Jun 30, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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