You have to admire Master Showman German Moreno’s dedication to the local film industry. I often hear him on his radio program promoting locally made films and the actors and actresses in these projects. Sometimes he would reminisce about the golden age of Philippine cinema and the superstars that gave the industry class. I’m no [...] Read more »
TV News: Popularity Is Not Credibility
There’s a long-standing practice in local TV that I find disturbing. I’m talking about the personality-centered approach to promoting TV news. I’m convinced that this is the wrong approach if the intention is to get more people to watch the news or to boost their news programs’ credibility. The way I understand it credibility is [...] Read more »
Open-Mindedness And Critical Thinking
Here’s an excellent explanation of how it is to be truly open-minded. Read more »
Beyond Reasonable Doubt: A Concept Lost On Filipinos
So the Supreme Court has decided to acquit Hubert Webb and the other people convicted for the Vizconde Massacre. This is obviously good news for Former Senator Freddie Webb and his family and obviously a bad one for Lauro Vizconde. As a spectator in all this, I can neither say I am happy nor sad [...] Read more »
To Tim Yap: It’s Not Just About Having Correct Information
Inquirer reporter Miko Morelos certainly has every right to reject media personality Tim Yap’s apology for erroneously identifying him as the winner of the P741 Million Grand Lotto Jackpot. Morelo explains: (from abs-cbnnews.com) According to Morelos, above his own security, his family’s safety was put at risk. “Hindi lang ako iyong naapektuhan eh. Pati yung [...] Read more »
