“ June 20, news about the relocation of illegal settlers was aired in TV Patrol. During this rainy season, one of the reasons for the clogging of the drainage system is said to be the informal settlers near the waterways. Due to this, the government wants them relocated. Of course, it was expected for them to react negatively on the government’s demand saying they would agree on conditions that there will be work for them, the relocation site is ready and that there’s a school near the relocation site for their children. But the intriguing part is that even the barangay officials won’t agree to this, they won’t let the people go even they are aware of what their stay on the area is doing to the drainage system. One of the settlers commented when interviewed “Akala ko lilipat na kami pero hindi pumayag ‘yung barangay”.
“Now, the issue is the comments of the newscasters (Noli De Castro, Korina Sanchez and Ted Failon) on the news. Noli De Castro always comments and interprets the news on air, given the little time. And for tonight, he commented on the news saying that barangay officials won’t let them leave because they’d lose voters. He even said that “minsan nga pati mayors ginagawa ‘yan”. It has always been emphasized not to interpret the news, not to comment on it. Present the facts, just the facts. One must not side with any one nor interpret the news and making conclusions.
“This has not been the first time that Noli had commented on the news delivered in the program. He always does it. xxx”
