Okay, round two on this topic-baby.
As mentioned in my very first post, the early Philippino newspapers were meant to modernize the islands' inhabitants. But as the newspapers grew to aid Filipinos in reading and writing in English, the English-only papers were geared toward the American businessmen.
The pivotal role of the media, I think, is divided much like the United States. While papers such as the The Manila Times informs the Filipino public of newsworthy items, a giant fascination with movies, celebrities, and brand names exist among the islands.
One example of the media delving into relevant stories is a show called "Imbestigador." This serious and investigative program tackles topical issues such as socail networking, corruption, and prostitution in the Philippines.
(If you find it difficult trying to understand the youtube video, you are not alone. Basically, this segment revolves around consequences of the social networking site, Friendster, being hacked. Some users have had thier passwords changed, messages edited, and personal information accessed.)
On the other hand, Hollywood and popular music has a strong foothold in Phlippino culture. For almost every popular television show in the United States, be it American Idol or Ugly Betty, there is a Pinoy version probably roaming out there somewhere.
It's a little sad, I think, but it is popular. And I can't say much for this performance, but, hey, those EB Babes are pretty attractice:
Monday, February 21, 2011
Media conglomeration effects part 1.
Hey, folks...Or should I say folk, seeing as no one will actually read my blog. This post, or possibly multiple posts (I'm not entirely sure how this one will work out), deals or will deal with the notion of "Media Conglomeration."
For those readers who do not know, or forgot what we talked about in class, I shall enlighten you through the Serrato-cliff-notes method of the aforementioned idea: Media Conglomeration, or MC for short, is the concept of the media being controlled by a few number of companies or people.
Now why is this important to discuss or even blog about? Well you see child, MC can shift a country's culture both positively and negatively through the news, music, movies and television programs that escape every media orifice. Now when the the outlets of the media are in the hands of a very few, those few companies generate a sort of self-serving bias and recycle what's shown on T.V or played on the radio. As mentioned in my global communications class, the series of media generally start from the west, as in America, and then spreads to the rest of the world...
The view of Americans, in other countries at least, has succumbed to the following: I apoligize in advance for even linking such a reality disaster, but the truth must be seen. Follow if you dare and please note that the clip is...yes, you guessed it, from Jersey Shore *Shudders*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaGzP4vof7o&NR=1
(While this post covered the sort-of-outward appearances of America through its media, my next post will solely focus on MC and it's consequences on the media community of the Phillipines. Stay Tuned!)
For those readers who do not know, or forgot what we talked about in class, I shall enlighten you through the Serrato-cliff-notes method of the aforementioned idea: Media Conglomeration, or MC for short, is the concept of the media being controlled by a few number of companies or people.
Now why is this important to discuss or even blog about? Well you see child, MC can shift a country's culture both positively and negatively through the news, music, movies and television programs that escape every media orifice. Now when the the outlets of the media are in the hands of a very few, those few companies generate a sort of self-serving bias and recycle what's shown on T.V or played on the radio. As mentioned in my global communications class, the series of media generally start from the west, as in America, and then spreads to the rest of the world...
The view of Americans, in other countries at least, has succumbed to the following: I apoligize in advance for even linking such a reality disaster, but the truth must be seen. Follow if you dare and please note that the clip is...yes, you guessed it, from Jersey Shore *Shudders*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaGzP4vof7o&NR=1
(While this post covered the sort-of-outward appearances of America through its media, my next post will solely focus on MC and it's consequences on the media community of the Phillipines. Stay Tuned!)
Monday, February 7, 2011
The Philippine's history of the printed media
Welcome to my Philippines News Blog. Whether you're a curious student, a Filipino or my journalism instructor checking to see I maintain this blog, feel free to stop by often. Assuming most of my readers have no idea why my ramblings are on an internet page, I shall tell you it is for an assignment. I must report, comment and liason newsworthy items, dealing with the Philippines, from different sources to you. And yes...you are most welcome. Okay, let's start!
The birth of news media in the Philippines began with the liberation of the island nation from its Spanish overlords. With the signing of the Treaty of Paris in December 1898, the mantle of "benevolent dictator" fell to the United States of America. The first few newspapers, such as the Manila Times and La Democracia, followed the American tradition of journalism. Not to mention, the early newspapers were also meant to sophisticate the "barbaric" natives of the Philippines. (By the way all the information I'm spewing out can be traced back to here: http://www.pressreference.com/No-Sa/Philippines.html)
Though modeled after an American-style of free press, the U.S. gov't made sure to limit anti-American propoganda in the papers, sometimes even through deporatation and imprisonment. By the way, most Filipino newspapers were in English to accomodate the U.S. forces and representatives stationed throughout the island nation. The tyranny of a constricted press was finally relieved when the Philippines gained its independence during the closing chapters of World War II. The free press of the Philippines led to a more progressive form of journalism.
According to the website previously listed,"At the turn of the twenty-first century, national newspapers numbered eight from a high of 22 in 1986, according to the World Press Review. Slightly more than 400 community newspapers, most weeklies or monthlies in English are found amid the nation's 7,100 islands. 45,000."
Unfortunately an island nation with a free press system does not necessarily mean the press has the right to excercise it. Alot of times, corruption from high political places see to that. Due to the massacre of at least 50 people, 18 of which were journalists, the Philippines was deemed the world's most dangerous country for reporters. Follow this link for the story: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/11/25/philippines.danger/
The birth of news media in the Philippines began with the liberation of the island nation from its Spanish overlords. With the signing of the Treaty of Paris in December 1898, the mantle of "benevolent dictator" fell to the United States of America. The first few newspapers, such as the Manila Times and La Democracia, followed the American tradition of journalism. Not to mention, the early newspapers were also meant to sophisticate the "barbaric" natives of the Philippines. (By the way all the information I'm spewing out can be traced back to here: http://www.pressreference.com/No-Sa/Philippines.html)
Though modeled after an American-style of free press, the U.S. gov't made sure to limit anti-American propoganda in the papers, sometimes even through deporatation and imprisonment. By the way, most Filipino newspapers were in English to accomodate the U.S. forces and representatives stationed throughout the island nation. The tyranny of a constricted press was finally relieved when the Philippines gained its independence during the closing chapters of World War II. The free press of the Philippines led to a more progressive form of journalism.
According to the website previously listed,"At the turn of the twenty-first century, national newspapers numbered eight from a high of 22 in 1986, according to the World Press Review. Slightly more than 400 community newspapers, most weeklies or monthlies in English are found amid the nation's 7,100 islands. 45,000."
Unfortunately an island nation with a free press system does not necessarily mean the press has the right to excercise it. Alot of times, corruption from high political places see to that. Due to the massacre of at least 50 people, 18 of which were journalists, the Philippines was deemed the world's most dangerous country for reporters. Follow this link for the story: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/11/25/philippines.danger/
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