Tuesday, June 8, 2010

June 8, 2010

Today's Inquirer front page features photos of both Aquino and Binay amidst the official canvass, while the main headline says the count is stalled by lack of COCs from Lanao.


The main headline Lanao Sur stalls canvass : No CoC yet due to special elections continues the saga of the congressional canvass and is not so much news anymore. The effect of the headline though seems to point to the possible delay in the proclamation of the incoming President and Vice President.

The other news today are as follows:

Next admin pressed on aid to OFWs - this news feature an interview mostly with losing Senatorial candidate Susan Ople about OFWs, and some statistics on migrant workers. Although it has the next admin on its title, the news itself did not feature the incoming President.

SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT, Freedom of info bill is dead–Nograles - this news report is of course negative to Nograles whose congress he led practically avoided ratifying the Sunshine Policy Bill. It features also a suggestion by Lawyer Romulo Macalintal that Congress can still ratify the bill in their session today or before they proclaim the new President. Nograles -1.

Jailed Ampatuans throw party for visitors - is just about what the title said, of all things a party in Jail. Of course, readers are would be appalled by the news but we are not apprised as to whether this is normally allowed in jail or not. This news, then, is mainly about the special treatment given to the massacre suspects. It goes without saying, Arroyo -1.

Bangit changes mind, won’t quit - is a news on the impending showdown between the AFP and the incoming President. I am not sure if the news is negative or positive to anyone but it seems dependent on who is reading it. So I won't make a call. I think though that Aquino spoke too soon regarding his dislike for Bangit and he is now thrown into a corner wherein his next action may demoralize the military, which will not be good not only for him but for the entire nation.

A yellow house also for smoker - is a continuation on the question as to where the incoming President will stay. The news presumed that Aquino already changed his mind and reconsidered his decision on staying in Times St. to avoid a nightmare scenario. Again, I cannot read whether this piece of news is negative or positive to anyone but it could promote the pettiness of the incoming President's issues.

Media need new breed of ‘mojos’ - a feature on mass media practitioners to get more digital in the field (mojos as in mobile journalists) and encouraging them to be more regional rather than just local.

The scores today:
Nograles: -1
Arroyo: -1

Obviously, the current administration still receives the flack.

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