. It followed the provision of the Philippine Journalist’s Code of Ethics, which states that a reporter (whether from print or broadcast) must be careful in revealing the names of minors involved in criminal cases so that “they may not unjustly lose their standing in society.” This provision is to be followed by all journalists to protect the privacy as well as the future of the minors (whether guilty or not)involved in wrongdoing.” Closed-quote.

from student no.12, J192
August 21, 2007, Tuesday


Students' reviews, The News Media

on inventions, crime, weather

“The Discovery of Fire” By Rene Magritte, 1934/35. Oil on panneau. 22.8 x 15.5 cm. Private collection. From abcgallery.com Notes posted by student no. 7 unedited by blog administrator

 

Quote “Last Saturday, August 18, 2007, “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” featured a story on how great Filipinos are when it comes to inventions and creativity. A few Filipinos exhibited their creations such as vitamin-beer and a machine which can be used simultaneously both as a refrigerator and a cloth-dryer, to name a few.

 

Quote “ A student from Philippine Science High School was interviewed in the latter part of the report. The said school was known for its superiority in training students’ creative and imaginative minds. The student, a guy, related how such training really helped, for students like him. However, proper attribution (name and designation) was neglected in that portion, a violation of the KBP Code of Ethics for Television.

 

Quote “Under the KBP Code,”Voice and video clips of persons involved in the news shall be properly identified.” This is to acknowledge those persons for expressing their ideas and sharing their opinions on the issue at hand. Also, this is to let the viewers know who the sources are.

 

Quote “Same violation was also committed by the same TV program, on the same day, when it presented a brief account of global warming. On its discussion of the effects of global warming, Jessica Soho reported that the unpredictable changes in weather brought by global warming caused the high-level flooding in various places in the country, as well as the drying out of lands in the provinces. In line with this, interviews with people living in those affected areas were presented. Reactions of two residents from Navotas City were aired. However, both were not properly attributed.

 

Quote “All three people involved in the said violations were not prominent ones nor authoritative. However, no matter how short their reactions or comments were, it is still a must to put their names and designations, not only to acknowledge them, but also for the viewers to know who those persons are.” Closed-quote. Aug 20, 1:06 PM —

 

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Notes Posted by Student # 3

“The Voyeur” by Salvador Dali ca. 1921. Gouache on cardboard. 32 x 50 cm. Gala-Salvador Dali Foundation, Figueras, Spain, from abcgallery.com

 

Quote “After having a series of reports on jeepney hold-up incidents, TV Patrol decided to broadcast a report telling how jeepney hold-uppers usually operate. According to the report, its purpose was to inform the unsuspecting public about the SOP of hold-uppers. Also, they said that the public would then be ready to avoid these hold-ups, if possible or if not, then they would know how to cope with these incidents.

 

Quote “The report specified the modus operandi of hold-uppers. It said hold-uppers usually come in three so they can execute their operations more smoothly. Two would sit at the back with the other passengers, and the other one would stay in the front passenger seat, so somebody can tell the jeepney driver just exactly what the hold-uppers want him to do. Snatchers usually are more subtle, although just as dangerous. They are the ones who usually resort to distraction and other inconspicuous techniques to snatch objects off the pockets of the passengers, the report said. Indiscreet hold-uppers, on the other hand, are the ones who carry and brandish weapons, such as small guns and knives, to threaten the passengers.

 

Quote “The TV Patrol report may have been intended for the good of the public, but the reporters and the newsmen overlooked the possibility that the report also reaches those of devious minds who are still planning to execute a hold-up incident, and are still working out just how they are going to go about it. In that case, the report also helped potential hold-uppers and snatchers in committing crimes more efficiently because they have seen on TV, and on a public affairs program at that, just how the expert hold-uppers do their thing.Aug 20, 10:31 AM —“ closed-quote.

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Notes posted by Madel Martin
Comm 191 – WWX
(unedited by blog administrator)

“The Shipwreck” by Henri-Edmond Cross, c.1906-07. Oil on canvas. Musée d’Orsay, Paris, France.

 

Quote “ “Weather Weather Lang” is a portion of TV Patrol World hosted by Kim “Kuya Kim” Atienza that gives the latest update on the country’s weather conditions. After that is the “Ulat Kaalaman” and as the title suggests, it gives information on just about anything: from plants, animals, to the latest innovation in technology.

 

Quote “But the most remarkable feature of Kuya Kim’s “Ulat Kaalaman” is the fact that viewers can actually learn something from his trivia. Last August 16, 2007, while people are worried and panicking over the storm, he featured the process of knowing when and how to determine if there will be suspension of classes during typhoons. It was timely especially because even if typhoon Egay was not directly affecting Metro Manila and the nearby provinces, it was raining hard and there was flooding in several places. There were not even storm signals in most affected areas.

 

Quote “The “Ulat Kaalaman” showed that media is performing its responsibility of informing the public of important and relevant matters. It reflects how media can and should consider the welfare of the general public in delivering news and disseminating information. In this case, the viewers could now understand when will classes be suspended, where to ask about it, how the process of determining is done, and who decides on the matter.Aug 20, 5:41 AM” closed-quote.

 

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Students' reviews, The News Media

wars, children

“The Night Has Eyes” , artist unknown, National Vietnam War Museum donated by Mac Shafer of Shafer Oil and Gas Properties in remembrance of his parents Marilyn and Arthur Jack Shafer, from nationalvnwarmuseum.org

Posted by Student # 20

Unedited by blog administrator

Either that (sic) the Inquirer had a poor choice of quotes or just plainly making fun of others for their mistakes. Today, (this blog post dated Aug. 19 – blog administrator) part of their streamer (sic) quotes an AFP official as saying, “The fallen fought hard until they captured Abu camp.” Surely the fallen soldiers didn’t turn into zombies AND fight hard until they captured the Abu Sayyaf camp, right?Aug 19, 9:29 AM —

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Posted by Camille Mendigorin – On Using a Single Source for News Reports

|Reporter Ina Reformina provided an update on the current situation of the armed conflict in Sulu for TV Patrol last August 9. The news story has AFP Chief Hermogenes Esperon, Jr. claiming that Jemaah Islamiyah official Dulmatin was reported injured during a clash with the AFP soldiers. However, such was only based on an intelligence report. Though the news story has (sic) clearly stated that this claim is still yet to be confirmed, the report only rested on a single source – the AFP. It is understandable that a war or an armed conflict is difficult to cover. At times, reporters only depend on the AFP for the updates. Same is true for the report by Reformina. The whole news story only rested on the interviews and statements of Esperon and another military official. Though it is difficult, if not almost impossible, to get the other side of the story, that is getting statements from the Abu Sayyaf group, the reporter may have opted for interviews of civilians from the involved locality so as to confirm the reports of the AFP. But no interview of any civilian was featured in the entirety of the report. Moreover, the news story also claimed that the armed conflict in Sulu has registered a total casualty of 41 members from the rebel group while 12 have been reported as wounded. However, the figures are only based on the statements of the AFP and no dead bodies were shown as proof. Article 3.1 for News and Public Affairs of the KBP Television Code stated that “News reporting shall be factual, fair and as objective as possible.” This means that news reports should be based on facts and should present both sides of the story. The said provision further added that “Unconfirmed reports shall be identified as such and verified for accuracy at the soonest time possible.”Aug 17, 12:49 PM — [

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Posted by student #14 (Unedited by blog administrator)

I was in a friend’s house for lunch today (Aug. 17). His mother let me sit first as she prepared the table. I helped by clearing everything on it. I picked a half-folded tabloid at the center of the table and set it aside. Since not everyone was ready yet, I took the tabloid again and read. Much to my surprise and dismay, three photos in the Front Page took away my appetite.

“Boy Bitten by a Lizard” by Caravaggio c..1593-1594. Oil on canvas. The National Gallery, London, UK, from abcgallery.com

First, a traveling bag with legs sticking out from it; second was a whole body shot of a little girl and the third, a close up photo of the FACE of the poor child. She’s dead. Her body was found inside the traveling bag as it was noticed by three garbage boys. They thought they won some kind of a jackpot. The story said that the child was probably around 8-12 years old and she may have been dead for at least a day. Evidence of strangulation was seen as her neck bore a wire when she was found. The police are still in the process of identifying the child.This is by far the most disturbing photo I saw (sic) in a tabloid. I know that tabloids really sensationalize their stories and photos to attract attention. That is why I thought I shouldn’t be giving much attention to such publications. But I didn’t know that they would go too far. So I felt it was my responsibility to blog about such disturbing action. The tabloid was PM. its front page bore a close-up photo of the face of a dead child, no blurs whatsoever. The tabloid clearly violated ethical standards on publications of pictures of victims especially minors. I believe that even though sensationalism is rampant in the country, this kind of abuse must be penalized. I practically screamed “Oh my God!” when I saw the photos. Of course, I had to explain to my friend and to his family that what PM did was a grave abuse of its power and a definite inconsideration (sic) of the victim, its (sic) family, and the public. Again, this tabloid should be punished.Aug 17, 6:40 PM XXXXX