Category Archives: Media

SMNI News Incites, Not Informs

March 10, 2024 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

In a stunning display of journalistic acrobatics, SMNI News, purporting to be a beacon of truth, has shamelessly transformed into a cheerleader for political pandemonium.

Gone are the days of impartial reporting; now, they lead the charge, not with pens, but with protest signs. How noble of them to trade their press passes for placards.

It’s as if they’ve mistaken their newsroom for a war room, orchestrating rallies instead of headlines. But hold on, isn’t journalism supposed to be about uncovering truths, not orchestrating political dramas?

But alas, SMNI News seems to have missed the memo. Instead of upholding the sacred duty of informing the public, they’ve opted for the dubious honor of attacking a duly-constituted government, all under the guise of a “prayer rally.” How divine, indeed, to see them kneel in devotion to their embattled owner, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, while conveniently ignoring their sacred duty to truth.

Truly, a prayer for journalistic integrity is in order – preferably one not led by SMNI News.

Rappler Turns To Porn!

February 27, 2024 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

In a perplexing attempt to salvage its tarnished reputation, Rappler, once a bastion of hard-hitting journalism, has taken a bizarre turn towards the sensational.

From relentless scrutiny of political figures like Rodrigo Duterte and Bongbong Marcos, the platform now seems more preoccupied with the mundane pursuits of celebrity gossip. However, Rappler’s recent pivot to pornography is perhaps the most bewildering of all. In a desperate bid for relevance, Maria Ressa’s brainchild appears to have forsaken its journalistic integrity in favor of titillation.

Gone are the days of investigative exposes; now, it seems the only thing Rappler is uncovering is skin-deep. While the shift may garner fleeting attention and short-term gains, one can’t help but lament the degradation of a once-respected institution into a tabloid-esque purveyor of smut.

Perhaps Rappler should reconsider its trajectory before plunging further into the depths of sensationalism.

An Eerie Coincidence: Press and Business Censorship?

February 24, 2024 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

In a delightful twist of irony, it seems that censorship isn’t just confined to the realm of media anymore—it’s spreading like a virus, infecting even the most unsuspecting businesses.

Just when we thought it couldn’t get any more absurd, a caution tape now serves as the barricade to truth, wrapped around the entrance of a 7-Eleven. The coincidence is so eerie, it’s almost comical.

First, a university scrambles to whitewash an innocuous photo, fearing a comparison between the uniforms of their students and convenience store clerks. Then, lo and behold, the universe decides to play a prank by literally blocking the entrance to said store.

One can’t help but wonder: is this the universe’s way of reminding us that censorship knows no bounds? Or perhaps it’s just a cosmic joke, reminding us that sometimes reality is stranger than fiction. Either way, it’s a cautionary tale: tread carefully, for the tape of censorship may wrap itself around us all.