In the illustrious lineage of vice presidential mishaps, Leni’s mathematical misadventures seem to be merely an appetizer for the comedic feast that is the second-highest office in the land. Her innovative rebranding of NGOs (non-governmental organization to NGAs (non-governmental associations?), a lexical remix akin to swapping a cat for a canary, is the linguistic masterpiece we never knew we needed.
Now, fast forward to Sara Duterte, the torchbearer of inadvertent brilliance, who, in a riveting public service announcement, kindly urged President Bongbong Marcos to reconsider peace talks, inadvertently birthing the National People’s Army (New People’Army?) – a terrorist group that probably didn’t even make it to the JV squad of insurgency.
It’s comforting to know that in the realm of vice presidential gaffes, the tradition of linguistic befuddlement remains intact, a testament to the enduring legacy of unintentional wit in high places.
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?
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