Media Responsibility and Excesses PDF

RESPONSIBILITY MEDI EXCESSE S A  MEDI AS A WATCHDOG A PEOPLE HAVE A NEED TO KNOW JOURNALIST HAVE THE RIGHT TO TELL MEDI AS A WATCHDOG AWATERGATE SCANDAL IN UNITED STATES THEY WROTE A SERIES OF INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS THAT...

RESPONSIBILITY MEDI EXCESSE S A  MEDI AS A WATCHDOG A PEOPLE HAVE A NEED TO KNOW JOURNALIST HAVE THE RIGHT TO TELL MEDI AS A WATCHDOG AWATERGATE SCANDAL IN UNITED STATES THEY WROTE A SERIES OF INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS THAT LEAD TO THE RESIGNATION OF PRESIDENT RICHARD NIXON MEDI AS A WATCHDOG AEDSA PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION ALL TELEVISION STATIONS WERE CLOSED/RESTRICTED EXCEPT FOR CHANNEL 4 (A GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED CHANNEL) PUBLISHERS WERE ARRESTED AND IMPRISONED EXCEPT FOR THE PHILIPPINE DAILY EXPRESS RADIO VERITAS AND DZRH PLAYED IN PIVOTAL ROLE IN THE REVOLUTION “THE PHILIPPINE MEDIA HAS OFTEN BEEN CRITICIZED FOR IMBALANCED REPORTS BY STRESSING THE BAD OVER THE GOOD NEWS.” “For the Philippines to achieve economic stability it should rid itself of free-wheeling and adversarial press” - Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yee Singapore  “In Indonesia, the governments stated role for journalists is to provide a ‘positive interaction’ among the three major components of the nation: government, society and the press” - John Milne Australian writer WRITING BAD NEWS IS ONE OF THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF A DEMOCRATIC PRESS  MEDIA HAS BECOME LICENTIOUS, INDULGING MORE IN DESTRUCTIVE RATHER THAN CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISMS  MEDIA HAS BECOME LICENTIOUS, INDULGING MORE IN DESTRUCTIVE RATHER THAN CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISMS  JOURNALIST: RISK IN THE PHILIPPINE MEDIA LANDSCAPE  “The Philippines in indeed one of the world’s most dangerous countries for journalist, even before Duterte stepped up the harassment” Maria Ressa Nobel Peace Prize 2021  204 Recorded Media Killings from 1987 to October 2023 (Presidential Task Force on Media S Philippines ranks 134th out of 180 countries on the 2024 World Press Freedom Index  Red-tagging accusing journalist of being a member or sympathizers of the communist insurgency that could result to harassment. 45 cases of red-tagging was reported from July 1, 2022 to April 30, 2024.  Media closure due to digitalization and franchise. ABS-CBN shutdown in 2020 for non renewal of franchise. SMNI franchise in 2024 was revoked for alleged violation. CNN cease operation due to bankruptcy. Harassment and Intimidation to journalist in the exercise of their duty. Pia Ranada and Maria Ressa was bared from entering and covering Malacañang events because of their critical reporting. Karen Davila called biased during the 2016 presidential elections. MEDIA : EXCESSES SHOOTING FROM THE HIP – Writing without checking the veracity of facts. ABUSE OF THE SOURCE-BASED STORIES – Some journalist concoct stories to suit their pre-conceived ides. MANUFACTURED STORIES – Distorting facts in order to produce a sensational story. CONFLICT OF INTEREST – Journalist should only serve the interest of the people. MISQUOTATION – Racing against deadline, this happens inevitably. LABELLING – Tagging or putting label to someone or to an organization. MEDIA REGULATING BODY Setting up a broadcast business follows a “twin franchising” principle: Legislative franchise through congress; Authorization by the National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) REPUBLIC ACT No. 10667 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY PROHIBITING ANTI-COMPETITIVE AGREEMENTS, ABUSE OF DOMINANT POSITION AND ANTI-COMPETITIVE MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS, ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE COMPETITION COMMISSION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR REPUBLIC ACT No. 10667 ▪Under the Fair Competition Act – the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) - should serve to monitor, prevent or otherwise breakup media monopolies. MTRCB (Movie and Television Review and Classification Board) ▪ The MTRCB is a quasi-judicial government agency under the Office of the President, which is responsible for the review and classification of television programs, movies and publicity materials. MTRCB (Movie and Television Review and Classification Board) ❑ “G” or GENERAL AUDIENCE – Suitable for all ages. Does not contain anything unsuitable for children, and safe to be viewed without adult guidance or supervision. MTRCB (Movie and Television Review and Classification Board) ❑ “PG” or PARENTAL GUIDANCE – Parental Guidance may contain some adult material but may be permissible for children to watch under the guidance and supervision of a parent or an adult. MTRCB (Movie and Television Review and Classification Board) ❑ “SPG” or STRONG PARENTAL GUIDANCE – May contain more serious topic and theme. May not be advisable for children to watch thus requiring greater parental responsibility. MTRCB (Movie and Television Review and Classification Board) ❑ “SPG” or STRONG PARENTAL GUIDANCE – May contain more serious topic and theme. May not be advisable for children to watch thus requiring greater parental responsibility. KBP (Kapisanan ng mga Bordkaster ng Pilipinas) Non-government organization that promotes free and responsible broadcast media among its members.