This is a student’s review of one segment of the show “It’s Showtime”. It’s unedited.
Written by Miuszeecka “It’s Showtime
“Entertainment’s problematic trend – It might not be the segment, or the show, but most of the time – the hosts.
“The link for the noon-time variety program; It’s Showtime, December 16, 2013 – episode is not yet up on the internet, but let me narrate what I saw yesterday afternoon. It was in Sine Mo ‘To segment, where in a story is being performed live, following a theme of the week, where there is an audience participation and they are given prizes or talent fees after the segment. Since we’re in the middle of December, their story I think is somewhat related to Christmas. I did not pay too much attention because I personally did not like this segment ever. Of course since the hosts are required to pick people from the audience to perform, it is the best time to scout for the person they could play with – or make fun of, especially for the comedian-host Vice Ganda. Jokes have always been and will always be about making fun of something, or worse – someone: which I do not agree of, but it’s a trend – so be it. This afternoon, the hosts gathered senior citizens as “artista” for the skit. They collected enough number of participants, but suddenly followed another lolo, who looks really weak, and is almost bald because of his age. Everyone was laughing as they performed then a line from Vice Ganda captured me, I can’t remember how it was said but he compared the last lolo, to a buko (offensively delivered) and made an enigmatic reaction to the old man. It was clear and understood that the comparison came out because of his physical appearance. There are provisions in the KBP Code of Ethics which are endeared to be violated, but when it comes to comedy, noon-time, and variety shows, article 22: Discrimination that leads to embarrassment of these people is the apple of the eye of the comedians. Well, this is not the first time – even Ms. Jessica Sojo has been victimized, and if we are going back to the previous election period, how pitiful was Sen. Nancy Binay – on TV and online?
“Moving on, noon-time slot is essential on TV because the programs are actually the desert of most televiewers. One scene from It’s Showtime’s episode yesterday was when Jhong Hilario was tasked to embrace Vice Ganda and kiss him. So Jhong kissed Vice in his ear that seemed to have a tickling sensation to the comedian plus his gross reaction to it – it was not funny, it was “mahalay” considering the variety of the viewers: live and on TV. Fortunately the hosts told them to stop and tone it down a little. Also there’s this subject they repetitively made fun of – “Bakit matigas?” which was a green joke that was understood by most of the people. It is clear on article 25 section 3 that it is prohibited to depict sexual acts . Also, section 5 say; double meaning words are prohibited even if understood by a segment of the audience.
“I believe that our comedians can do better. I hope the day will come when the viewers will appreciate intelligent jokes and the host will no longer be known to embarrass, or deliver sexual acts to make people laugh. The networks which hone the talents of these artists might as well make them sit and lecture them about their limits. “
“The piece correctly identifies the witness by her proper name, and allows her to give her first hand account of the accident. The effects of the accident were obvious, but the particulars about the reasons as to why the bus fell of the Skyway in the first place have been under constant debate. The Skyway operators claim that their structures meet international standards, although they make no comment on having strict implementation on speed limits. The source was the sole third-party witness to the incident, and she points towards the driver’s illegal speeding as the probable cause of the accident. The article and the witness were fair enough to admit that it was the early hours of the morning, and that it had been raining at the time of the incident. The witness also admits that because of the ‘speedy’ nature of the accident, she had doubts about what had happened and had to stop to confirm that the bus had actually fallen off the Skyway. The piece is able to give a first hand account of the incident without unjustly criminalising the bus driver, as there has not been enough gathered evidence to point to his negligence as the cause of the accident.”
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Written by Chairmaine Ycasas Dec. 17, 2013, 7:15 am, “Re: Media Monitor for Dec 17, 2013 (4th media monitor)
“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
“The link above shows the report of a GMA news reporter –Julius Secovia aired yesterday at the program ‘State of the Nation with Jessiaca Soho’. The news is about the power rate hike of Meralco. The report played and revolved around the different stand and/or updates from the political parties, legislators and the government itself. All of these methods are done to achieve the common goal of knowing and answering the questions such as how is the power hike being done, why is there a power hike? When shall it take place and other similar concerns.
“I could say that this report is fair, factual and objective. First, Fair- although it can be observed that the news started with a negative statement from a Gabriela party list representative, followed by Rep. Fernando Hicap and Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, who were all asking in such a manner “ What is the Aquino administration doing ?” , the reporter didn’t fail to get the statement of Malacanang spokesperson, Sec. Edwin Lacierda. Second, factual- the credibility of this report is of no question. Just by simply looking at names of high ranking officials who gave their statement. Third, Objective- It can be observed that the report is somehow plotted in a very systematic manner. As mentioned above it started asking the party list , which could represent the citizen and their inquiries about the power hike. And then some legislators answered that the people must not stop to seek for answers, they can even file an online petition or write a letter to their congressman. One senator suggested to use the Malampaya Funds. (Notice that they didn’t really answer the question, since this is just their stand and they are not in authority to answer) And finally, the side of the palace stating that they will investigate if there were any internal arrangement between power plants that causes power hike (which is the answer to question).”
