In a stunning display of clairvoyance, President Bongbong Marcos has once again showcased his unparalleled ability to swiftly identify the culprits behind the recent Marawi attack. Critics, ever quick to label him as weak, were left questioning their own judgment. How could they doubt the president’s supernatural knack for accessing intelligence information beyond mortal comprehension?
Days later, the Islamic State graciously confirmed responsibility for the bombing, leaving Marcos critics with egg on their faces. A stark contrast emerged when comparing this to Rappler’s Maria Ressa, who prematurely attributed the Resorts World incident to ISIS without the luxury of actual facts.
It seems the real weak link here is not President Marcos but those who doubted his omnipotent insights. Perhaps it’s time for critics to reassess their stance on the leader and distinguish between strength and the fiction peddled by so-called “journalists.”
The controversy surrounding Lorraine T. Badoy and “Ka Eric” in relation to their status as talents versus employees of SMNI has ignited a debate amid congressional hearings seeking to cancel the broadcast franchise of SMNI.
The crux of the matter lies in the legal distinction between talents and employees, a precedent underscored by the Supreme Court in Jose Sonza v ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation (431 SCRA 583). The court ruled that a network’s lack of control over the means and methods by which a personality renders contracted services establishes the individual as an independent contractor rather than a network employee.
In this context, accusations of Badoy and Ka Eric spreading fake news should not be automatically attributed to SMNI, as they function as independent contractors. This legal perspective emphasizes the need for a nuanced approach in scrutinizing the alleged transgressions, ensuring that responsibility is assigned accurately while respecting the legal framework that delineates the relationship between networks and their contracted personalities.
Should we also ask whether Korina Sanchez, Boy Abunda, Vice Ganda and Dingdong Dantes are talents or employees of their respective networks?
In a confusing twist of priorities, the Philippine News Agency (PNA) recently proclaimed the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as the second-best government agency, according to an OCTA Research poll. One might wonder what happened to the headline that the Department of Education (DepEd) secured the top spot. Is the PNA, generously funded by Filipino taxpayers, harboring a mysterious beef with Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte?
It seems the PNA has developed a knack for selective amnesia, conveniently forgetting to highlight the supposed numero uno status of DepEd. Is it a case of headline favoritism or a subtle political ploy? Perhaps the PNA has taken a page from beauty pageant reporting, where the emphasis is on the runner-up. In the Miss Universe analogy, one can imagine the PNA headline shouting, “Miss Thailand, a Marvelous First Runner-Up!” It appears the PNA has mastered the art of putting the spotlight on the second fiddle, leaving the nation to wonder if they’re playing a symphony of news or a comedic concerto.
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