The Inquirer Front Page

October 5, 2011

2011-10-05T04:48:00.004+08:00

The headline (Ex-first couple face unbailable poll rap. Arroyos allegedly behind rigged ’07 vote) seems to have quoted everyone who thinks the former first couple is guilty and absurdly reported that the DOJ and the COMELEC are still looking into it.

The other front page news:

Nickel mine attack perils peace talks -

Surigao mining attacks likened to Pearl Harbor

House to return control of P2B to Supreme Court

No one killed in NPA raid in Surigao mine

‘Pedring’ damage may be worse than ‘Ondoy’

Lapid gets his knees together, if not his act

September 25, 2011

2011-09-28T12:06:00.002+08:00

September 28, 2011

2011-09-28T11:28:00.002+08:00

Typhoon "Pedring" took the main attention of the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The main headline (‘Pedring’ shuts down Metro Manila. Typhoon revives memories of ‘Ondoy’) reports on the damage brought about by the typhoon, the report even trying to compare the same with the more devastating 2009 floods.

The other front page news reports today:

16 killed on surges, mudslides and floods - It seems that this news report has a different title online as this other news report is found instead: ‘Pedring’ leaves 16 dead across Luzon. This report is basically a continuation of the headline.

Stormy labor row halts 172 PAL flights - a story on an airline's labor poblem which affected thousands of passengers.

‘Tsunami’ waves force US Embassy evacuation - a report that even the US embassy is not exempt from the onslaught of the typhoon, which report failed to identify the cause of the floods.

Philippines gets Japan support on Spratlys dispute - ours seems to be a trailblazing President if this report, which did not even made an attempt to make any verification of the good news, is to be believed. Aquino +1.

The scores:
Aquino: 1

September 27, 2011

2011-09-27T11:54:00.002+08:00

September 26, 2011

2011-09-26T11:59:00.000+08:00

September 24, 2011

2011-09-24T12:02:00.001+08:00

September 23, 2011

2011-09-23T08:37:00.001+08:00

Perhaps since there are no big news derived from the President's US trip, the banner news from the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today is another supposed expose from a President's ally.

‘Ghost’ borrowers got P2.5B from Acef —Drilon. Gov’t got no reply from 140 recipients

Aquino: Supreme Court not hostile now

Aquino harps on same theme: People power

Philippines hosts first Asean Spratlys meet

Poor Filipinos eat, sell rare wildlife for survival

New customs chief Biazon told: Go ask the janitor

September 18, 2011

2011-09-18T08:28:00.001+08:00

It is all about the bad (the past administration) and beauty (pageants) in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (PCSO owes BIR P3.6B. Unpaid taxes date back to ’07) explains that the management of the PCSO in the former administration did not cause the payment of taxes by the charity organization. Arroyo -1.

The other front page news reports today are as follows:

Gov’t may have to return P135M to revive Garcia’s plunder case - the former President did not put an erring general in jail. Arroyo -1. Aquino +1.

Where Shamcey Supsup got her Miss U body - it takes real work to achieve anything in a beauty pageant.

Miss World returns: ‘Feels like I’m home’ - there is another beauty pageant that recently happened in the country.

Banker breaks mold to volunteer as nurse - a banker who was a graduate of political science is now a nurse, and the report did not explain how so.

Testosterone study puts dads’ manhood under fire - a New York Times report on how men becomes less manly when they become fathers.

The scores:
Aquino: 1
Arroyo: -2

September 17, 2011

2011-09-17T10:38:00.001+08:00

September 13, 2011

2011-09-13T14:08:00.005+08:00

It seems to be lousy day today for news as the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today reports on some corporate news.

The headline (Gov’t braces for gold rush. DENR fears surge in illegal mining) is a curious report on the valuable metal, with the DENR given space to say they are doing something to protect the environment. DENR +1.

The other front page news reports:

Exploration plan boosts Philex Petroleum shares - includes an international coverage of a local firm.

New Yorkers mourn and move on - an essay on one's own recollection of and reflection on 9/11.

Filipinos seek info on Web; rich prefer newspapers - a report on supposed statistics on how Filipinos get their information.

PDI starts write-along for campus journalists - a report on the paper itself that seems to claim that they maintain some sort journalistic standards which could have been believable if we have not actually monitored their reporting. Inquirer +1.

No more big fish; overfishing blamed - a curious report on declining population of fish made for canned sardines.

The scores:
DENR: 1
Inquirer: 1

September 12, 2011

2011-09-12T18:00:00.005+08:00

The 9/11 terrorist attacks got central treatment in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (‘From death sprang life’. World prays, reflects on Sept. 11 terror) is a mixed report on various happenings and statements related to the infamous terrorist attack.

Americans unite as they recall 9/11 horror - a report on the ceremonies to commemorate the terrorist attack in the US.

Generation of journalists owes him - an essay in remembrance of a journalist/speechwriter/professor, who worked with a Catholic Media organization for a while. Catholic Church +1.

Analysis. Cables show how US intervened in the Philippines - a repeat of wikileak "leaks" where it mostly tag the former President as bad, and sometimes described in pure spin by the paper. Arroyo -1.

US staged attacks, Mahathir insists - a story that perhaps made the former Malaysian Premier to seem losing it.

Read-along session marks Peace Month - the paper reports on itself as it bridge gaps through children between peoples. Inquirer +1.

The scores:
Catholic church: 1
Inquirer: 1
Arroyo: -1

September 10, 2011

2011-09-10T15:14:00.002+08:00

The bosses referring to the bosses are in the center of the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (‘Don’t let bosses down’. Aquino gives marching orders to new PNP chief) simply says we are in good hands with the new PNP chief with negative mention of the former FG. Aquino +1. Lacson +1. PNP +1. Arroyo -1.

The other front page news reports are as follows:

US faces new threat on 10th year of 9/11 - jitters felt by the US government on the anniversary of the worst terrorist attack.

CA issues 60-day TRO vs alleged land-grabber - the QC government is now siding with the residents threatened by questionable eviction.

‘Lolong,’ the crocodile hunter - more stories on the hunt for the crocodile and a tribute to one of the hunters.

Typhoon brewing, not yet threat to Philippines - the weather bureau reporting. PAGASA +1.

COA: Only a fourth of PAF aircraft can fly; most fit for junkyard - the Phil. Airforce is improving but such is not enough. PAF +1.

The scores:
Aquino: 1
Lacson: 1
PNP: 1
PAF: 1
PAGASA: 1
Arroyo: -1

September 9, 2011

2011-09-09T08:27:00.003+08:00

The new PNP chief is the subject of todays banner story in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page.

The headline (Mouthpiece to head PNP. Bartolome takes over in turnover rites today) is an all positive report on the new PNP chief, with some opinion space given to the DILG secretary. PNP +1. Robredo +1.

The other front page news reports today are as follows:

1M Filipinos to be enlisted to say rosary daily starting Oct. 10 - gave space to a prayer project of the Catholic Church with a Presidential sister's endorsement. Catholic Church +1. Aquino +1.

Competitive upgrade for Philippines elates Palace - the government spokesperson's good news about the government's supposed greatest achievement gets the attention in the front page. Aquino +1.

MILF on claims of US support: It’s good news but not true - the MILF, the US and the Catholic Church given quite some space on this report. MILF +1. Catholic church +1. US +1.

Torres also tried to grab Tierra Pura, says legislator - it seems everyone knows that this land grabber is a criminal but nobody asked why no one is arresting him.

Senator Arroyo: Beware of US Embassy invitations - again the paper giving undue importance to supposed leaked information.

Alvarez exits with a bang, sues oil firm for P4B - the customs chief is actually doing his job via this wide news space reserved for him exclusively. Customs +1.

The scores:
Aquino: 2
Catholic Church: 2
PNP: 1
US: 1
MILF: 1
Customs: 1
Robredo: 1

September 8, 2011

2011-09-08T13:34:00.004+08:00

Wikileaks seems to be the most important bearer of news in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (WikiLeaks: US backed MILF. Washington favored MOA-AD, cables show) is again a report on stolen and unconfirmed information that seems to show that the US government is meddling on Philippine internal affairs to get their hands on some natural resources in Mindanao. US -1. NPA +1.

The other front page news reports:

NDF drops ‘coalition gov’t’ from agenda - the government and the NPA seems to be reaasonable people ready to achieve peace in this report. Aquino +1. NPA +1.

Bad news for US immigrants’ adult kids - probably a news report directed towards Filipinos who wanted to go to the US for whatever reasons.

Enrile draws over-the-top parallels for RH bill - seems like a report on the gods of pantheon talking to each other.

Senate, House to probe QC land dispute - an update on a bizarre land dispute in Quezon City.

Homeowners want SC to punish judge - more updates on the same bizarre land dispute.

The scores seem to show that the armed rebel group is now a force for good:
NPA: 2
Aquino: 1
US: -1

September 7, 2011

2011-09-07T17:12:00.005+08:00

Supposedly stolen and unverified information that puts the former President in a bad light again took the Front Page of the Phil. Daily Inquirer today.

The headline (US rebuffed Gloria Arroyo on martial law plan. WikiLeaks: Gonzales, other execs behind plot) show the blatant double standard the paper has in treating wiki leaks, giving extensive coverage for something that could paint the former President as both panicky and as having dictatorial tendencies. Arroyo -1.

The other front page reports today:

US cable says general gained from Abu kidnap - a report that puts the former Presidentiable Gibo Teodoro in an embarrassing situation, with everyone believing wikileaks. Teodoro -1.

Cops, sheriff back QC land takeover raids - a report on an amazing land dispute that could make our land registration process a laughing stock in the real estate world.

‘Crocodile Dundees’ after bigger croc than ‘Lolong’ - a story on a crocodile caught recently which could be a world record holder in size.

Vice President Binay: Torres notorious landgrabber - the Vice President figuring in on the land dispute, identifying one of the actors as a landgrabber, but was not asked to clarify why he has not done anything about it. Binay +1.

President Aquino pining for love sparks new Cola Wars - The president and his take on his lovelife, gave a chance to advertise two brands of softdrinks. Aquino +1.

The scores:
Aquino: 1
Binay: 1
Teodoro: -1
Arroyo: -1

September 6, 2011

2011-09-06T16:50:00.003+08:00

What looks like to be a land grabbing attempt grabbed the headlines of the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (Big Quezon City land row heats up. Angry homeowners seek CA relief) is a story of someone who got a title for a big lot curiously owned by others.

The other front page news reports:

Giant croc captured in Agusan Sur creek - a story on some people ensnaring a huge crocodile as if we have not seen enough of them crocodiles, and that might anger conservationists.

Philippine universities out of world’s top 300 - the government getting the flak for lowered rating of Philippine universities. Aquino -1.

Mike Arroyo: I wasn’t involved in ‘jueteng’ or smuggling - amazing how Sec. De Lima can get her name included in this report. Arroyo -1. De Lima +1. Lacson +1.

Stay neutral on Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Vatican told CBCP, says WikiLeaks - the Catholic Church seems to be avoiding involvement in politics but could also be construed as with leaders who merely follow orders from the Vatican, making the report both negative and positive to the insitution.

President Aquino says US envoy was misled - the President was put on the defensive by the wikileaks releases. Aquino -1.

Jesus outshines Justin on Facebook Inquirer - This monitor cannot find the link to this news report.

The scores of the President is on a strange swing to the negative. The last time this happens, there was a survey being conducted.:
Lacson: 1
De Lima: 1
Arroyo: -1
Aquino: -2

August 30, 2011

2011-08-30T15:56:00.002+08:00

President Aquino: Angelito Alvarez is out. BOC chief bares big port scam in last hurrah

Public warned fiercer storms to batter Philippines

.5-M desks eyed for public school pupils

Noli de Castro liable in Pag-Ibig mess—Sen. Serge Osmeña III

RAMON MAGSAYSAY AWARDEE. Indian puts solar power technology in hands of poor

RAMON MAGSAYSAY AWARDEE. Indon educator empowers women

New Yorkers gripe hurricane Hype

August 25, 2011

2011-08-25T13:58:00.003+08:00

What seems to be the fall of the Libyan strongman is the central story in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (Gadhafi: Victory or death! Rebels consolidate, hunt for strongman and his sons) is a report on the last days in power of the former strongman now missing Libyan leader.

The other front page news reports today:

End of Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s gripping drama takes only 12 minutes - another international report, this time on the former World Bank chief, whose sexual assault case was pulled out from court by the prosecutors.

Philippines backs rebels; Libyan embassy here defects - a report about the DFA doing its job. DFA +1.

Customs: Angelito Alvarez out, Ruzanno Rufino Biazon in - A curious case of announcement of new appointments via rumors is hard to determine who benefits. The report may be taken as to have been forcing the President to finally make the appointment or show him as an executive who makes firm and difficult decisions.

Tony Blair in Manila to sow interfaith thru conversation - the DepEd is signing partnerships with an international education linking advocacy group led by the former British PM. DepEd +1.

AdCongress22 in CamSur topbills media game changers - a meeting of advertising and media industry leaders and practitioners is reported with the Inquirer's own chief among those leading it. Inquirer +1.

After ghost soldiers, phantom vets - some senators are given space on the issue of ghosts. Lacson +1. Recto +1.

The scores:
Lacson: 1
Recto: 1
DepEd: 1
DFA: 1
Inquirer: 1

August 24, 2011

2011-08-24T10:56:00.003+08:00

News from Libya amidst a photo of the President walking the decks of a proud ship dominates the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline news cannot be found on the web, although the following report seems to be the closest to it. Gadhafi compound falls. ‘Captured’ heir makes surprise appearance; but where’s father?

The other front page news reports today are as follows:

President Aquino: Ship symbol of our defense - A boy who received a new toy would have bragged similarly as what is reported in this report. Aquino +1.

Former first gentleman Jose Miguel ‘Mike’ Arroyo wins TRO from SC - the former FG has a first win in the Supreme Court but is not off the hook yet with charges against him oft repeated by the report. Arroyo +1, -1. Lacson +1.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn set to walk free as New York rape case collapses - an update on the former IMF chiefs' alleged sexual assault which allegation seem to crumble.

US hitmaker David Foster searching for new Charice Pempengco - a promotion on David Fosters upcoming concerts with famous artists, the Philippines' very own, Charice, among them.

BATTLE FOR TRIPOLI. Filipino engineer seized - the DFA is doing what it can to repatriate Filipino workers while the former First Lady is given space to remind us that she met Libyan strongman Gadhafi. There is not much details on the supposed Filipino Engineer that was missing. DFA +1. Marcos +1.

The scores:
Aquino: 1
Lacson: 1
DFA: 1
Marcos: 1
Arroyo: 1 -1 =0

August 23, 2011

2011-08-23T09:41:00.004+08:00

The Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page seems to have totally forgotten that exactly one year today is the most embarrassing day of the Aquino administration, so far.

The headline (Rebels encircle Gadhafi. World rejoices, urges strongman to give up) is a compilation of some world leader's comments on the imminent defeat of Gadhaffi in Libya.

The other front page news reports today:

Whereabouts of Moammar Gadhafi still unknown - more reports on the Libyan situation, focused on the now perhaps soon to be "former" strongman.

Rep. Ignacio Arroyo forged ‘Jose Pidal’ signature, Senate told - Some senators are given space as more issues are thrown against the husband of the former President, whom the paper conclusively identified as being saved twice by his brother (As quoted from the report: "It wasn’t the second time that Ignacio took the rap for his older brother."). Arroyo -1. Lacson +1. Estrada +1.

Mike Arroyo’s bookkeeper detained for telling ‘lies’ - There is certainly nothing amiss, as far as the paper is concerned, when a senate resource person is detained for "lying". Arroyo -1. Lacson +1.

UP topnotcher wore red underwear - a report on a medical board top-notcher's superstition.

Laborer’s son opts to stay, work in the Philippines - another report on a board top-notcher, this time in the nursing board.

Filipino maid challenges Hong Kong rule on residency - We remember HongKong today not because of the death of some of its citizens while touring the country last year, but because of a maid getting some recognition as Filipino Worker's welfare advocate there.

The scores:
Lacson: 2
Estrada: 1
Arroyo: -2

August 22, 2011

2011-08-22T17:02:00.003+08:00

What the government is doing for workers in Libya is the banner story in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (Gov’t to evacuate OFWs still in Libya. Reports say rebels near Tripoli) is a report on the situation in Libya, mixed with what the Phil. government is supposedly doing to rescue Filipino workers there. DFA +1.

The other front page news reports today:

Peace pact must have people’s OK, says gov’t - the Aquino administration is serious in talking peace with the rebels. Aquino +1.

Did young Rizal really write poem for children? - a research saying a poem attributed to the national hero is not actually his.

Baby boomers bent on staying forever young - an AP report on a consumer trend towards trying to look young.

Run for right to drink safe water - a report on activities of an advocacy to provide safe-to-drink water to everyone.

Filipinos in UAE caught in credit card trap - an International report on some workers in foreign countries getting behind on debts, among them Filipinos.

The scores surprise as one of the very few times where there are no negative news on the former President:
Aquino: 1
DFA: 1

August 21, 2011

2011-08-21T10:19:00.003+08:00

The Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page picked as a banner story some news that happened halfway across the globe, avoiding the obvious significance of today's date.

The headline (Fil-Ams win US racial suit) is a story on some Filipino American Nurses who won a case defending their right to speak their native language at work although not necessarily while at work.

The other front page news:

Aquino Museum redesign tells saga of democracy - a comment which extols the "extent of the sacrifices Ninoy, Cory and their family had to endure" summarizes this report. Aquino +1.

Grand yellow welcome turns grim: They shot him - a story of preparations for Ninoy's arrival. Aquino +1.

Heart-to-heart talks with Ninoy - Some more stories of Ninoy, from his doctors point of view. Aquino +1.

That other Aug. 21 shocker: Plaza Miranda - a story of the Plaza Miranda bombing 40 years ago, from a photojournalist.

Telegram nearly kaput in digital age - a story on an outdated service.

The scores show the paper dedicating its issue to the President's Dad who is widely regarded as a hero.
Aquino: 3

August 20, 2011

2011-08-20T07:20:00.003+08:00

More old news become headlines again in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (Generals in ‘Hello Garci’ election scam face probe. House set to pursue damning leads ignored by Mayuga Report) is merely a gathering of opinions, meshed with what seems to be the paper's own opinions, on the Mayuga Report all against the former President. Arroyo -1.

The other front page news reports:

Benedict XVI laments ‘amnesia’ about God - a very important gathering for young Catholics covered not by the local media but at least given space in the paper. Catholic Church +1.

Gov’t ready to distribute 81,000 anti dengue traps - Two government agencies are fighting against Dengue. DOST +1. DepEd +1.

Senate appearance doctors’ call—Ignacio Arroyo - a blatant misreporting if not a lie by the paper is the main feature of this report as quoted below. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

Through his lawyer, Iggy Arroyo had earlier claimed ownership of two secondhand helicopters sold at brand-new rates to the Philippine National Police in 2009.

Sweet year for Philippine sugar planters - The Department of Agriculture reporting good harvest. DoA +1.

SYRIAN REVOLUTION. US, allies call on Assad to go - an International report on Syria and the US involvement.

The scores:
Aquino: 1
Catholic Church: 1
DOST: 1
DepEd: 1
DoA: 1
Arroyo: -2

August 19, 2011

2011-08-19T08:13:00.004+08:00

Again, this is not a past issue of the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page all it's banner story make it seem like it is.

The headline (Comelec tells AFP: Give us full report. But military insists there was no cover-up) merely gave blatant space to print opinion of people who believe that the former President cheated in 2004, all while the AFP has amazingly while doing nothing turned itself around. Aquino +1. De Lima +1. Escudero +1. Trillanes +1. AFP +1. Arroyo -1.

The other front page news reports today:

Palace: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo free to leave abroad for medical care - the issue the report seems to be bent on tackling is whether she will return once she was allowed to go out of the country for medical reasons, even when there are no indications that she is even wanting to go out of the country at all. It is quite easy actually, all she has to do if she wants to go beg. It seems obvious to the paper that the former President is guilty even it still doesn't know of what crime. And Oh, by the way, President Aquino is humanitarian. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

Dengue cases up in Metro, 3 regions - both the PNP and DOH are helping out to save Dengue patients. DOH +1. PNP +1.

COMMENTARY. Take it from Quezon: Nationalism fuels progress - President Quezon is a patriot and those with different opinion on the economy may not be.

US toilets compete for the top seat - a feature on a trivial subject of toilet design.

Filipino workers refuse to leave Afghanistan, Libya, Syria - The government is slow and the workers doesn't want to follow. Aquino -1. DFA -1.

The scores:
Aquino: 2 -1 =1
De Lima: 1
Escudero: 1
Trillanes: 1
AFP: 1
DOH: 1
PNP: 1
DFA: -1
Arroyo: -2

August 18, 2011

2011-08-18T16:02:00.004+08:00

We know who is the bad person in the banner story of the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (MAYUGA REPORT. ‘2004 election fraud covered up’. Military panel ignored testimonies on cheats) is a one-sided opinion report on the Mayuga report which dismisses the cheating in 2004 but now made to look like the smoking gun. Arroyo -1.

The other front page news reports today are as follows:

Sotto: Senate will throw RH bill into garbage bin - Surprisingly a compilation of negative opinion on the LEDAC meeting chaired by the President, but forgetting to mention new taxes proposed. Aquino -1.

Lawmakers blame DoJ, BI for 3 Pagcor con men’s escape - the DOJ is blamed but there is no mention of its secretary. DOJ -1.

Apl.de.ap tells cabalen: ‘Keep on dreaming …’ - a returning popular Fil-Am's good deed is covered by this report.

Where there’s smoke…: Guard tags cigarette firm - perhaps the tobacco industry is evil so it is alright to tax them more?

Paris thrills to Manila: That’s hot - a rich girl who loves the Philippines perhaps more than we do?

The scores:
Aquino: -1
DOJ: -1
Arroyo: -1

August 17, 2011

2011-08-17T16:32:00.000+08:00

Opinions again made it to the headline of the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (ON SECONDHAND HELICOPTERS CONTROVERSY. Senators reject Rep. Ignacio Arroyo’s claim. Want brod of former first gentleman Jose Miguel at Monday hearing) gave some senators good space to voice their opinion against the First Gentleman's brother, and they are credible because a bishop issued the same line. Lacson +1. Escudero +1. Estrada +1. Arroyo -1.

The other front page news reports:

Are all freedoms of expression art? Who knows? - more people are against the CCP Kulo exhibits but seems it is not illegal. Catholic Church +1.

CONGRESS AGENDA. RH makes it to President Aquino’s 13 priority bills - even the opposition supports the President and the church is already given special treatment. Aquino +1. Catholic Church -1.

AFP: Number of ‘ghost army’ is top secret - the AFP is again on the bad side when the months old news is repeated. AFP -1.

Oldest Bataan survivor dies at 105 in US - a report on a Bataan March survivor.

Leave Syria now, 17,000 Filipinos urged - The President and the DFA is on top of the situation in Syria. Aquino +1. DFA +1.

Rep. Reynaldo Umali names 2 executives smuggler’s protectors - There are still bad former administration appointees in the BIR and the BOC. Arroyo -1.

The scores:
Aquino: 2
Lacson: 1
Escudero: 1
Estrada: 1
DFA: 1
Catholic Church: 1 -1 =0
AFP: -1
Arroyo: -2

August 16, 2011

2011-08-16T14:07:00.004+08:00

The brother is at it again, so declares the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page banner today.

The headline (‘LTA leased choppers during Ignacio Arroyo watch’. Solon comes to the rescue of big brod Mike Arroyo) seems to have been made in a way as that the brother of the First Gentleman is not to be believed. Arroyo -1. Estrada +1. Lacson +1.

The other front page news reports today:

Philippines may soon own vast gas-rich area - the DENR might soon be striking gold for the country. DENR +1. Drilon +1.

Gov’t, solons urge MILF: Discipline your men - as the MILF issued a challenge yesterday, the administration side is given its day in the media. Aquino +1.

Customs execs hit over ‘lost’ cargo vans - a report that gave space to solons' bashing the BOC, while the latter is also given clear space to rebut. However, the general weight of the report tilts against the BOC. BOC -1.

No Paris Hilton meeting with President Aquino - the President has no time for celebrities while the Philippines iconic boxer is friends with "the" girl. Aquino +1. Pacquiao +1.

4-day weekend awaits Filipinos - a report on what could be a gift to workers and students from Malacanang. Aquino +1.

Metro Manila produces a fourth of Philippine garbage - the DENR reports on what they are doing as the scores proves to be their day today. DENR +1.

The scores:
Aquino: 3
DENR: 2
Lacson: 1
Estrada: 1
Drilon: 1
Pacquiao: 1
BOC: -1
Arroyo: -1

August 15, 2011

2011-08-15T14:58:00.002+08:00

A challenge to the President seems to be the banner story in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (MILF asks Aquino: Popularity or peace?. Substate deal seen as key to talks in Kuala Lumpur) report seems to indicate now that the ball on the peace process is now on Aquino and everyone is waiting for his response. Although the report repeats the spin that the MILF had just dropped its clamor for independence when the fact seems to show that they have dropped it since the signing of the MOA-AD, it generally pushes the administration to the wall to respond to what is on the peace negotiation table. Aquino -1.

The other front page news reports:

Rumors, denials fly over Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo condition - the report seems to show that the conflicting report is brought about by the Arroyo camp. Arroyo -1.

Another owner seen in choppers’ deed of sale - a report on a senator saying the First Gentleman is guilty but will still try to fool us all. Arroyo -1.

Analysis. Sovereignty issues with China, MILF a test for President Aquino - an analysis that contained no analysis but mere reports of Chinese movements and the administration's peace overtures with the MILF.

Tomato myths sow seeds of confusion - the paper advertising it's e-magazine.

Hinge Inquirer magazines available in digital edition - a feature on the confusing fruit/vegetable.

The scores shows the President joining the former President being negatively treated, although mildly so.
Aquino: -1
Arroyo: -2

August 14, 2011

2011-08-14T15:37:00.001+08:00

August 13, 2011

2011-08-13T15:44:00.001+08:00

August 12, 2011

2011-08-12T15:47:00.000+08:00

August 11, 2011

2011-08-11T11:24:00.003+08:00

August 10, 2011

2011-08-10T15:51:00.000+08:00

August 9, 2011

2011-08-09T14:41:00.002+08:00

The world investment market took centerstage in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (Global markets in turmoil. US, Europe debt woes spook many investors) is as story on stock exchanges investment falling across the globe, the Philippines included (or inserted).

The other front page news:

Pagcor confirms P160-M card sting - it was the oppositions turn to question the PAGCOR of problems there happening now, that resulted in the lost of P150M or maybe more.

MILF eyes new state - what the MILF wants this time is different from the past, although they seem too similar. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

Poll fixers going out of business - automated elections only will there be in the future. COMELEC +1.

Combative Mike Arroyo twits foes: I’m back - although he is back, the question really (really this time) is will he face the senate. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

P660-M DBP loan backed by collateral, says Ongpin - the bad guy who obtained a loan from the DBP actually had some replies.

The scores:
Aquino: 2
COMELEC: 1
Arroyo: -2

August 8, 2011

2011-08-08T05:46:00.006+08:00

It is clear who the hope of the country is in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (MILF: President Aquino gave us hope. Opposition lawmaker seeks details of talks) has a title taken out of context of the same news it is supposed to banner. The reports seems to have highlighted that there would be peace in Mindanao during this administration even after a botched sellout by the former President. Aquino +1. MILF +1. Arroyo -1.

The other front page news:

ANALYSIS. Tokyo meet produced only atmospherics - an analysis of the President's meeting with the MILF leader which labels the absence of painstaking preparation as a lazy act. Aquino -1.

Congregation for healing priest - a story of a Filipino priest from Canada coming to stay in the country.

Pagcor money showered on Los Baños - the former PAGCOR is engaging in activities filled with conflicts of interests. Arroyo -1.

US credit downgrade heightens global fears - an international news report on the US credit downgrade by S&P.

Philippine senators upbeat amid rating cut - looks like Senator Drilon's column in the front page giving us advanced notice that our falling economy is caused more by the US' situation rather than this administration handling of the same. Aquino +1.

The scores:
Aquino: 2 -1 =1
MILF: 1
Arroyo: -2

August 7, 2011

2011-08-07T11:11:00.000+08:00

August 6, 2011

2011-08-06T11:15:00.000+08:00

August 5, 2011

2011-08-05T12:48:00.004+08:00

The paper's name-calling scheme is reflected in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (Pagcor ‘coffee queen’ sued. BIR says Tan owes P59M in back taxes) put a brand on what the paper seems to have concluded to be bad people, triggered by Presidents expose of bad people during the former President's administration. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

The other front page news reports today:

No record of Mike Arroyo’s HK trip - the husband of the former President must be hiding as insinuated by some senators, while the fact that the DOJ doesn't have a record of his departure could most probably mean that indeed he is hiding. De Lima +1. Arroyo -1.

Koko Pimentel leads by 257K; winning ‘inevitable’ - Zubiri could have been a different breed but the DOJ secretary is not easy to convince. De Lima +1.

Unprecedented: Zubiri puts peers on debate mode - the Zubiri resignation poses questions on senate procedures.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo loses voice, starts therapy - plunder cases awaits the recovering former President. Arroyo -1.

Kids have ‘Angel’ in Net to guard vs sex predators - a group within the PNP protect children even on cyberspace. PNP +1.

The scores:
De Lima: 2
Aquino: 1
PNP: 1
Arroyo: -3

August 4, 2011

2011-08-04T16:12:00.000+08:00

August 3, 2011

2011-08-03T14:41:00.003+08:00

Choppy seems to be the issue for the day at the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page.

The headline (‘Former First Gentleman behind chopper sale’. Senate calls Jose Miguel ‘Mike’ Arroyo to hearing) is based solely on statements by supposed witnesses who pointed to the former First Gentleman as a corrupt person. Arroyo -1.

The other front page news reports today:

FG’S DEFENSE. ‘There’s no Arroyo in documents’ - although the title of the report seems to scoff at FG's defense, the report itself actually gave Mike Arroyo a breather. Arroyo +1.

Heavy rains trigger fears of Tropical Storm ‘Ondoy’ - a report that forgot the inconsistencies of the weather bureaus acting head's forecasts. PAGASA +1. MMDA +1.

27 top cops face raps over chopper scam - the PNP chief won't let anomalies just go by. PNP +1.

More witnesses to appear at Comelec-DoJ probe - The DOJ secretary being merely excited triggered a front page news report. De Lima +1. COMELEC +1. Arroyo -1.

‘Superstar’ Nora Aunor back home; Leila de Lima, the fan, shrieks - and the same tough DOJ secretary is also a shrieking fan of a past movie and singing idol. De Lima +1.

The scores:
De Lima: 2
COMELEC: 1
PNP: 1
PAGASA: 1
MMDA: 1
Arroyo: 2 -1 =1

August 2, 2011

2011-08-02T14:15:00.003+08:00

There seems to be nothing new in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (More Pagcor scams bared. Genuino pals cashed in on energy drinks, bingo) did not even try to verify anything from the statements against the former PAGCOR chairman "during the Arroyo administration". Arroyo -1.

The other front page news reports today:

President Aquino: I really miss my mother - there is nothing wrong about talking about your mother as if you were not President. Aquino +1.

Loren Legarda: Proof of poll fraud in my protest - the former President is a cheat. Arroyo -1. Legarda +1. Pangilinan -1. De Castro -1.

Probe ‘Garci boys,’ poll chief told - De Lima won't let bad guys escape. De Lima +1. Arroyo -1.

No TV, no papers for Gloria Macapagal Arroyo - she is still a bad person. Arroyo -1. Estrada +1.

Obama, Congress OK deal on debt, avert US default - a report on the expected US congressional approval of increasing the debt ceiling.

The scores:
Aquino: 1
De Lima: 1
Estrada: 1
Pangilinan: -1
De Castro: -1
Arroyo: -4

August 1, 2011

2011-08-01T07:52:00.003+08:00

"Guilty" seems to be how the former First Gentleman is described today in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page.

The headline (‘Jose Miguel Arroyo owned helicopters’. Businessman to testify in Senate probe) gave three senators top billing to prove that the former administration is bad. In the spirit of 'fairness', the paper 'tried' to contact the legal spokesperson of Mrs. Arroyo but to no avail. Of course, readers should have known that it is unfair to ask unverified allegations to those whom wrongdoings are alleged in the first place, but the paper seems not to mind that. Arroyo -1. Lacson +1. Estrada +1.

The other front page news reports today:

Palace looking into Garcillano properties - is another one-sided report against the former administration based on statements from people supporting the present administration's position. Arroyo -1. Llamas +1.

Beneficiaries of gov’t cash scheme turn to loan sharks - reports on some problems with the conditional cash transfers that the DSWD would have to solve. The report did not give so much of a treatment.

Ramadan monthlong fasting starts - a news feature on a Muslim religious season.

COMMENTARY. In death, Cory Aquino lives as model for all widows - the former President is both courageous and religious. Aquino +1.

INQUIRER READ-ALONG. Miss Earth beauty queens read about Nature to kids - some beautiful girls went along with the paper to read to kids. Inquirer +1.

The scores:
Aquino: 1

Lacson: 1

Estrada: 1

Llamas: 1

Inquirer: 1

Arroyo: -2

July 31, 2011

2011-07-31T20:40:00.004+08:00

More old stories again took centerstage in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (‘All lies, like Hello Garci’. Ebdane, Bong Pineda blamed for denials) had what seems to be a a more important statement for the paper get the header, that of the government side. COMELEC +1. Llamas +1. Arroyo -1.

The other front page reports:

‘BATASANGATE’. Why House raiders are only coming out now - the paper seems to have blindly taken the statements, even when some are ridiculous, against the former President at face value. De Lima +1. Arroyo -1.

Call it by any other name but gotta be Smart Water - a story on the rehabilitation of the water concessionaire. MVPangilinan +1.

Time to say I told you so, Sotto taunts ‘Mr. Noted’ - is actually a defense of the LP senators who were former allies of the former President in 2004, but said defense still came out negative for one of the senators. Pangilinan -1. Arroyo -1.

Sweet taste of Cory marks 2nd death anniversary - the supposedly saintly former President who died about 2 years ago deserves a perfect chocolate as symbol. Aquino +1.

PDI story kicks off Philippine softbelles’ bid to win World Little League title - the paper reporting their own good deed. Inquirer +1.

Scores:
Aquino: 1
COMELEC: 1
Llamas: 1
MVPangilinan: 1
Pangilinan: 1
Arroyo: -3

July 30, 2011

2011-07-30T14:50:00.003+08:00

More old news took centerstage in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (House raiders: So sorry. SAF cops apologize to nation, Susan Roces) is simply amazingly brazen in its one-sidedness and lack of logic. De Lima +1. Arroyo -1.

The other front page news:

SPECIAL REPORT. Comelec men tied to manufacture, switch of fake ERs - is actually a continuation of the headline report. Arroyo -1.

Arroyo recovery prospect ‘remarkable’ - a report on the former President's surgery that also dealt with the charges against her. Arroyo -1.

5 Marines beheaded by Abu Sayyaf; Aquino mad - although the military suffer losses, they are winning the war, and the president is tough. Aquino +1. DND +1. AFP +1.

Genuino highest paid gov’t exec at P287M - perhaps more proof that the people working for the former President were really evil. Arroyo -1.

Dutch-led Negros NGO all pumped up for Award - a report on the Magsaysay Awards.

The scores:
Aquino: 1
De Lima: 1
DND: 1
AFP: 1
Arroyo: -4

July 29, 2011

2011-07-29T15:19:00.000+08:00

July 28, 2011

2011-07-28T15:16:00.000+08:00

July 27, 2011

2011-07-27T14:14:00.004+08:00

A billion pesos worth of coffee took the centerstage of the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The banner story (Genuino pal linked to P1-B coffee scam. One small company cornered, earned P700M) is an unverified and one-sided report on a supposedly huge contract approved by the former management (appointed by the immediate past President) of the state-ran gambling firm. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

The other front page news:

Tropical storm ‘Juaning’ slams Bicol provinces; 9 killed - this internet version seems to be an updated report on the typhoon that enters the country, which report forgot to mention that the governor of a typhoon ravaged province said something not very nice about the weather bureau. PAGASA +1.

‘Gloria Arroyo needs spine surgery or she could be paralyzed’ - the former President may be sick but the government is bent on doing its job against corruption. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

6th plunder case filed vs Gloria Arroyo over PCSO intel funds - the more cases the truer it is, seems to be the main theme of this news report. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

Fidel Ramos approved lotto deals, says Morato - The former PCSO chair seems to have the pointing gun. Ramos -1.

‘Dial M’ replay at Senate leaves Morato speechless - It seems they caught Mr. Morato on the tail.

The scores:
Aquino: 3
PAGASA: 1
Ramos: -1
Arroyo: -3

July 26, 2011

2011-07-26T18:40:00.003+08:00

The most masa-pandering and oft repeated sound-bite is the main banner in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (‘Thank you, my Bosses'. Aquino: People changing the culture of ‘wangwang’) took what most probably the President's favorite phrases out of his own speech almost verbatim, but some even with clarification. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

The other front page reports today:

Promises, promises: Hits, misses - Amazingly even doleouts and filing of charges against some of alleged former 'cronies' are pluses. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

At A Glance - more of bullets that the President would have liked highlighted. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

It’s official: Morales new Ombudsman - we have a new Ombudsman who will surely file charges against we all know who. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

Next to Sona, ‘terno’ most applauded - a report on what our servants wore perhaps to be able to serve us better wihtout regard for how we felt.

Sleepless in Pagcor: P1B for coffee alone - While some people are bored by the President's speech, the paper quoted as gospel truth the latest soundbite from the chief. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

The scores show a total disregard for balance in the front page today, while we keep on wondering why people still read the paper when we of course already know what the reports will be all about:
Aquino: 5
Arroyo: -5

July 25, 2011

2011-07-25T10:04:00.006+08:00

It is all about SONA in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (President to focus on transformation. Senators list ‘urgent’ bills of Malacañang) is not really about the SONA but what some senators and other people think the President should do. The report is both positive and negative to the President and may be deemed neutral to him as a whole, but is only negative to the former President. Arroyo -1.

The other front page news reports today:

Bashing of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo expected - a report on the opinion of two senators not as to whether the former President is good or bad but whether the President should bash the former administration during the SONA. Aquino -1. Arroyo -1.

Promises, promises: Hits and misses - a supposed analysis of the performance of the President, hits and misses, but that gave credit to him as being supposedly honest. Aquino +1.

The State of the President - basically an interview with the President. Aquino +1.

Analysis. Sona a double-bladed weapon - the same honest President seems to be bent on looking for a scapegoat. Aquino -1.

Norwegian suspect’s aim was revolution - a report on a new kind of terrorist in Norway.

The scores:
Aquino: 2 -2 =0
Arroyo: -2

July 21, 2011

2011-07-21T08:51:00.003+08:00

It seems the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today is a reincarnation of old issues.

The banner story (Palace: Virgilio Garcillano to tell all. Gloria Arroyo ‘phone pal’ sending feelers to Malacañang) is continuation of old news circa Arroyo's term, obviously benefiting the present administration. Arroyo -1. Aquino +1. Escudero +1.

The other front page news reports today:

Rights group raps President Aquino: Killings go on - Human rights seems to be the issue against the President. Aquino -1.

3 Maguindanao poll execs corroborate Lintang Bedol claims - the former President seems to be the main target of everyone in their exposes. Arroyo +1. COMELEC +1.

China, Asean OK ‘watered down’ guidelines on West Philippine Sea - there are unclear developments on the Spratlys issue.

‘Spratly 5’ go swimming in Pag-asa - some Filipino lawmakers went on their trip to Spratlys even as the Chinese squirmed.

‘No way deal with Zaldy Ampatuan can happen’ - No one is vetting for Zaldy Ampatuan, not in this government. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

The scores:
Aquino: 2 -1 =1
Escudero: 1
COMELEC: 1
Arroyo: -2

July 20, 2011

2011-07-20T14:14:00.006+08:00

It seems whoever has forwarded a witness about is having second thoughts on his value as headlined in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The banner story (Lintang Bedol stirs suspicions. De Lima asks: Why come out only now?) lacks the most crucial information which is what Bedol has against the former President, while politicians and government officials are given space for their statements based on nothing. Arroyo -1. De Lima +1. COMELEC +1. Lacson +1. Casino +1.

The other front page news reports today are as follows:

Susan Roces: Let those with details finally come out - amazing how ridiculous statements like declaring the winner of an election to the presidency posthumously are given space in the front page as if they are normal. Arroyo -1. Escudero +1. Lacson +1. De Lima +1. COMELEC +1.

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo may be on watch list, cited for contempt - I wonder if the paper also will write about what the DOJ secretary plans to eat for dinner today, well perhaps if it would cast a negative light on the former President. Arroyo -1. De Lima +1. Chavez +1.

BEDOL BEDEVILED. Robredo: I facilitated surrender - It is not clear what this report will produce for the the DILG Secretary but the former President nevertheless still get negative treatment in this report. Arroyo -1. PNP +1

‘NEW’ HELICOPTERS. Former First Gentleman Mike Arroyo used 2 choppers 16 times, son Mikey 69 - a report that seems to shout that surely the former President's family are evil people because they use choppers that could be improperly acquired by the PNP during that time. We need not worry though as the new PNP is doing its job led by the DILG secretary. Arroyo -1. PNP +1. Robredo +1.

No ‘baon’ for Spratlys 5; trip not official - Nobody has got anything to do about a trip to the disputed islands. OK?

The scores show how bad today is for the former President:
De Lima: 3
PNP: 2
Lacson: 2
COMELEC: 2
Chavez: 1
Escudero: 1
Casino: 1
Robredo: 1
Arroyo: -5

July 19, 2011

2011-07-19T19:08:00.000+08:00

More troubles are coming to the former President as more news negative to her came out in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The banner report today Bedol in gov’t custody. Faces probe on claims Gloria Arroyo cheated in polls seems to shout out loud that the noose is tightening on the former President's neck. Arroyo -1. COMELEC +1. Casino +1. Escudero +1.

The other front page news reports today:

Criminal case greets Genuino on birthday - everyone surely knows why we need to greet the former PAGCOR official which such gifts. Arroyo -1.

PCSO MESS. Congressmen’s cut questioned - the new PCSO is not involved so much in the mess as Sen. Lacson enjoys the starring role in this report. Lacson +1. PCSO +1.

Morato grilled on ties to Malaysian company - some of those in the old PCSO is bad but this time another Senator got the starring role. Estrada +1.

Hardy Filipinos fly flag, fight loneliness on Kalayaan isle - an AFP report on the life of Filipinos in the disputed island.

Pangasinan family: 2+21 -5+5+48 and counting - although started as if in the center of the debate, this report seems to have actually made a case for the RH bill.

The scores:
Estrada: 1
Lacson: 1
Casino: 1
Escudero: 1
PCSO: 1
COMELEC: 1
Arroyo: -2

July 18, 2011

2011-07-18T17:47:00.003+08:00

Lawyers tell Arroyo: Say nothing more. Ampatuan, Bedol called ‘Palace dogs’

Gov’t urged to spare no one in poll cheating

Analysis. ‘Do nothing’ tag applies to President Aquino

Jai alai firm to follow GAB rules

Manny Pacquiao now game show host

DILG: Davao City mayor, judge erred

July 17, 2011

2011-07-17T10:03:00.004+08:00

There seems to be nothing new in the news reports in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headlines (Palace backs fraud probe. Arroyos return, keep mum on new raps) explains that Malacanang is merely reacting to the news but the former President should be made to answer to the charges hurled against her. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

The other front page news reports today:

Philippine Navy acquires biggest warship - the Philippine Navy is being modernized and ready to protect our territorial integrity in the Spratlys. AFP +1.

Mission Rain Gauge sails into fabled island - a public private partnership to monitor rain is in the works. PAGASA +1.

Prosecutors on Zaldy Ampatuan’s hospital arrest: No way - private prosecutor Harry Roque pinpointing Sec. Robredo as possibly helping Zaldy Ampatuan to avoid prison stay. Robredo -1.

This time, president wore graduation cap, lipstick - a story on transfer of leadership at a College in Manila.

‘OMG! Sin’s oft-quoted witticism just a joke’ - a priest says the former President is bad and silenced the bishops. Arroyo -1. Catholic Church -1.

The scores:
Aquino: 1
AFP: 1
PAGASA: 1
Robredo: -1
Catholic Church: -1
Arroyo: -2

July 16, 2011

2011-07-16T08:59:00.004+08:00

No, today's Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page is current and not a reprint of issues of years ago although it seems that the banner report is.

The headline (Arroyo or FPJ? Probe will tell. Leave inquiry to us, congressmen tell senators) gives some people space to insinuate that the former President is a cheat. Arroyo -1. Escudero +1. Binay +1. Robredo +1.

The other front page news reports today:

President Aquino delivers on promised houses - a totally unchallenged self-congratulatory news report from the President. Aquino +1.

Prison doctor recommends hospital arrest for Zaldy Ampatuan - some good treatment now getting for one of the accused in the Ampatuan massacre curiously in time when he starts telling bad things about the former president.

Why apologize? ‘Bishops yielded to temptation’ - a totally one-sided news report giving the PCSO and the President ample space to talk against the 'bishops'. Aquino +1. Catholic church -1.

Donations for bishops’ cars range from P1 to P200,000 - a donation drive gets some coverage giving space to a few donors to say something good about bishops. Catholic church +1.

Magazine’s sexiest got more votes–30M–than Pres. Aquino - a report about a sexy magazine show.

The scores:
Aquino: 2
Binay: 1
Escudero: 1
Robredo: 1
Catholic church: 1 -1 =0
Arroyo: -1

July 15, 2011

2011-07-15T09:42:00.000+08:00

July 14, 2011

2011-07-14T07:54:00.001+08:00

Now, what seems to be a 2-week old report became headline at last, all after the PCSO spins are juiced to the last drop in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (Zaldy bares Arroyo graft. Says Arroyo got P200M cut from 3 ARMM projects) is about an only-in-the-Philippines type of report based on an 'unsigned affidavit' that seems to prove that the former President is evil, that the present administration feels for the victims and the DOJ secretary on top of the situation. Arroyo -1. Aquino +1. De Lima +1.

The other front page news reports today:

Bishops get reverential treatment - seems to be a report that says the Bishop are given special treatment. Catholic Church -1.

‘Bishops used to divert focus from P1.5B PCSO deposit’ - the bishops could have been merely used by someone still in the past administration even if the paper did not correct their own wrong report. Arroyo -1. Catholic Church -1.

Bedol surfaces, says order was to give Aquino, Lacson, Cayetano zero votes - the former President is a cheat. Arroyo -1.

Pueblos would do a Sin but who’s the devil? - a Catholic Bishop is in cajoots with the devil. Catholic Church -1. Arroyo -1.

No Pajeros: sorry about that says Juico - our monitor cannot find the exact news report but found this instead (PCSO chief Juico sorry for not clearing up ‘Pajero’ bishops controversy sooner) which did not correct their own news report - Catholic church -1.

The scores show the intensification of attacks against the former President and the Catholic church:
Aquino: 1
De Lima: 1
Catholic Church: -4
Arroyo: -4

July 13, 2011

2011-07-13T08:38:00.000+08:00

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June 12, 2011

2011-07-12T10:23:00.003+08:00

The Catholic Bishops still enjoy prominent although negative treatment in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (CBCP apologizes for SUVs. 7 bishops ready to accept responsibility, consequences) reports on the pastoral statement made by the CBCP with reference to some bishops who were said to have received SUVs (formerly known and wrongly referred to as Pajero Bishops but the name is dropped since not one of the Bishops seems to have received a Pajero). Catholic church -1. Arroyo -1.

The other front page news reports today:

Plunder charges filed vs ex-Pagcor chair - a report on the evil past whose evil doers are not given the time or space to react.

MAGUINDANAO MASSACRE. Zaldy Ampatuan said brod Andal did it - Secretary De Lima is on top of a possible ploy of the family whose chief patron is the former President. De Lima +1. Arroyo -1.

Police ordered to close down Cagayan jai alai; 36 arrested - the DOJ and DILG secretaries are one in ridding the country of illegal gambling. De Lima +1. Robredo +1. PNP +1.

In UK, babies now need to exercise - an AP news on obesity starting from childhood.

Hinge Inquirer wins excellence award in Bangkok - a coverage of the paper by the paper, most probably for the paper. Inquirer +1.

The scores:
De Lima: 2
Robredo: 1
PNP: 1
Inquirer: 1
Catholic church: -1
Arroyo: -2

July 11, 2011

2011-07-11T19:39:00.001+08:00

July 10, 2011

2011-07-10T12:45:00.002+08:00

July 9, 2011

2011-07-09T12:48:00.000+08:00

July 8, 2011

2011-07-08T12:51:00.000+08:00

July 7, 2011

2011-07-07T08:45:00.000+08:00

July 6, 2011

2011-07-06T08:46:00.000+08:00

July 5, 2011

2011-07-05T08:47:00.001+08:00

July 4, 2011

2011-07-04T16:48:00.001+08:00

July 3, 2011

2011-07-03T07:34:00.004+08:00

The former President again is subject of a negative report in the banner story of the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (8 lawmakers got PCSO funds. Arroyo ally got P68M of P92-M medical aid) shows the former President seem to be playing favorites in using the PCSO funds. Arroyo -1.

The other front page news reports today:

Women who lunch take the oars on lake placid - there is no news in this report but a poetic yet confusing description of what probably is a tourist destination.

‘Mummy, are you enjoying your cancer?’ - a blogger with breast cancer gets her blog on the front page.

Philippine eagles’ sex hormones rage with the rains - a feature on protecting the Philippine eagle from extinction.

Ex-IMF head freed, may be presidential bet in France - a compilation of opinion on the legal situation, which seems to have swung to his favor, of the Ex-IMF head.

Maria Shriver seeks divorce: ‘Hasta la vista, baby’ - a review of the marital problems facing the former California governor and film star.

The scores:
Arroyo: -1

July 2, 2011

2011-07-02T09:28:00.002+08:00

CBCP to probe ‘Pajero 7’. PCSO names dioceses that got SUVs and cash

Mayor Sara Duterte smacks the sheriff

Private tourism group urges Aquino to pick new DoT head

Arroyo allies, 32 congressmen, 18 governors, back Aquino

Sex case against former IMF head nears collapse

New York ‘dinuguan’ joint draws hungry Filipino cruise staff

July 1, 2011

2011-07-01T09:31:00.002+08:00

President Aquino: Filipinos caring again. ‘Hope for better life replaces apathy’

Cabinet’s ‘bad news’ trio named; new post for 1

Aquinomics: Hopes up, infra down

MWSS resurgence: From whipping boy to reform poster boy

President Aquino failed to end impunity, say human rights groups

De Lima: It’s to uncover truth

CBCP urged: Don’t be blind on Pajero bishops

Grass derails Bicol Express ‘soft run’ sked

Churchmen score Aquino: Fail, good …

Jun 30, 2011

2011-06-30T17:14:00.004+08:00

The many smiling faces of the President (while the Webbs whine against the DOJ) adorns the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (Webbs: Stop lies, lunacy. De Lima could face disbarment) seems to be the first time ever we saw De Lima in negative light in an Inquirer headline or front page, via statements from the Webbs. De Lima -1. NBI -1.

The other front page news reports today:

Editorial: Confidence - at first looks like a lambaste of President Aquino but actually a sterling assesment of his first year of office and a lambaste of the previous administration. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

Pajero bishops mum; some solons also got PCSO funds - surely the Bishops would have there hands full on an unconfirmed report and would not have any more chance to react negatively on the President's one year anniversary. Catholic Church -1. Arroyo -1.

25 killed in Davao flash flood - a story of floods in Davao City killing 25 and sparing PAGASA from lack of capability to predict rains even when they say they have doppler radars.

Palace: DoJ chief fair; Vizconde: Truth hurts - It is actually the victims' father (and husband) who is supporting the DOJ secretary and the NBI, although the actual statements made are quite unclear. De Lima +1. NBI +1.

‘Youthful, upbeat’ rites mark Aquino’s 1st year - Aquino good. Arroyo bad. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

Water hyacinth: From bane to boon - the TESDA is simply doing its job. TESDA +1.

The scores:
Aquino: 2
TESDA: 1
NBI: 1 -1 = 0
De Lima: 1 -1 =0
Catholic Church: -1
Arroyo: -3

June 29, 2011

2011-06-29T12:53:00.005+08:00

Because someone is here, someone must be guilty, seems to be the message of the main banner in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (‘Webb here during killings’. DoJ: New witnesses, tape ‘shatter’ alibi) gave a total redefinition of the word "shatter" when the DOJ Secretary describes the defense' alibi as totally false via what seems to be questionable new evidence. De Lima +1.

The other front page news reports today are as follows:

Asian war feared over Spratlys row - the paper seems to be war mongering in this report on the Spratlys. USA +1. Aquino +1.

Bishop Cruz tells ‘Pajero 7’: Confess - it seems now that the fight is between Catholic prelates. Catholic Church -1. Arroyo -1.

Angry Freddie Webb calls NBI ‘evil’ - It was the NBI who presented to the DOJ and not necessarily the latter who presented to the media the former's findings. De Lima +1. NBI -1.

Vindication the second time around for Lauro Vizconde - the Vizconde's seems to have supported although with reservations the NBI and the DOJ press conference. DOJ +1. NBI +1.

Philippines taken off US trafficking blacklist - it seems the country has been a good dog, thanks to the new administration and efforts by some people. Aquino +1. De Lima +1. Binay +1.

Senator Santiago goes to war vs gov’t gobbledygook - sometimes good things are merely lost in translation. Aquino +1.

The scores:
Aquino: 3
De Lima: 3
Binay: 1
USA: 1
NBI: 1 -1 = 0
Catholic Church: -1
Arroyo: -1

June 28, 2011

2011-06-28T19:25:00.005+08:00

PCSO bares ad kickbacks. Says Arroyo allies cornered media fund of agency

7 new witnesses vs Hubert Webb, says Lauro Vizconde

PCSO checking reports 7 bishops got Pajeros

3 more eyed in Dacer-Corbito slays

Fidel Ramos daughter Jo dies of lung cancer

PH launches ‘clean’ nuclear tourism

June 27, 2011

2011-06-27T17:28:00.004+08:00

That former President Arroyo is a corrupt president seems to be the message of the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headlines (Gloria Arroyo left P4-B debt, says PCSO. Officials expose spurious media contracts, bogus medical claims) is a totally one sided report against the former President and shows that when it is negative to Mrs. Arroyo, the paper is not inclined to give both sides in a single story. Whereas we see in the past few days that if it is against President Aquino, there would be a response from the administration. Arroyo -1.

The other front page news reports today are as follows:

US seeks dialogue on Spratlys - 75% press statement from the US on 25% from the Chinese. USA +1.

Michael Ray Aquino jailed in NBI - a former Police Officer charged with the murder of Dacer and Corbito pleads innocence and clears Sen. Lacson and former President Estrada. Lacson +1. Estrada +1.

PH wins Young Lions award at Cannes fest - some Filipinos winning advertising awards.

Analysis. China creates waves in naval show of force - our monitor is still looking for the analysis in this piece that seems to promote the story on the Spratlys.

New US, old PH ships test synergy - the government is tough against a supposedly regional bully. Aquino +1. DFA +1.

The scores:
Aquino: 1
USA: 1
Lacson: 1
Estrada: 1
DFA: 1
Arroyo: -1

June 26, 2011

2011-06-26T07:24:00.002+08:00

Big daddy still figures in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (Philippines told: You’re not alone. US also vows to help cool Spratlys row) assures our small sense of self that we have big daddy behind us. DFA +1. USA +1.

The other front page news reports today are as follows:

Aquino skips Boracay to visit flood victims - The President is concerned with flood victims and at the same time quite a very busy person. The administration is better than in the past. Aquino +1. DSWD +1. MMDA +1. NDRRMC +1.

Helena Benitez turns 97, home now heritage site - a tribute to a house more than its owner.

New wildlife species amaze US, Philippine scientists - hundreds of previously unknown species are found in the Philippines and we are going to protect their dwindling numbers.

Nobody home? But there’s nothing left at home - an online debate between the admin communications people and an opposition member. Aquino -1. Arroyo -1.

Wet, warm tales flood Facebook Twitter sites - a report which online version can't be found as of this posting, and which seems to be a monitoring of social networking sites' posts about the floods.

The scores:
DFA: 1
USA: 1
NDRMMC: 1
DSWD: 1
MMDA: 1
Aquino: 1 -1 =0
Arroyo: -1

June 25, 2011

2011-06-25T07:48:00.003+08:00

Little kid goes to big daddy seems to be the main topic in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (US ready to arm Philippines. Washington to honor 1951 defense treaty) is a very huge international news in the Philippines that does not quite seem to have made some international notice. DFA +1.

The other front page news today are as follows:

STORM ‘FALCON’. Twisters rip roofs, uproot trees in Quezon City - a compilation of weather related events which forgets the anomaly that even with doppler radars the weather bureau still does not have a rain forecasts. PAGASA +1.

Arroyo blasts Aquino: Nobody home - Arroyo may have been given the podium but it is one of the rare and curious times for the Inquirer to be balanced. Arroyo -1. Aquino -1.

Funny face of disaster risk reduction - a good person seems to have been found from the disaster response agency. NDRRMC +1.

Enchanted Farm draws int’l youth volunteers - the President given space to honor an advocacy group and a chance to take pot shots at the former administration. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

SPECIAL REPORT. ‘For farmers’ benefit,’ but not a share in his name - a special report that seems to have named directly the 'evil' personalities in society. Cojuangco -1. Arroyo -1. SC -1.

The scores make sure to remind readers who are big and bad:
DFA: 1
PAGASA: 1
NDRRMC: 1
Aquino: 1 -1 =0
SC: -1
Cojuangco: -1
Arroyo: -3

June 24, 2011

2011-06-24T14:12:00.001+08:00

June 23, 2011

2011-06-23T08:53:00.002+08:00

June 22, 2011

2011-06-22T08:48:00.000+08:00

June 21, 2011

2011-06-21T16:43:00.003+08:00

The SC took the centerstage in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (SC orders military: Release 3 activists. But Arroyo, Esperon, others cleared) puts the AFP in hot waters and ordered to do what it declared it can't, while the former President is cleared of any wrongdoing. Arroyo +1. AFP -1.

The other front page news reports today are as follows:

Singapore tells china: come clean on Spratlys - this news report is nowhere to be found in the paper's online edition. However, it was found on the web from a google (here) server, but not from the purported source of the report (the Agence France Presse, AFP). There indeed is something wrong with this report.

‘Egay’ exits but more rains seen - there is no more typhoon and the PAGASA still is not able to say whether how much rains we can expect, but the lack of news did not stop the paper from reporting.

Bishops twit Aquino: Give up Luisita - a report on some Bishop telling the President what to do on the issue of Hacienda Luisita.

Tiny spy drones poised to alter war - a New York Times report on some US military hardware.

Estrada provides laughs, Imeldific the songs - a report on the reception of a wedding anniversary that gave space to a former President's humor and a former First Lady's singing. Estrada +1. Marcos +1.

The scores:
Arroyo: 1
Estrada: 1
Marcos: 1
AFP: -1

June 20, 2011

2011-06-20T09:57:00.005+08:00

Tom Clancy would have laughed at how lifeless the plot in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page is today.

The headline (Don’t agitate China–Enrile. ‘One torpedo can sink our destroyer’) shows everyone is in on the Spratlys dispute like a real national emergency. Funny how it was announced that supposedly 'backroom' diplomacy are being started by the Speaker of House (how can it be 'backroom' when it is announced. We now start monitoring Sen. Enrile as we notice he always is in the front page these days. Enrile +1. AFP +1.

The other front page news today:

Be like Rizal, President Aquino tells Filipinos in rites - President Aquino's Rizal birthday speech covered by the paper even while there are some protesters whom the President did not notice. Aquino +1.

ANALYSIS. On sending Philippine Navy’s biggest warship to Spratlys. ‘Be sure Humabon guns do not jam’ - there seems to be any analysis in this analysis.

Top political, business, media leaders gather for Santiagos’ 40th wedding anniv - everyone is all smiles on a wedding anniversary, while the people they all vow to help grapple in rains and floods outside the church, and there is nothing wrong with it. Meanwhile, Cardinal Rosales found a podium to defend the family. Catholic Church +1.

Ambition + Desire = Trouble - an analysis on men who tweets inappropriately.

‘Egay’ weakens, but 2 low-pressure areas nearing PH - with names of typhoons known well ahead they come into existence, the paper now thought there are some news to report. PAGASA +1.

The scores:
Aquino: 1
Enrile: 1
PAGASA: 1
AFP: 1
Catholic Church: 1

June 19, 2011

2011-06-19T18:11:00.003+08:00

Some tough talk from the administration perhaps gave us hint to remember our national hero better in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (‘We will defend what is ours’. Palace talks tough on Spratlys row) is a report saying a small country cannot be bullied. Aquino +1.

The other front page news reports today:

Gov’t secures agriculture for food-secure future - a senator and the Dept of Agriculture Secretary given good front page space. Pangilinan +1. DoA +1.

Things you won’t ever know about Rizal - we actually didn't know much about our national hero except that what he wants us to know.

Aquino unveils world’s tallest Rizal statue in Calamba - the President is given the honor of unveiling a memorial for the national hero. Aquino +1.

‘Macho’ men die earlier than women - health issues of both men and women on the occasion of father's day.

Remember heroic Band of (La Salle) Brothers - a retelling of a massacre of La Salle brothers by the Japanese during the occupation.

The scores:
Aquino: 2
Pangilinan: 1
DoA: 1

June 18, 2011

2011-06-18T18:13:00.005+08:00

More bravado on the Spratlys issue is being brandied about in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (Philippines flexes naval muscle. Aquino insists he won’t let China bully Filipinos)

Aquino junks hero’s burial for Marcos

New storm off Samar; ARMM hit by floods

Landmark treaty protects household workers

Sen. Miriam, exacting bride, sets 18 ‘dos and don’ts’

Suit vs Arroyo called ‘leap of faith’

June 17, 2011

2011-06-17T08:08:00.004+08:00

The former President is again the center of attraction in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (Church sues Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on slays. UCCP seeks P5M in damages) is a report on the former President's supposed 'atrocities' but where merely administrative charges are now being filed. Arroyo -1.

The other front page news reports today:

China sets gunboat diplomacy - a report on tensions all over the South China Sea worsening amidst calming statements from Phil. Government officials. China -1.

Aquino lauds La Salle for heroism, service to country - the President given a chance to speak on the occasion of a university's founding anniversary. Aquino +1.

Metro on alert for terrorist plot - a confusing report on whether there is really a terrorist plot to bomb Metro Manila which when described in the US travel advisory against travel in the Philippines made the President express his complaints to the mass media.

Lunar Eclipse turns moon blood red - a slew of reports on moon watching.

Jalosjos, where angels fear to tread - again, the favorite secretary is given space. De Lima +1.

The scores:
Aquino: 1
De Lima: 1
China: -1
Arroyo: -1

June 16, 2011

2011-06-16T05:47:00.004+08:00

More tough actions on the Spratlys seems to be the highlight of the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (PH pulls China markers. Wood posts found in isles off Palawan) sees the Philippine Navy acting tough on China. AFP +1.

The other front page news reports today:

DoJ decision in Palawan murder case slammed - the DOJ took the hit for the first time in the front page today but without mentioning the name of the paper's favorite administration secretary, all while Sec. Robredo is shown as being concerned with the issue of media killings. DOJ -1. Robredo +1.

Aquino scraps ‘surprise’ visit - a report where everyone looked dumb trying to pull a noisy 'surprise', while nobody was blamed.

SPECIAL REPORT. Zambales bore brunt of Mt. Pinatubo’s fury - a return to the places affected by the volcano's eruption.

Family remembers PDI man act of kindness - both the Inquirer and ABS-CBN people did well during the Pinatubo eruption. Inquirer +1. ABS-CBN +1.

Revival of Spratlys oil deal pushed - gave space to a suggestion of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives on the issue of the Spratlys. De Venecia +1.

Prosecutor in Garcia deal suspended - the office of the Ombudsman has some remnants of evil seems to be the message of this report. Ombudsman -1.

The scores:
Robredo: 1
AFP: 1
Robredo: 1
Inquirer: 1
ABS-CBN: 1
De Venecia: 1
DOJ: -1
Ombudsman: -1

June 14, 2011

2011-06-14T11:08:00.003+08:00

It needs a Senate President to notice something wrong in how much delay cases are filed by the prosecutor in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (Coral poachers flee PH. Senator Enrile wants Zambo prosecutors fired) is a report on the escape by supposed Coral poachers while DOJ Sec De Lima remains blameless and still given space for her tough statements. De Lima +1.

The other front page news reports today:

Name game: PH now calls Spratly isle ‘Recto Bank’ - a report on the reiteration that the disputed islands are ours.

3 US warships join war games - Perhaps the US is here to support us in our claims on the Spraltys. USA +1.

US approves Michael Ray’s extradition - both De Lima and Lacson given space on the issue of Dacer murder. De Lima +1. Lacson +1.

Broadcaster shot dead; 6th under Aquino - another broadcaster is killed placing the government on the defensive. Aquino -1.

CDN, Bandera now on iPad, Android - the Inquirer sister publications has also gone high-tech and this report advertises it. Inquirer +1.

The scores:
De Lima: 2
Lacson: 1
Inquirer: 1
USA: 1
Aquino: -1

June 13, 2011

2011-06-13T11:40:00.001+08:00

June 12, 2011

2011-06-12T11:43:00.001+08:00

June 11, 2011

2011-06-11T06:20:00.002+08:00

Tough pronouncements from the President took the centerstage of the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today

The headline (‘It’s West Philippine Sea’. Gov’t, AFP use it now to refer to disputed Spratly areas) gave the tough talking President some space while the DFA and the AFP is behind him. Aquino +1. AFP +1. DFA +1.

The other front page news reports today are as follows:

Pacquiao moves to Forbes but not mother - the iconic boxer featured as a very rich celebrity but still in a good way. Pacquiao +1. GMA7 +1.

‘Thank God they wore orange life jackets’ - a story of some fishermen saved from sea.

Sex trade flourishes in Bilibid - if it were not for De Lima, things like these would have continued unnoticed. De Lima +1.

6 ‘Garci Boys’ still holding key positions in Comelec - actually a story on confirmation hearings but ended up telling us that some people ought to be removed from COMELEC. COMELEC -1. Arroyo -1.

They drove 400 km to impress Pres. Aquino - the DENR under President Aquino is serious against illegal logging. Aquino +1. DENR +1.

The scores show the President is again on positive territory.
Aquino: 2
De Lima: 1
DENR: 1
DFA: 1
AFP: 1
COMELEC: -1
Arroyo: -1

June 10, 2011

2011-06-10T11:45:00.003+08:00

What seems to be a worsening dispute in the Spratlys is the headline in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (China to neighbors: Keep out of Spratlys. Stop search for oil, sans permission, says envoy) is mostly news space dedicated to China's general statements but which title gave the impression that they are bullying their way. China -1.

The other front page news reports today:

Opposition plan to probe Aquino buddies shot down - If it is about President Aquino, it would be about former President Arroyo. Aquino +1. Arroyo -1.

Dodong’ brings floods; death toll: 9 - the DepEd and PAGASA are simply doing their jobs. DepEd +1. PAGASA +1.

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo House allies also taunted ‘KKK’ - President Arroyo is worse than President Aquino. Arroyo -1.

Court of Appeals orders banks to freeze assets of alleged carnap leaders, parents - the courts are using what seems to be a new-found weapon, freezing the bank assets of the accused, which surely are examples to lay the ground for possible future political use.

Bicol Express back June 29 - a coverage of the train service for Bicol with the paper's radio sister station having a special relation. Inquirer +1.

The scores shows the former President again negatively mentioned in the front page even when there is no real news about her:
Aquino: 1
DepEd: 1
PAGASA: 1
Inquirer: 1
China: -1
Arroyo: -2

June 9, 2011

2011-06-09T15:58:00.003+08:00

Aquino buddies under fire. House seeks probe of Puno, Torres, Ochoa, etc.

Enrile orders coral smuggling suspects arrested

Rabusa files plunder raps vs 2 generals, 3 auditors

China blasts PH anew on Spratlys claim

‘Weird’ Weiner: An ethical lapse or clearly mental case?

'If the mountain is destroyed, what’s left?’

June 8, 2011

2011-06-08T14:31:00.002+08:00

The new DOTC Secretary took the centerstage in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (Roxas accepts DoTC post. Piatco, port projects among top concerns) is a report where the new DOTC secretary is praised by everyone. Roxas +1. Aquino +1.

The other front page news reports:

10 gangs hold key to the good life in prison - De Lima is reported being tough enough to reform the National Bilibid Prisons. De Lima +1.

SC stops P1-B, 40-ha reclamation project in Boracay - the local government in the famous beach area is under fire for starting to kill the 'golden goose' while the SC is thanked for stopping them. SC +1.

CA orders freeze of Ampatuans’ P1B banks, firms’ assets, houses - the Anti Money Laundering Council scores against the Ampatuan clan.

Channel, bridge to save bird sanctuary - seems the some government agencies are finding compromise balance between the environment and business. DoT +1. DENR +1.

US solon named Weiner admits to photos of crotch - a story of an internet adventurous lawmaker from the USA.

The scores:
Roxas: 1
Aquino: 1
De Lima: 1
DENR: 1
DoT: 1
SC: 1

June 7, 2011

2011-06-07T07:37:00.003+08:00

The most popular government department secretary again got premium space in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (Bribes to NBP execs bared. De Lima: Drug rings pay for jail transfers) gave the DOJ secretary space to express her shock of the illegal drug operations within the penal system but the paper is not shocked that the Sec. has been one year on the job without realizing it. De Lima +1.

The other front page news reports today:

Usual woes, protests mar start of classes - using the word 'usual' seems to clear the present administration in the 'inherited' problems of the DepEd. DepEd +1.

Roxas prefers to be Aquino’s chief of staff, says official - An unnamed source is given premium space in the front page to talk about the jockeying for positions within the administration, which by such prominence the paper actually accorded credibility to the information. The report actually gave Roxas a chance to tell the people that he is being lobbied out, thus exerting some pressure on the President. Roxas +1. Aquino -1.

SPRATLYS RESOLUTION. PH pushes rules-based approach - a report which gave the DFA Sec space to air his views on the Spratlys. DFA +1.

Coral poaching dubbed ‘new muro-ami’ - the DENR Sec. given free space for his views even if poaching happens under his watch, while a Senator is heard. DENR +1. Zubiri +1.

Rizal depicted as McDo mascot - a feature on paintings of the national hero.

The scores today again placed President Aquino on the negative:
De Lima: 1
Roxas: 1
DFA: 1
DENR: 1
DepEd: 1
Zubiri: 1
Aquino: -2

June 6, 2011

2011-06-06T17:21:00.005+08:00

A continuing story on the DOTC resignations took the center of the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (Mar Roxas No. 1 pick as secretary of DoTC. Aquino still convincing ex-senator, says official) is a report that puts President Aquino in negative view on the recent resignations at the DoTC and political factions in Malacanang. Aquino -1.

The other front page news reports:

Luistro: There are good people, good news in education - gave space to an interview with the DOH Secretary. DOH +1.

Fishkill in Taal Lake spreads to Lipa, 2 towns in Batangas - there are dead fishes everywhere and it seems the way it really is.

Will they swim again to school? - a feature on problems of some little students in remote areas.

Analysis. Crippling effects of resignations of Ping de Jesus et al. feared - an analysis that left a question as to whether the President is incompetent. Aquino -1.

PH, Viet leaders hit China over Spratlys - a report on the Spratlys.

The scores show President Aquino on purely negative teritorry:
DOH: 1
Aquino: -2

June 5, 2011

2011-06-05T18:06:00.003+08:00

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June 4, 2011

2011-06-04T17:55:00.002+08:00

Speculation on the DOTC Sec's resignation supported by statements from unnamed sources took the center lane in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The texts of the headline ('Last straw' pushed Ping. 3 more DOTC Execs resigned due to 'frustration') cannot be found from the inquirer website as of this writing (6.15PM, June 4, 2011). Another news report which seems to have similar content can be seen as follows: DOTC SOURCE SAYS. De Jesus quit due to lack of Palace support. The said report which is based largely from an unnamed source but seem to be supported by confirmed resignations from the DOTC, put the Aquino government in negative light. Aquino -1.

The other front page news reports today:

Palace sets P500 monthly pension for poor elderly - the administration, the DSWD and the Department of Budget are given space in the front page to explain that they are giving away money to indigent senior citizens. Aquino +1. DSWD +1. DBM +1.

Binay formula: Marcos burial with full military honors in Ilocos - gave compromise on the issue of the Marcos Burial, based again from an unnamed source. Marcos +1. Binay +1.

Black coral vendor charged; drops out of sight - Various government agencies are shown to be doing their jobs even while the supposed criminals cannot be located. DOJ +1. BFAR +1. BoC +1.

Gov’t scrambles to save fish in Laguna Lake - even when disasters are happening due perhaps to negligence, the concerned government departments are given good space to say what they are doing. DENR +1. Robredo +1.

‘Botcha’ not haute cuisine for crocs - more side stories on the fishkill.

The scores:
Binay: 1
De Lima: 1
Robredo: 1
Marcos: 1
DENR: 1
BFAR: 1
BoC: 1
DBM: 1
DSWD: 1
Aquino: 1 -1 =0

June 3, 2011

2011-06-03T13:35:00.008+08:00

A story on fishkill took the centerstage of the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline ('Bangus’ industry in crisis. 7 towns around Taal Lake under calamity state) gave the administration and some departments space to say what they are doing on the crisis happening on a fish industry. Aquino +1. Robredo +1.

The other front page news reports today are as follows:

Smuggling raps filed vs car trader, 5 others - Even when smuggling has been shown rampant, the BoC is seen to be doing its job. BoC +1.

Robredo orders Ampatuan guns inventory - Sec. Robredo given premium space on his take on the Ampatuan gun inventory. Robredo +1.

Village guard living in slum area claims P365-M Grand Lotto prize - someone won the lotter.

‘Let PH be unique in world vs divorce’ - gave space for the Catholic Church this time on the issue of divorce. Catholic Church +1.

Brunei rolls out 43 luxe cars for Aquino, et al. - there was supposedly an economic benefit to the President's visit to Brunei but the paper found the kinds of cars the President's convoy took while being driven there as more important. The report gave recall though of the President's supposed love for cars. Aquino -1.

The scores:
Robredo: 1
Catholic church: 1
BoC: 1
Aquino: 1 -1 =0

June 2, 2011

2011-06-02T15:08:00.005+08:00

The Ampatuans again found themselves in the center of the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (Not guilty, Andal Sr. pleads amid jeering. Governor Mangudadatu torn between joy, pain) reports on the Ampatuan arraignment saying the former governor is "known to deliver crucial votes for his ally, then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and her candidates in national elections". Arroyo -1.

The other front page news reports today:

DoJ panel unearths more jail anomalies - gave the DOJ secretary premium space to tell everyone astonishingly how bad an agency under her department is. De Lima +1.

DoTC chief quits, surprising Aquino - rumors abound as to why the DOTC secretary resigned, most of them not good for the administration. Aquino -1.

Foreigners find PH education cheap - a report giving promotion to college education for foreigners in the country.

Group reveals online selling of black corals - a report on the environmental attack that credits their own paper for reporting it first. Inquirer +1.

Lone winner hits Grand Lotto jackpot - a report on someone winning the lotto.

The scores shows the 'good' President in the same spot as the evil one:
De Lima: 1
Inquirer: 1
Arroyo: -1
Aquino: -1

June 1, 2011

2011-06-01T16:26:00.002+08:00

A continuation of a media favorite issue took the centerstage again in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (NBP ‘sleep out’ canceled. DoJ to provide guidelines on ‘living out’) gave almost full space to the DOJ Secretary for saving the day in the BuCor. De Lima +1.

The other front page news today:

Hottest of biodiversity hot spots found in PH - We are in the middle of an environmental disaster, but by saying it themselves the DENR escaped scrutiny. DENR +1.

Metro health center cited for strategy vs smoking - a facility under the DOH is doing good. DOH +1.

Illegal wildlife traders target endemic geckos - local geckos are sold for hefty sums even when such sale is illegal.

Malacañang: No stand yet on divorce bill - putting pressure on the President to give his stand on divorce, this report says the Philippines is the only country in the world without a divorce law.

Cook hopes to win P355-M lotto jackpot - let us all buy lotto tickets.

The scores:
De Lima: 1
DENR: 1
DOH: 1

May 31, 2011

2011-05-31T16:02:00.004+08:00

The embattled BuCor Chief, resigned at last, took the headline of the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.

The headline (Aquino lets go of Diokno. DoJ panel eyes raps vs 10 execs of BuCor) gave both the President and Sec. De Lima good space for the resignation of the BuCor chief. Aquino +1. De Lima +1.

The other front page news reports today:

Chinese-Filipino trader tagged in smuggling of black coral - a report on the people behind the attempted smuggling of black corals, giving the Bureau of Customs, the DENR, and a Senator some good space for their statements. Zubiri +1. DENR +1. BoC +1.

After Malta vote, House body tackles divorce bill - a report saying the Philippines is the only country left not allowing divorce. Catholic Church -1.

Malacañang has another stay-in smoker - the President is reported in a lighthearted mood while declaring a "heritage" tree. Aquino +1.

PH joins world in observance of No Tobacco Day - both the MMDA and the DOH given good space to pronounce against smoking. DOH +1. MMDA +1.

After fishkill, ‘bangus’ consumers cautious - both BFAR and PhilVolcs gave their statements on the 'fishkill' in Taal lake.

The scores:
Aquino: 2
De Lima: 1
Zubiri: 1
DENR: 1
DOH: 1
MMDA: 1
BOC: 1
Catholic Church: -1