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Solons quiz ABSCBN counsel responsible for PDRs on how ABSCBN allegedly “circumvented” PHL Constitution on mass media ownership (Eagle News) – Two lawmakers pointed out how media giant ABS CBN used an “intricate web of corporate layering” as they questioned ABS CBN and their lawyers Thursday, June 11, on how they used the so-called Philippine Depository Receipts (PDRs) to possibly “circumvent” the Constitutional limitation on media ownership to allow foreigners to have a level […]
(Eagle News) – Several lawmakers continued questioning ABS CBN Chair Emeritus Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III if his chairmanship and management of a Philippine mass media entity is allowed under the Philippine Constitution. In the continuation of the House joint committee hearing on the ABS CBN franchise renewal on Monday, June 8, lawmakers questioned Lopez not only on his dual citizenship – being both a US and Philippine citizen – but also questioning him as to […]
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Instagram on Monday announced it had gone global in its fight against misinformation, expanding its third-party fact-checking network around the world. The Facebook-owned social platform launched a fact-checking program in the US early this year. “Today’s expansion is an important step in our ongoing efforts to fight misinformation on Instagram,” it said in an online post. “Photo and video based misinformation is increasingly a challenge across our industry, […]
(Eagle News)—“We will let the law take its course.” This was the Palace’s reaction to the Court of Appeals decision to affirm its earlier ruling in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision against Rappler. “As we said, any case that has been filed before the courts, we will not interfere,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. Panelo also reiterated press freedom had nothing to do with the Rappler’s case before the SEC, which ruled […]
By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service The Presidential Communications Operations Office on Thursday expressed reservations about providing a definition for “fake news,” saying doing so could result in “risks of a seemingly boundless government regulation that runs counter to freedom of speech and expression.” Assistant Communications Secretary Ana Marie Banaag said in a hearing by the committee on public information and mass media that if a definition was to be made, it should take into consideration […]
(Eagle News) – The chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which revoked online news site Rappler’s certificate of incorporation, said Rappler was trying to divert the people’s attention from the real issue – its violation of the Constitution and other Philippine laws. SEC chair Teresita Herbosa, an appointee of former President Benigno Aquino III and chair of the Anti-Money Laundering Council, also hinted that Rappler has its own agenda in trying to […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (September 7) – Good old Wikipedia says that media ethics deals with the specific ethical rules and subdivision of applied ethics and standards of media, including broadcast media, film, theatre, the arts, print media and the internet. According to“Mass Communication Living in a Media World by Ralph e. Hanson” reporters face a range of ethical issues on a regular basis. Known author Ralph E. Hanson, in his book “Mass Communication Living in a Media World” enumerated the various ethical issues encountered […]
