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What is the primary purpose of an editorial cartoon?
What is the primary purpose of an editorial cartoon?
Which section of a newspaper covers local high school sports events?
Which section of a newspaper covers local high school sports events?
What major change occurred to Malaya in 1983?
What major change occurred to Malaya in 1983?
What is NOT typically included in the masthead of a campus paper?
What is NOT typically included in the masthead of a campus paper?
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Which qualification is deemed most important when selecting a newspaper adviser?
Which qualification is deemed most important when selecting a newspaper adviser?
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Who sold Malaya in February 1986?
Who sold Malaya in February 1986?
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What is the primary function of the school paper described as the Laboratory Function?
What is the primary function of the school paper described as the Laboratory Function?
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What role does a sports journalist primarily play?
What role does a sports journalist primarily play?
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When selecting publication staff, which of the following is a common question posed?
When selecting publication staff, which of the following is a common question posed?
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What event led to the 2006 raid on The Daily Tribune?
What event led to the 2006 raid on The Daily Tribune?
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What is an essential aspect of sports journalism?
What is an essential aspect of sports journalism?
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How does the Documentation Function of the school paper contribute to its role?
How does the Documentation Function of the school paper contribute to its role?
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In the context of the campus paper, what function does the masthead serve?
In the context of the campus paper, what function does the masthead serve?
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What role does The Daily Tribune have in relation to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo?
What role does The Daily Tribune have in relation to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the campus paper?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the campus paper?
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What is the main classification of Philippine Print Media?
What is the main classification of Philippine Print Media?
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Which of the following statements about regional broadsheets is true?
Which of the following statements about regional broadsheets is true?
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What aspect of journalism does the Entertainment Function of the school paper focus on?
What aspect of journalism does the Entertainment Function of the school paper focus on?
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Which of the following is considered a leading tabloid in the Philippines?
Which of the following is considered a leading tabloid in the Philippines?
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Who was the original owner of the Manila Bulletin?
Who was the original owner of the Manila Bulletin?
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What significant role did the Philippine Daily Inquirer play in the 1986 events?
What significant role did the Philippine Daily Inquirer play in the 1986 events?
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When was the Philippine STAR founded?
When was the Philippine STAR founded?
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Which is NOT a type of publication mentioned for Philippine Print Media?
Which is NOT a type of publication mentioned for Philippine Print Media?
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What is the slogan of the Philippine Daily Inquirer?
What is the slogan of the Philippine Daily Inquirer?
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What is the maximum recommended number of members for a manageable staff?
What is the maximum recommended number of members for a manageable staff?
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Which role is primarily responsible for supervising the editorial staff and writing editorials?
Which role is primarily responsible for supervising the editorial staff and writing editorials?
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Who is responsible for overseeing the layout and pagination of the paper?
Who is responsible for overseeing the layout and pagination of the paper?
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What is NOT a duty of the chief editor?
What is NOT a duty of the chief editor?
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Which member of the staff can write editorials in consultation with the chief editor?
Which member of the staff can write editorials in consultation with the chief editor?
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Which role is specifically responsible for ensuring the release and distribution of the paper?
Which role is specifically responsible for ensuring the release and distribution of the paper?
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In the editorial hierarchy, who directly brings articles to press for typesetting?
In the editorial hierarchy, who directly brings articles to press for typesetting?
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What is one of the key responsibilities of the associate editor?
What is one of the key responsibilities of the associate editor?
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What is the primary responsibility of the News Editor?
What is the primary responsibility of the News Editor?
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What role does the Filipino Editor play in the publication process?
What role does the Filipino Editor play in the publication process?
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What is a major task of the Layout Artists in the publication?
What is a major task of the Layout Artists in the publication?
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How do reporters contribute to the publication?
How do reporters contribute to the publication?
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Which of the following is NOT a role of the Feature Editor?
Which of the following is NOT a role of the Feature Editor?
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What is the significance of publication policies within the editorial process?
What is the significance of publication policies within the editorial process?
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In what way can the Filipino Editor act as a liaison?
In what way can the Filipino Editor act as a liaison?
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What role does the chief editor play in relation to section editors?
What role does the chief editor play in relation to section editors?
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Study Notes
Philippine Print Media
- Print Media classified into broadsheets, tabloids, business, weekly magazines, and monthly magazines.
- National broadsheets are circulated nationwide.
- Regional broadsheets are circulated within a specific region.
- Tabloids have a smaller format and focus on local stories and entertainment.
- Philippine tabloids include Abante, Bulgar, People’s Journal, People’s Tonight, and Pilipino Star Ngayon.
- Top three broadsheets in the Philippines are Manila Bulletin, Philippine Daily Inquirer, and The Philippine Star.
- Each of the top three broadsheets publishes a weekly magazine.
National Broadsheets
- Manila Bulletin is the largest broadsheet newspaper in the Philippines by circulation.
- Founded in 1900, it bills itself as “The nation’s Leading Newspaper”.
- Manila Bulletin was originally owned by Hans Menzi.
- The newspaper is currently owned by Dr. Emilio T. Yap.
- The Philippine Daily Inquirer was founded in 1985.
- The newspaper was instrumental in documenting the 1986 presidential elections and the 1986 People Power revolution.
- Its slogan, “Balanced News, Fearless Views”, was adopted in 1986.
- In 1994, a group headed by Marixi R. Prieto took ownership of the newspaper.
- The Philippine STAR was founded on July 28, 1986.
- Malaya was founded in 1981 as a Tagalog newspaper.
- Malaya shifted to English after the closure of its sister publication, We Forum.
- In February 1986, Malaya was sold to Amado “Jake” Macasaet.
- The Daily Tribune is a daily English broadsheet publication founded in 1999.
- The newspaper is known for being critical of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
- The Daily Tribune was raided by the police during the 2006 “State Of Emergency”.
Campus Paper Function
- Campus papers are miniature versions of daily newspapers where journalism skills are practiced.
- Campus papers serve as training grounds for aspiring journalists.
- Campus papers document significant events at the school.
- Campus papers provide entertainment through feature stories and editorial cartoons.
Campus Paper Components
- Folio: Includes page number, date of publication, and newspaper name.
- Masthead: Also called the flag, it displays the publication's name, volume and number of releases, and staff names and positions.
Sports Page
- The sports section features information on local and regional sports events.
- It often covers high school, college, and intramural sports.
- Sports journalists may cover stories through investigations, press releases, and prepared statements.
Publication Staff Selection
- The selection of editors and staff members is determined by the publication's head or moderator.
- The moderator or adviser should have a degree in journalism or English.
- They should have experience in newspaper work or journalism.
- The Campus Journalism Act provides a framework for choosing the adviser.
- Other staff members may be appointed for specific roles, such as typists, layout artists, staff artists, photojournalists, and circulation managers.
- A manageable staff size is typically around ten members.
Publication Staff Roles and Responsibilities
- Chief Editor: Supervises the editorial staff, writes editorials, edits articles, oversees layout and pagination, and acts as a liaison between the editorial staff and adviser.
- Associate Editor: Edits articles, may write editorials, prepares assignments for section editors, and assists with layout and pagination.
- Managing Editor: Coordinates typesetting, checks for typographical errors, prepares layouts, and proofreads galleys.
- Circulation Manager: Oversees the release and distribution of the paper, ensures smooth article flow, and manages the overall process of crafting the paper.
- Section Editors:
- News Editor: Covers school events, writes news articles, and edits news articles.
- Filipino Editor: Edits Filipino articles, writes editorials for the Filipino section, oversees submissions of Filipino articles, and acts as a liaison between the Filipino staff and editor.
- Feature Editor: Assigns articles to feature writers, edits feature articles, and may write regular articles or columns.
- Layout Artists: Design and format pages, label pictures, help prepare layouts for pictorial stories, and create illustrations for feature articles.
- Reporters: Gather facts, write articles, and receive assignments from section editors or board of editors.
Publication Policies
- A well-edited paper needs clear policies regarding what content it may print and how the staff conducts itself.
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This quiz explores the various classifications of print media in the Philippines, including broadsheets, tabloids, and magazines. It provides insights into major publications like Manila Bulletin and Philippine Daily Inquirer, highlighting their significance and circulation. Test your knowledge on the print media landscape in the Philippines.
