Category Archives: Media

GMA News’ Impeccable News Source: Wife And Actress Vilma Santos

January 11, 2024 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

In an impressive display of journalistic prowess, GMA News recently showcased its unimpeachable commitment to truth by breaking the news that former Senator Ralph Recto is set to become the new Finance Secretary. However, their unassailable source wasn’t a high-ranking government official or an official press release—it was none other than actress Vilma Santos, the wife of the supposed appointee.

Apparently, the crack investigative team at GMA News decided that obtaining information from the spouse of the person involved was the epitome of cutting-edge journalism.

One can only wonder if the breaking news story was penned by the scriptwriters of “It’s Showtime” or the retired brain trust of “Eat Bulaga.”

Perhaps GMA News is pioneering a revolutionary approach to journalism, where reliable sources are replaced by psychic connections or prime-time entertainment shows.

It’s a bold strategy, Cotton—let’s see if it pays off for them in the credibility game.

Media

NUJP’s Selective Inconsistency

December 20, 2023 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

In a stunning display of selective defense, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) has once again showcased its acrobatic prowess by contorting its principles to fit the occasion.

While NUJP has historically positioned itself as the knight in shining armor for press freedom, it seems that their armor comes with a blind spot when it comes to certain media outlets.

The recent suspension of two SMNI News programs by the MTRCB should have been a slam dunk for NUJP, the self-proclaimed guardians of journalistic integrity. However, in a surprising twist, NUJP appears to have developed amnesia, conveniently forgetting its advocacy for press freedom when it comes to the Pastor Quiboloy network.

It seems that when Maria Ressa, Rappler and news media allies are in the ring, NUJP is all too eager to jump in, but when it’s SMNI News, they’ve suddenly developed a case of responsible journalism amnesia.

All of a sudden, NUJP is concerned about “hate speech,” as if Rappler and other mainstream news outlets’ use of “son of a dictator” during the last presidential elections is a love fest.

One can’t help but marvel at NUJP’s impressive gymnastics routine, effortlessly flipping its stance depending on the media outlet in question.

Perhaps they’ve added a new discipline to their repertoire: synchronized selective outrage.

Education, Media

Columbia University Offers Filipinos Fully-paid Scholarships For A Degree In Biased Journalism!

December 19, 2023 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

In a groundbreaking move, Columbia University in New York proudly unveiled its latest educational endeavor – the Maria Ressa Biased Journalism Scholarship. The fully-paid, two-year program promises to hone students’ skills in selectively reporting facts and mastering the art of disinformation, all under the watchful gaze of Rappler CEO and Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa, whose reputation as the maestro of media bias precedes her.

This bold initiative follows hot on the heels of Rapplerette Lian Buan’s triumph in completing her Master of Laws in Human Rights, where she reportedly defended her dissertation by expertly denigrating her own country.

The university, evidently inspired by such stellar examples, aims to produce a new generation of journalists adept at turning news into a finely crafted narrative, devoid of inconvenient truths.

The Maria Ressa Biased Journalism Scholarship: Because the truth is overrated, and journalism is an art best served with a healthy dose of partiality.