students may now start to post a sample of the results of their week-long media monitor here starting today, with deadline on Tuesday March 10 at 7pm. Shows/ programs/ episodes covered by the broadcast code of ethics as discussed in class may be reviewed, including — by analogy — those streamed in the internet. The following provisions, plus those that apply to radio music stations, may be used:
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.
the class resumes the media monitor. The 5th regular media monitor can be posted here, as usual, with the usual deadline of 7pm Tuesday. [the corrected record of points earned for media monitor work will be posted again in class, that is: Since the purpose of the exercise is to develop the habit of reading or viewing the news with awareness (on a regular basis), students are not allowed to cram, or to submit more than one post to make up for missed posts except for the two bonus posts that had an extended deadline (Feb. 19 and 20). That is — the media monitor is weekly, or one per week, either regular or bonus: i.e., students who had submitted two (a regular and a bonus) will be credited only one for that week and the other will be credited for the next week.]
For all examinees, classes of marichulambino Examinees should be prompt on exam day. Students who are 20 minutes late will no longer be allowed to take the exam. The time required for taking the exam is only 90 minutes — the examinee will not be allowed to leave the exam room until he/she is finished with the exam or has turned over the exam sheet as finished: those who need to go to the rest room should do so before taking the exam. Examinees should sit one seat apart or put a one-meter distance in between chairs. The exam is a closed-books closed-notes test. All bags, books, notes, etc. should be placed beside the teacher’s table near the white board. When the exam sheets are being distributed, examinees will no longer be allowed to talk to each other: those caught talking or communicating with each other, whatever the nature of the conversation is, shall be asked to leave the room and not take the exam. All devices must be on silent mode. If any device rings during the exam or makes any kind of noise, it will be considered as being disruptive, and the examinee who owns the device will be asked to take his/her bag & devices, to leave the room and no longer take the exam. Examinees are not allowed to use any communication device once the exam sheets are released. Any wearable device must be surrendered to the proctor for the duration of the exam. For questions, the examinee should raise his/her hand and wait to be recognized by the professor. Additional instructions are written on the exam sheet. For examinees’ strict compliance.
