Category: Media

Rappler journalists make DISHONEST conclusions out of unsound observations

June 4, 2018June 4, 2018 benign0 42 Comments

Filipino “journalists” need to be a bit more data-driven and, on that, apply a more scientific approach to arriving at their conclusions. The latest circus surrounding that kiss is a good case study in highlighting the banal lazy journalism that has become today’s journalistic normal. One of the first off the mark to “report” on…

Media

Mike De Leon vs Atom Araullo spat and the narcissistic journalism of Rappler

May 31, 2018 benign0 5 Comments

One thing that could be gleaned from the spat between Citizen Jake director Mike De Leon and its star Atom Araullo is how people from privileged backgrounds see the world. De Leon’s observations published on a Facebook post addressed to Araullo offers interesting insight into what it is like to work with a joirnalist-turned-celebrity —…

Glitz and Glamour, Media

Speculations persist as Robredo remains silent on alleged affair with House Rep. Bolet Banal

May 21, 2018May 21, 2018 benign0 32 Comments

Members of the Philippine Opposition are coming to the defense of their “hero” and presumptive “vice president” Leni Robredo following a column by writer Bobi Tiglao published on the Manila Times today. According to Tiglao, Robredo has so far failed to confirm or deny whether she is having an affair with House representative of Quezon…

Lifestyle, Media

Fact Checking CNN Philippines News Report on “Villar property firm is behind levelling of Boracay mountain”

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018 P. Farol 2 Comments

The CNN Philippines report titled “Villar property firm is behind levelling of Boracay mountain” is a hack job aimed at attacking the reputation of Senator Cynthia Villar and son DPWH Secretary Mark Villar. The lazy, cowards hiding behind the by-line “CNN Philippines Staff” should be outed by the management of CNN Philippines and then publicly…

Government, Media

Duterte featured in @IanBremmer’s TIME Magazine article on the world’s top “strongmen”

May 4, 2018 benign0 9 Comments

Heads up! A piece published today by TIME Magazine put Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin amongst others. In “What the ‘Tough Guy’ Era Means for Global Politics“, Ian Bremmer writes what comes across as a lament over what could be the end of the moral ascendancy Western liberal democracy had enjoyed…

Media, Politics, Society

Except for one little detail, journalism and literary fiction are THE SAME BANANA

May 2, 2018April 23, 2021 benign0 4 Comments

According to Maria Ressa in a tweet, “journalists shine the light”. She was very likely referring to the lofty position in the knowledge food chain she imagines her profession occupies — the be-all beacon of everything that is “true” in the Philippines, the “journalism” profession. Of course we all need to be reminded, having said…

Media

Facebook Truth Censors Rappler and Vera Files Slept In the Noodle House As Viral Videos Slurring Congressman Andaya Spreads

April 22, 2018April 22, 2018 P. Farol 3 Comments

Perhaps the ecstacy of being ordained as Facebook’s “truth” censors left people at Rappler and Vera Files bathing so deeply in the afterflow that they slept through the carnage of a Facebook viral video carrying false claims against Deputy Speaker and Camarines Sur First District Representative Rolando Andaya Jr. As with most viral videos aimed…

Government, Media, Politics, Uncategorized

Ellen Tordesillas of Vera Files bares lack of guiding definition for “fake news” to “fact check” Facebook!

April 18, 2018 benign0 5 Comments

Some shocking revelations came to light during a televised discussion about the recently-implemented “partnering” of social media giant Facebook with Rappler and Vera Files. Under this “partnership” Rappler and Vera Files will be “fact checking” what Filipinos share over Facebook which utterly dominates social media activity in the Philippines thanks to exclusive “free data” (unmetered…

Media