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The role of social media ‘activism’ in the Philippines’ next presidential elections

November 26, 2014 - by benign0 - 4 Comments.

That is a hard question the Philippines’ would-be social media “activists” and “citizen journalists” need to ask themselves again. The current administration of Philippine President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III …

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Crime / Government / Lifestyle / Media

Was the EDSA ‘gun poking incident’ solved only because it was in the spotlight?

September 8, 2014September 9, 2014 - by benign0 - 9 Comments.

So the mysterious EDSA “gun poking incident” is finally solved. The incident which was caught on camera and went viral over social media involved eight police officers from the La …

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Civics / Crime / Government / Media / Politics

Decriminalisation or repeal of libel law: It’s about time the Philippines becomes a modern country

February 21, 2014February 21, 2014 - by benign0 - 49 Comments.

It is not surprising that Philippine President Benigno Simeon “BS” Aquino III wholeheartedly supports criminal libel in the Philippines. Luis Teodoro, BusinessWorld columnist and former dean of the College of …

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Education / Media / Money Talks

Rappler.com in bed with SMART in social media promo

September 19, 2012August 7, 2013 - by benign0 - 5 Comments.

What exactly is the mission of “social news network” organisation Rappler.com? Is it to inform the public? Or is it to make news? I read about the most recent event …

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