The speech was given almost exclusive space in the Inquirer Front Page main headline (Follow chain of command. Aquino reminds military of civilian supremacy) giving the new President generally positive treatment. Aquino +1.
The other news in the front page today are as follows:
Ombudsman is ‘obstacle’ to any graft case vs Arroyo - a news piece that is 80% negative against former President Arroyo, 10% for her, and 10% neutral. Arroyo -1.
No ‘wangwang,’ no limo, Aquino stuck in traffic - A very positive treatment of the President's all important no "wang-wang" policy. Although there is mention of his bomb-proof vehicle, one that came from a private corporation controlled by his controversial uncle and Marcos Crony Eduardo Cojuangco, the report is still generally positive. Aquino +1.
‘Rerun of coup plots last of Aquino’s worries’ - reports of assured coup-free term of the President. Aquino +1.
Drilon gives way to Pangilinan as LP bet for Senate President - reporting the race for the Senate leadership, this news piece gave extra positive coverage of Senator Pangilinan and the Liberal party. Sen. Pangilinan +1.
Aquino picks Ateneo classmate to head Pagcor - a generally positive report on PResident Aquino's appointee. Aquino +1.
Bernas: Arroyo Charter change bid humorous - Rather than talk about the arguments for and against charter change, the report gave space to different opinions, a mere yes or no, from different people mostly against former President Arroyo. Since logic is not even give space in the news report, it became merely a vote of no confidence to Arroyo's resolution. Arroyo -1.
Sorry, wrong number, new DOH chief told - although a story about the AIDS situation in the country, the backdrop is the boo boo by the new DOH secretary Ona, whom I noticed has been consistently receiving negative press from different sources right from the announcement of his appointment. Sec. Ona -1.
The scores today:
Aquino: 4
Sen. Pangilinan: 1
Sec. Ona: -1
Arroyo: -2
Still, President Aquino enjoys an unwarranted honeymoon period with the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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