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Government, Media, Politics

New Study Points To A Single Model Of Disinformation In The Philippines

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PARIS, France (The Adobo Chroniles, Paris Bureau) – A new study published by the Trans Atlantic Treaty Organization (TATO) has identified a single model of disinformation in the Philippines which contradicts a similar study published by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The NATO study points to four models of disinformation in the Philipppines, including what it describes as “state-sponsored” model that leads to the “silencing, self-censorship, and chilling effects among dissenters, and the public.”

The TATO study, on the other hand, points to a single model of disinformation perpetrated by the Yellow kind (political Opposition), that aims for the disenfranchisement of the legitimately-established government while desperately seeking to regain long-lost power and influence.

Neither Malacañang nor the Opposition has commented on the TATO study.

Government, News Satire, Social Media

PCOO Assistant Secretary Lorraine Badoy Joins The Adobo Chronicles Staff

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Badoy, left, with blogger Sass Roganda Sasot (file photo)

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – She’s been moved a couple of times in the last several years — from Assistant Secretary at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to Undersecretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO).  She’s a certified supporter of President Rodrigo Duterte and is credited for the meme, “Digong My Labs”

Now Lorraine Marie T. Badoy is ready to move to the private sector, joining the staff of The Adobo Chronicles (AC) as a senior satire writer.

For many months now, AC has struggled to fill the senior satire writer position.  Many have been called, but none was chosen.

Badoy didn’t even have to submit a formal application.  All she needed was to post a glowing example of her satire skills on her social media account.

When AC saw the post, it knew right away that it has found the perfect person for the position.

Congratulations, Ms. Badoy.  Welcome to AC!

Business, Entertainment, Media

Senators To Push For 1/2 Renewal Of ABS-CBN’s Franchise?

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – A small group of Senators identified with both the Administration and Opposition is reportedly considering to push for the renewal of ABS-CBN’s broadcast franchise which expires on March 30 next year.

We spoke with the group on condition of anonymity.

As a compromise to the growing clamor for the non-renewal of the network’s franchise, the group says it will file a bill to renew  1/2 of the broadcast license — just the entertainment portion of it.

What this means is that ABS-CBN will not be allowed to continue its biased news operations.  ABS-CBN is known for its “Teeeeeevey Patrol,” “Nagbabagang balita (smouldering news)” and “Hexclusives.”

The compromise seems to have the support of the majority of the Senators, especially Senator Grace Poe who is closely associated with the forever-running teleserye, “Ang Probinsiyano.”

The government’s communications arm, the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) is poised to take possession of ABS-CBN’s news facilities if the Senate proposal is approved.