The irresponsible media

Broadcasting companies are one the most profitable company in the world...but sometimes some media personalities are crossing the lines of responsibilities, instead of defusing or extinguishing the fire that they are covering LIVE..they are adding more fuel to the fire in order to broadcasting something for PROFITABLE broadcasting instead of RESPONSIBLE broadcasting FOR ECONOMIC UPLIFTMENT..in the US and other country do you think they can do this irresponsible act of coverage?,,SHAME SHAME

I agree with Orly Nazareno 100%. I still remember the time in the past that after watching TV, I feel positive and moved to act on my life's problems. TV shows in the past makes me positive and enthusiastic unlike today that it makes people negative and feel sorry about their situation instead of solving their problems.

Do you know why the media is mad? It's not that they were handcuffed but beause the Trillanes caper ended barely after five hours. If it lasted for days, it would have meant bigger business for both print and TV news. According to the ratings, both TV Patrol and 24 Oras topped the ratings for that Thursday.

Yes these media people think that they are untouchable. They were blaming the police for using tie wraps. Hey people we saw in your video footage that only those unfamiliar faces were tied but those who were identified were not even included. Your crying too much but it was your irresponsible attitude towards the situation put you into that trap. There is no absolute freedom we are all bounded by law and we must abide to it.

Ano sa tingin nyo na kayo lang ang tama, hinde! Puro kayo mayayabang!

Agree ako sa iyo bro. Eh sa TFC lang, grabe kung bigyan nila ng moment si Trillanes. Saka paulit ulit na nirereplay ang mga mensahe ni Trillanes lalo na ang portion na nanghihikayat ng tao. Samantalang, in passing lang ang binigay nilang panahon para sa mga anunusyo ng palasyo at kapulisan. In fact, habang inaannounce on the air ang mensahe from the Palace eh footage nina Trillanes ang pinapakita.

Ok sana kung parehas ang trato nila sa pangyayari eh kaso obvious na pinapaboran nila ang mga rebelde.

Naniniwala ako sa freedom of the press, pero sana ang information na pinalalaganap nila eh katotohanan lang at walang bahid ng pagkiling. Kitang kita sa TFC na ang pagtataray ni Korina at Ted ng naging bisita nila si Defense SEc. Teodoro pero di umubra sa mahinahon ngunit puno ng katalinuhang mga sagot ni Teodoro.

Sa Pinas, one of the problems is actually the freewheeling press that we have. Sila na ang talagang nag-uudyok sa mga tao kung ano ang dapat na maging opinyon. Kung gigipitin mo naman eh isasangkalan ang kanilang freedom daw. Karamihan ng press sa Pinas ay mga intellectually and mentally dishonest and hypocrite. Laging self-righteous eh behind the camera mas masahol pa naman sila sa taong kanilang pinupuna.

i agree with you orly, akala nila sila lang ang anak ng Dyos.........

ano na kaya ang status ng wow wow wee massacre........

di ba noon laging pinapakita nila ang haba ng pila papasok ng wow wow wee, palagay ko sadyang hindi pinapasok ang tao sa ultra para nga naman pagkuha ng arial shots, mga adviters, 'ang haba ng pila dito sa aming show'.........

eh kaso nagka stampede, may mga namatay, naunsame tuloy ang arial shot, paiyak iyak pa, intention naman nilang pahabain ang pila......

para daw makatulong sa mahihirap, mas malaki pa yata kita nila sa nagtetext para makasaki kaysa premyo nilang halatang ayaw namang ibigay........

may daya pa, dalawang numero sa isang lalagyan, 'technical glitch' daw kasi bagong laro, ang sabihin mo hindi pa kabisado ni willie kung ano hihilahin........

baka sa kwarta o bayong may daya din, hindi natin atin alam, kabisado na kung ano hihilahin para mabokya...........

will take full responsibility sabi ng management, ano na, puro postpone yata ang hearing.......

calling our state prosecutors, tulong naman para sa mga victima.......

baka sa huli yung mga namatay pa ang may kasalanan........

nakita ba ninyo kung gaano ka arrogante si charrie villa, aba akala mong napakalinis ng abs, baka multuhin sila ng 51...........

pasaway sila, ayaw umalis, tapos puro reklamo, may nahuli namang nagpapangap na media, tama lang ginawa ng authoridad.........

humihingi lang ng raw footage, ayaw magbigay, baka may itinatago, o talaga lang swapang, baka gusto bayaran pa, mukhang pera........

The Philippine media is like a very "spoiled brat." They always cry to high heaven at every opportunity, because sensationalisim always attract attention and sell the news, true of not, invented of real.

Some media personnels sometimes have very fertile imagination and could make a mountain out of a molehill. This is indeed the sad affair of the media presentation.

The Administration, the Police, the Military. but never the Opposition or any group that could shout louder are always to blame for everything that goes wrong. The whipping boy of the media. How convenient !!!!!!

Maybe it is time for the media to look at themselves at the miror and see how they look.

chito

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I have to agree with this note. In all honesty, I think the loca media men are over-reacting to the police's actions during the Manila Pen raid.

Those reporters who were arrested should fulyl understand that them being detained is SOP.

After all, given that Trillanes' fellow officers were in civilian clothing, it only follows that they may have attempted to sneak out along with the journalists and TV crew.

The same tactic has been done before by hostage-takers and terrorists - for the police to be lax here would potentially have been fatal to both them and any nearby civilians.

and yet another overseas filipino worker making very intelligent comments about how the philippines should be run. remember, YOU ran away from the philippines? who should be ashamed now.

If there was anybody who can be considered responsible for the presence of the Media at the room where Trillanes et al were gathered, it would be the management groups of the different networks whom the media people are working for.

On the other hand, any media personnel who disregards orders from their management would face the prospect of being terminated from their job for disregarding orders from the home office.

Given a choice which order to follow, the police to vacate the premises or the media management to cover the event, it was pretty obvious which order the media would heed.

I agree with you Orly. Some of the media personalities are cry babies and spoiled brats in pursuit of sensationalism and arrogance.

This will be my last comment ever for this website.

The Philippines: A country of ironies...

The manila pen siege shows that as a country we are torn into pieces by people who are in the government, in the media and Trillanes...

Way back then, when he was a mere lieutenant, I do believe that his concerns are valid...but now...after what happened at the manila pen...its a different story.

He and Gen. Lim should have thought twice before doing that. They are not only putting their lives in jeopardy but the whole country itself is affected by their political and public escapades.

Trillanes may have thought that the millions that voted for him in the last senatorial elections will show up and support him in his latest stunt. Hell no!

Filipinos are more concerned on what they can give and feed to their families. We are more concerned on how we will alleviate our own family's welfare. It's ok to fight for what is right and for national change but he should have thought twice about how he would execute that. Intentions may be ok but the method of expressing it is definitely NOT OK.

If he would ask a common Filipino about what he will choose in these times, is it the principles and the change we want in the government or start working for a better plight for his family?

Many could have chosen start working for a better family welfare. We all know that there are so many filipinos with hungry stomachs out there. Most of us live in poverty. and yet we are still trying to do everything for our family.

I dont think this is selfish but its more practical when you are trying to change your country. Start with the nucleus of the country,the very seed of our society: FAMILY.

If you can change yourself and your family, then you are already starting changing your country in your own humble ways.

One last word on Trillanes et.al: try seeking psychological help sometimes. You're thinking too much about our country that you miss a lot of small details that could have an big impact later on.

This is a tough lesson for our country to learn...

Gloria should reform first starting with corruption eradication and starting with those nearest to her (or she herself for that matter), then slowly but surely the rest would follow. If unable to do this, then she must resign.

I agree with Simple Pinoy. His observations are the same as my opinion.
Are most of the ABS/CBN talk show anchormen/women operatives of the opposition?

Anak T. Salit

In my observation some Philippine media personalities are truly irresponsible and highly biased against the government. What the police authorities had done is not an overkill or curtailment of press freedom but just a standard operational procedure and it is within their mandate. I hope the media people has learned something out of this and will not insist on their stubbornness and arrogance.

Kabayan,

Ang topic dito ay "The Irresponsible Media" hindi si Gloria.

Kung ayaw mo kay Gloria, then you should stay out of the Philippines and live somewhere else.

Palaging NI-ROROMANTICIZE at IKINUKUMPARA na kasyo parang ng panahon daw ni Makoy.samantalang haltado na mahihina ang mga UTAK nyang mga Media.At hindi man pumapasok sa isipan nito na ISA sila sa DAHILAN sa lalong PAG-PAPAMANGMANG sa mamamayan.(madalas makikita ito sa linya ng kanilang mga tanong na nagbe-betray ng kahinaan sa isip)Kasi again a bunch of acadamics,journalist,artist,activistetc---BUT DEVOID of any GOOD SOLID INSTINCTS.imultiply mo iyan ng ga milyon---RESULTA---isang bnsang NAPAKA-BAGAL umunlad.Majority ng pupulation mga IGNORANTE at mangmang na walang ginawa kundi mag-ank ng maganak.At kung sino pa ang mga mabababng klase na mga ito--ito pa ang MABILIS mag-anak.MAHIYA NAMAN KAYO S SARILI NYO!!!Numero unong export---KATULONG!!!MAHIYA NAMAN KAYO!!!!!!

@mbagumbayan

I imagine that Orly has his reasons for having to work overseas. Who are we to judge his actions?

I would hardly consider trying to support a family - even if it means being thousands of miles away from them - a cowardly act.

May I ask what yours standpoint on the subject matter is?

media people should cover the event, not be part of the event!!!

those bums should get an award- for overacting!!

why do media people think they are above the rest of us. look at their vehicles, with that "Press" sticker, as if that allows them to drive recklessly.

damn the media!

I do believed the media personnel were on the wrong side & they should not be whining, be a man to take the responsibility of you're action. use common sense not stupidness. It doesn't matter there was crime line set up nor you were at the scenes before the police operations started, but when you were given the chance to evacuate the scene you should have done it. yes media broke the law when they choose to remain inside Makati pen. they didn't only put their selves endanger but also the life of all involved. I am tired hearing all their complains without trying to understand the law enforcements situations. if you put yourselves in their shoes how would you felt when you know there are innocent people in between in carrying & performing duties. just like you, these law enforcement personnels have sworn duties to uphold. The very disappointing most these medias were seasoned and well traveled. They have been to other countries covering news, they know the rules.There were no incidents like these in other countries because their media personnel use their common sense & obey the rule of law in news covering. Do not forget that just because you were journalist or media personnel you were above the law & don't have to abide to any law. shame on you & to those people think that the media should be allowed anywhere in anyway they want. media supposed to be the fine example of a good abiding citizen to the young generation to come. Media is very powerful equipment if it is use by wrong individual or the wrong way. the coverage was seen globally, thanks to ABS-CBN. so lets not add to the tainted imaged of our country as well to the Filipino people. let's do it right & honest news reporting.

The local media is a big turn-off. ABS-CBN thinks it's above the law!Freedom is given only to responsible people.I wounder if abs is aware that they too should have civic responsabiolity insyed of giving signals as if saying, don't mess w/ us cuz we can hit back"
Ang yabang nila!! They are not even man enough to accept the consequences of their arrogance.

You know I thought I am the only one who noticed what is happening in our country particularly in the way news being reported to public. Well, I tell you people ABS-CBN IS ALWAYS and WILL ALWAYS AGAINST to the administration of GMA, why? well simple.. remember MERALCO? when the government ordered to return the overpaid amount to Metro Manilans? well imagine how furious the Lopezes are and bid to avenge their fate. Further, they've used to pressure VP NOLI DE CASTRO that if he did not withdraw support to GMA and her allies.. ABS-CBN will decommissioned the MAGANDANG GABI BAYAN show hosted by the VP's daughter. All of these were shared to open your mind and further your understanding of what's happening in our country. Did ABS-CBN have broadcasted what goodness our government did? And why should ABS-CBN has to always report a topic that may exasperate the public about the government's action. Hmmm? even a kid can tell that ABS-CBN is broadcasting biased to the oppositions, communist, FPJ supporters and to what they called SAMBAYANANG PILIPINO..??? Eh I am also a Filipino but I don't think I'm going to destroy my country, that is betrayal..

Tanongin po sa sarili:

Kung isa ako sa Magdalo:

Bakit ako susunod sa mga pulis eh kung itong mga civilian na media na nakapaligid sa'kin hindi sumusunod sa kanila, ako pang rebelde?

The world is full of idiots! I'm one of them. Most idiots condemn the media even when the media is always on the side of the people (including, and most especially, the idiots). Most idiots rally to the cause of some oppressive police people who handcuffed media for cause unknown. When idiots experience oppression and police brutality, it is always the media on the scene to come to the aid of the oppressed idiots. Crazy world!

I am tired of hearing media people saying that we have to broadcast the truth to the people, it is the freedom of expression guaranteed by the constitution.
and yet when they are being questioned, investigated, they cry suppression, curtailment of the freedom of the press.

they thought they are the protected ones, above everyone else.
but don't they know that they are also ordinary citizens subject to police power of the state that they are bound to obey, in this case, the police asking to vacate the premises as in the manila pen abortive coup. and when they did not obey that constituted a violation of the law and should be punished.

enough of this media arrogance of freedom of the press.
the state has rules and law for everyone and no one is above it.

There's a fine line between responsible reporting and sensationalism. The Pen was a breaking news. The media might have been caught in the process; not "imbedded". What then was it supposed to do? Did it inject opinion in the coverage? Did it not cover the other end of the news? Entertainment. It's TV. Being processed is a small price to pay.

Mr. Orly, how can you comment on something you personally had no personal knowledge, as in seeing with your two eyes. Get back here and see how are lives are put at stake by the bogus, corrupt, stupid, inutile and tyrant 'government'. I believe what you heard and see right there where you are, were already filtered in favor of anybody. If only you are here in Makati during the day it happened until nighttime, you would agree with most people here that Ermita's 'curfew' is the most stupid thing of that day.

Tama po kayo.TABLOID JOURNALISM!!!Its all about ratings rather than objective and balance journalism.Gusto ng media palagi silang bida sa sarili nilang pilikula.They think they are above the law.

press freedom pertains to the expressing and publishing of information, not to the way of getting it. you should not stand in the middle of edsa just because it makes a good vantage point.

Filipino overseas workers did not run away, they chose to find a better alternative to feed their family and uplift the standards of their living because our government can't provide enough.

But that doesn't take away their being Filipinos and to give a damn on how the government should be run. Kahit saan at kahit kanino, taas noo Filipino ang mga OFW.

I bet most OFWs paid more taxes individually than you do, mbagumbayan.

Now to comment on the issues:

First, the Media is way off their mark. The right of people to information is secondary compared to the duty of the Armed Forces to protect the people from threats against national security. And do not believe this execs from ABS-CBN. They are talking law from the eyes of non-lawyers. Better ask your lawyers for advice before you assert your "rights", or you risk, as you are now, to look like stupid.

Second, to Trillanes. I agree that he and Lim needs to seek psychiatric help. Remember that at the time they stage the coup, they were under trial for rebellion. Now, they did it again.

I would give it to them that they thought his well with lawyers, considering that they can't be charged with rebellion again since rebellion is a continuing offense and the second one will be absorbed in the first.

But again, I beg the question. What is the point? Mr. Trillanes, Lt., Senator, arsehole or whatever your title would be, you were elected by the people to serve them in a democratic way, what on earth were you doing? Did you create even a single job with that uprising? I don't think so. What you ended up doing is to drag your fellow soldiers to a useless litigation, prison term, loss of income, deprieved custodial right. And to you Gen. Lim, you deprived your own men of their liberty and economic freedom.

Mr. Lim and Mr. Trillanes, you are not leaders. And for that, you should be ashamed of yourselves.

Its very obvious! Any sites you go (from Youtube, inquirer.net, to Philstar.com, etc.) almost 100% disagrees with media including me! And i wonder these media people are so blind! Its a shame not to the Filipino people... but to the media people! My friends are laughing at the way media people behaves in our country...and some even have the guts to declare that they (media)are heroes! And ang mga taga ABS CBN, akala mo kung sino! Ang kakapal ng mukha talaga! I love my country and for me... its the media who destroys us... so shut up media people! I know u have the right, but this time you are motherf#@%ng wrong! Sige PNP, bigyan ng lesson ang media...next time huwag na kayong gumamit ng tear gas sa reporters and rebels na buwisit na yan... chemical weapon na!!!! Wipe them all out!!

pvsoriano
I agree with Simple Pinoy. His observations are the same as my opinion.
Are most of the ABS/CBN talk show anchormen/women operatives of the opposition?

Anak T. Salit

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They're only doing their job.

silver_angel29
The Philippines: A country of ironies…

The manila pen siege shows that as a country we are torn into pieces by people who are in the government, in the media and Trillanes…
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Can you blame Sen: Trillanes, & co. For what they did.? His only fighting for something he believe. Its true his duly elected Senator but he wasn't given the chance to do his duty as senator. Why? Gloria Arroyo, Is not duly elected President of the Philippines, She don't have mandate from filipino people because she only stole her title from the duly elected president Joseph Estrada, And she stole it again from Fernando Poe, Jr. In May 10, 2004. Presidential election. But she's the one running the country because she control the entire corrupt justice system. Where is the rule of law; if there is any. Salina
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Way back then, when he was a mere lieutenant, I do believe that his concerns are valid…but now…after what happened at the manila pen…its a different story.

He and Gen. Lim should have thought twice before doing that. They are not only putting their lives in jeopardy but the whole country itself is affected by their political and public escapades.

Trillanes may have thought that the millions that voted for him in the last senatorial elections will show up and support him in his latest stunt. Hell no!

Filipinos are more concerned on what they can give and feed to their families. We are more concerned on how we will alleviate our own family’s welfare. It’s ok to fight for what is right and for national change but he should have thought twice about how he would execute that. Intentions may be ok but the method of expressing it is definitely NOT OK.

If he would ask a common Filipino about what he will choose in these times, is it the principles and the change we want in the government or start working for a better plight for his family?

Many could have chosen start working for a better family welfare. We all know that there are so many filipinos with hungry stomachs out there. Most of us live in poverty. and yet we are still trying to do everything for our family.

I dont think this is selfish but its more practical when you are trying to change your country. Start with the nucleus of the country,the very seed of our society: FAMILY.

If you can change yourself and your family, then you are already starting changing your country in your own humble ways.

One last word on Trillanes et.al: try seeking psychological help sometimes. You’re thinking too much about our country that you miss a lot of small details that could have an big impact later on.

This is a tough lesson for our country to learn…

bopols
I agree with you Orly. Some of the media personalities are cry babies and spoiled brats in pursuit of sensationalism and arrogance.

This will be my last comment ever for this website.

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Give up already? If so! I don't blame you. Merry Chrismas and a happy new year. Salina

mbagumbayan
and yet another overseas filipino worker making very intelligent comments about how the philippines should be run. remember, YOU ran away from the philippines? who should be ashamed now.

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OFW didn't run away from home. They have no choice, Either go out the country to find a job. Or stay in the Philippines and starve to death just like the rest of 75 million filipino people.

Twin-Skies
I have to agree with this note. In all honesty, I think the loca media men are over-reacting to the police’s actions during the Manila Pen raid.

Those reporters who were arrested should fulyl understand that them being detained is SOP.

After all, given that Trillanes’ fellow officers were in civilian clothing, it only follows that they may have attempted to sneak out along with the journalists and TV crew.

The same tactic has been done before by hostage-takers and terrorists - for the police to be lax here would potentially have been fatal to both them and any nearby civilians.

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No! I don't agree! The reason they're doing that because they knows they can. They can have you kill and get away with it. And you knew it. Just look whats happening in the Philippines rapist'Murderer/thieves/ get pardon. While the people who speak out for what is right and just the one getting rotten in jail because they speak out against the bogus President of cebu. Belat mo!

clipmaster
i agree with you orly, akala nila sila lang ang anak ng Dyos………

ano na kaya ang status ng wow wow wee massacre……..

di ba noon laging pinapakita nila ang haba ng pila papasok ng wow wow wee, palagay ko sadyang hindi pinapasok ang tao sa ultra para nga naman pagkuha ng arial shots, mga adviters, ‘ang haba ng pila dito sa aming show’………

eh kaso nagka stampede, may mga namatay, naunsame tuloy ang arial shot, paiyak iyak pa, intention naman nilang pahabain ang pila……

para daw makatulong sa mahihirap, mas malaki pa yata kita nila sa nagtetext para makasaki kaysa premyo nilang halatang ayaw namang ibigay……..

may daya pa, dalawang numero sa isang lalagyan, ‘technical glitch’ daw kasi bagong laro, ang sabihin mo hindi pa kabisado ni willie kung ano hihilahin……..

baka sa kwarta o bayong may daya din, hindi natin atin alam, kabisado na kung ano hihilahin para mabokya………..

will take full responsibility sabi ng management, ano na, puro postpone yata ang hearing…….

calling our state prosecutors, tulong naman para sa mga victima…….

baka sa huli yung mga namatay pa ang may kasalanan……..

nakita ba ninyo kung gaano ka arrogante si charrie villa, aba akala mong napakalinis ng abs, baka multuhin sila ng 51………..

pasaway sila, ayaw umalis, tapos puro reklamo, may nahuli namang nagpapangap na media, tama lang ginawa ng authoridad………

humihingi lang ng raw footage, ayaw magbigay, baka may itinatago, o talaga lang swapang, baka gusto bayaran pa, mukhang pera……..

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Yep! you're absulotely right, Mr. Ermita: Only Gloria Arroyo, Supporter's are saint. Huliluhaj.

kilabot
Yes these media people think that they are untouchable. They were blaming the police for using tie wraps. Hey people we saw in your video footage that only those unfamiliar faces were tied but those who were identified were not even included. Your crying too much but it was your irresponsible attitude towards the situation put you into that trap. There is no absolute freedom we are all bounded by law and we must abide to it.

Ano sa tingin nyo na kayo lang ang tama, hinde! Puro kayo mayayabang!

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Grrrrrrrrrrrrr. Kilabot. Only Gloria Arroyo, Is mayabang. She went overseas and brag about her so call pad rosy economy. And said that Sen: Trillanes, Will get fall force of the law; She's the one should be rot in jail. Not Sen: Trillanes, & co. But, That will never happen because she control the entire corrupt justice system. Tuloy ang ligaya. Mabuhay ang mga kawatan.

Mon Benito
I agree with Orly Nazareno 100%. I still remember the time in the past that after watching TV, I feel positive and moved to act on my life’s problems. TV shows in the past makes me positive and enthusiastic unlike today that it makes people negative and feel sorry about their situation instead of solving their problems.

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If you're trying to tie yourself on how to solve your problem watching TV. You have the problem! Just like Gloria Arroyo!

Chie
Broadcasting companies are one the most profitable company in the world…but sometimes some media personalities are crossing the lines of responsibilities, instead of defusing or extinguishing the fire that they are covering LIVE..they are adding more fuel to the fire in order to broadcasting something for PROFITABLE broadcasting instead of RESPONSIBLE broadcasting FOR ECONOMIC UPLIFTMENT..in the US and other country do you think they can do this irresponsible act of coverage?,,SHAME SHAME

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You're blaming the Media about the Philippines economy. They're not the one squatting in Malacanyang Palace. Just in case you don't know that. Gloria Arroyo, The one squatting in Malacanyang Palace for almost seven years now. She's the one should be responsible for economy. Not Sen: Trillanes, & co. Not the Media, Not Me either.

Salve: Thank you, For letting me post in your blog. I got my frustration out! Salina

When bullets fly, it doens't differentiate between media and non-media; with or without IDs. If something graver happened leading to losing lives; mediamen or not mediamen, someone would have turned against the Police for not doing anything to protect them. Ano pa ba ang bago sa drama nila?

My compliments to many of the media men and women for going through numerous trials of fire and are willing to face the repression of this administration who wish to bury the truth by using force of arms courtesy of the Praetorian Guard generals within the AFP and PNP. Meanwhile the rank and file soldier are unable to get proper wages while the already filthy rich officials and Congressmen get nice paper bags containing hundreds of thousands of pesos with not even a receipt from the Palace.

I think media is more interested in entertainment than in actual reporting. This is why they are selective about what news to highlight, sensationalize bad news and project their own opinions on the public in the guise of reportage. This is also why the speaking tone of news show hosts sound like they are reporting gossip instead of news. It is obvious in the way they ask questions of guests who are "on their side" or on the side of the story they want to promote. Their job should be to report history, not to interfere or influence it.
SOP is to detain all persons in a crime scene until their identities have been verified. If it was my house under siege you can bet I would not want anyone let out until they were inspected and cleared. And what's the big deal about providing raw copies of your tapes? Ashamed of some of your comments and behavior that were caught on tape? We all saw you taking those photo-ops in the Pen. There was also some looting reported of hotel supplies. Shameful, shameful behaviour.

As usual, the laughingstock of the world. The problem we have as a nation is already a cancer with no cure. Anyone you put in Malacañang would be the same. Greedy for money and power. Our Senate and Congress has three major functions: create laws to legally acquire more money, outdo the NBI in investigations that solves nothing, and beat out the local celebrities in TV airtime. Our local governments are never far behind. As for the media, they are still the most arrogant but useless, only-for-profit organizations. That's why many of their peers end up in the government. To those who still vote believing that a candidate would be their savior, here's a simple thought. Ever wonder why candidates would kill each other to work for a meager salary. Definitely its not to help the poorest of the poorest in the country. Their dedication is for their favorite charity, their own self interest.

Mimi
I think media is more interested in entertainment than in actual reporting. This is why they are selective about what news to highlight, sensationalize bad news and project their own opinions on the public in the guise of reportage. This is also why the speaking tone of news show hosts sound like they are reporting gossip instead of news. It is obvious in the way they ask questions of guests who are “on their side” or on the side of the story they want to promote. Their job should be to report history, not to interfere or influence it.
SOP is to detain all persons in a crime scene until their identities have been verified. If it was my house under siege you can bet I would not want anyone let out until they were inspected and cleared. And what’s the big deal about providing raw copies of your tapes? Ashamed of some of your comments and behavior that were caught on tape? We all saw you taking those photo-ops in the Pen. There was also some looting reported of hotel supplies. Shameful, shameful behaviour.

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You meant to say, You rather have Gloria Arroyo, To get away with all the corruption she has done. Then the media do their job to report everything they saw.

Yon missing supply, Probably Gloria Arroyo/cronies the one stealing everything. The taxepayer's money is not enough to steal. Loco, Loco!

Kabayan
My compliments to many of the media men and women for going through numerous trials of fire and are willing to face the repression of this administration who wish to bury the truth by using force of arms courtesy of the Praetorian Guard generals within the AFP and PNP. Meanwhile the rank and file soldier are unable to get proper wages while the already filthy rich officials and Congressmen get nice paper bags containing hundreds of thousands of pesos with not even a receipt from the Palace.

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You don't get receive from stolen money. Yep! Gloria Arroyo, Have all the money to buy off all her cronies in order to protect her stolen power.

JunPhillip Ureta
When bullets fly, it doens’t differentiate between media and non-media; with or without IDs. If something graver happened leading to losing lives; mediamen or not mediamen, someone would have turned against the Police for not doing anything to protect them. Ano pa ba ang bago sa drama nila?

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So, In other word you rather support the bogus President of cebu, then support the Media who's doing their job to report what they saw. If there is no Media all the corruption under the stolen adminstrition of Gloria Arroyo, Will never come out.

To Twin Skies

The people who are sarcastic in their comments regarding OFWs are in fact people who wanted to leave the country too but couldn't. The only excuse for these pathetic people is to lay blame on the footsteps of the OFWs. Give them the US visa and they will kiss your ass for it.

2010 is near,National Elections.Just like the rest of the media-actor turned politicians,kulang sa pansin.The media today in our country is the lunching pad for public office.They usually end up lousy politicians.Puro pogi points lang ang sa isip.