May 7, 2011

After days of prominence, the Bin Laden raid still hugs the headlines in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.


The headline (Al-Qaeda vows revenge on United States: Int’l terror group admits Osama bin Laden is dead) continues the story on the raid on Bin Laden.

The other front page news today:

Aquino off to Jakarta for 18th Asean Summit - the President goes to Indonesia, promoting the Philippines in ASEAN, even in midst of possible dangers related to the recent killing of Bin Laden. Aquino +1.

Pro-Osama marchers: US No. 1 terrorist
- a report that says there are people saddened by the terrorist's death.

Paquiao stands to earn P1.3 billion - a report inciting excitement on tomorrow's boxing match. Pacquiao +1.

Obama at Ground Zero: We will never forget - a report on the American President who seems to be proud for his recent accomplishment. USA +1.

2M farmers, fishers to get rice subsidy - the DSWD repeats the news on the recently announce dole-outs to farmers and fishers. Aquino +1. DSWD +1.

The scores:
Aquino: 2
Pacquiao: 1
USA: 1
DSWD: 1

May 6, 2011

Bin Laden took the center-stage again in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.



The headline (PH Muslims honor Osama. March from mosque to US embassy on Friday) seems to have shown the Filipino Muslims prefer Bin Laden over the US, and that the Catholics Church are wary of retaliation, while Sen. Santiago opines on the same and on the VFA. USA -1.

The other front page news reports today:

Obama scraps plan to release Osama pix - a report on the US put on the defensive on their Bin Laden operation. USA -1.

Yellow gloves for Pacquiao, for unity on fight night - a press release on the Filipino star boxer and his upcoming fight. Pacquiao +1.

Aquino to employers: Raise workers’ pay - the President is pro-labor and pro-employers at the same time on the issue of wage increases. Aquino +1.

Osama’s 5 computers a gold mine of info for US - the war against terror seems to have become easier with all new information the US got from their raid of the Bin Laden lair. USA +1.

Aquino’s working style is not ‘do-nothing’ - the President is actually a very busy person no matter what many people say. Aquino +1.

The scores:
Aquino: 2
Pacquiao: 1
USA: 1 -2 = -1

May 5, 2011

The issues surrounding Bin Laden's death are the main news in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.



The headline (Pakistan blasts US raid
US feared anti-terror ally would alert Osama) puts a whole country in the defensive for not knowing where Bin Laden was all along.

The other front page news reports today are as follows:

US admits al-Qaida chief unarmed when shot dead - a story on conflicting accounts on Bin Laden's final moments that could cast doubt on US statements. US +1.

Pacquiao is House 1st billionaire - a report on rich congressmen and the BIR that hounds them. Pacquiao -1. Arroyo -1. Villar -1. BIR +1. Aquino +1.

MAGUINDANAO MASSACRE
‘What kind of law is this?’—Mangudadatu - a report on a complaint on the snail's pace of a gruesome murder case.

Ownership of TV sets falls in US, says poll - a New York Times report with questionable significance to the Philippines.

Santiago: Aquino allies fighting over Gutierrez job - the real fight against corruption begins, whose side who is on is anyone's guess.

The scores today:
Aquino: 1
BIR: 1
USA: 1
Pacquiao: 1
Villar: 1
Arroyo: 1

May 4, 2011

Bin Laden is the only important news in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.



The headline (Epic raid like spy thriller. Osama hid in plain sight in Pakistan Army town) is a report on how the US followed and got Bin Laden, titled with an opinion of the paper's editors. US +1.

The other front page news today:

Operation seen live via helmet cameras - a story on the same operation as monitored from the top command base.

Secretive US Navy SEALs shine - a side story on the operation of the special commando unit. USA +1.

‘Osama-Obama’: Media struggle to get names right - a side story on misplaced consonants.

US to probe support web in Pakistan - a report on the possible involvement of the Pakistanis from both sides.

Osama buried at sea to prevent his grave from becoming shrine - a report on some reactions to the burial at sea of Bin Laden.

The scores:
US: 2

May 3, 2011

The death of the chief terrorist took the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page almost exclusively today.



The headline (World hails death of Osama bin Laden. Justice has been done, says US president) is a report on mostly positive praise for the US successful operation to kill the world's most hated terrorist. USA +1.

The other news report today are still mostly on Bin Laden:

Most wanted face of terrorism - a report on the life of the terrorist leader.

How US hunted down al-Qaida chief - a report on some details of the US operation that killed Bin Laden. USA +1.

US raises security alert for Americans - the world assesses the effect of the death of the Al Qaeda leader while many including the Philippines brace for possible retaliatory attacks.

Pacquiao says he fights like Bruce Lee - basically Pacquiao is a god and he is good because Bruce Lee is his idol, however illogical that may be even for a press release that this seems to be. Pacquiao +1.

The scores:
USA: 2
Pacquiao: 1

May 2, 2011

A celebration of the life of "Blessed" Pope John Paul II is at the center of the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.



The headline (‘A feast of Catholic faith’. John Paul beatified before 1M pilgrims) is a report on the beatification of the now "Blessed" Pope. Catholic Church +1.

The other front page news reports today:

Devotees pray for healing miracles at relics of late pontiff - Church activities and some of the faithful's stories on the occasion of the Pope's beatification. Catholic Church +1.

LABOR DAY RITES. Aquino sees increases in minimum wages - a report on dole-outs galore from the Government. Aquino +1.

Militants stage rallies nationwide - laborers are supported by the Church when the former protested against government. Aquino -1. Catholic Church +1.

ANALYSIS. Gutierrez trial aborted: Winners and losers - an analysis without any analysis at all. Ombudsman -1. Arroyo -1. Aquino +1.

Gadhafi son killed in missile strike - an update of the recent escalation of NATO bombings in Libya.

Kate’s royal task: Beget an heir in 9 months - a curious task for the new bride contrasting today's more modern outlook.

The scores:
Catholic Church: 3
Aquino: 2 -1 =1
Ombudsman: -1
Arroyo: -1

May 1, 2011

The Ombudsman cannot escape the headlines today as in yesterday even in the middle of big international news such as the Popes beatification and the Royal wedding.

The headline (Why Ombudsman Gutierrez surrendered. Her own people set to testify, says Tupas) is not actually a news report but the PDI getting away with pure commentaries by the resigned Ombudsman's opponents. Ombudsman -1. Arroyo -1.

The other front page news reports today:

Pope’s words in Legazpi: Be proud of manual labor - is a feature on encounters with Pope John Paul II. Catholic Church +1.

John Paul suffering featured in beatification rites - some news reports on the Pope's beatification which is to happen today. Catholic Church +1.

One for Shakespeare, Cecil B. DeMille and the fascinator - another feature on the Royal wedding the other day.

COMMENTARY
Why am I being retired? Why do we still use 65 as retirement age? - an essay by a retiring professor and political/military/muslim affairs media analyst.

RSVP: Leftists say no; Aquino to break bread with moderate labor - the government is about to give the anticipated labor day surprises that would benefit the workers, most surprising of which that such were only recommended and approved last week. The report also gave the Catholic Church some space for pandering with labor groups. Aquino +1. DOLE +1. Catholic Church +1.

The scores:
Catholic Church: 3
Aquino: 1
DOLE: 1
Ombudsman: -1
Arroyo: -1