Circumstantial Culture
Being away from home allows one an opportunity to look at his own people with a detached perspective. It is with that note that this blog is being written.
Because I am overseas, I only manage to get fresh news from home by watching the news in TFC. It is very refreshing to hear news of Filipinos achieving so much in the fields of boxing, entertainment/music, fashion and sometimes, even science, but it is quite disconcerting to hear news about the degenerating political and social climate in the Philippines. But I am not a political science expert nor am I an authority in social analysis. I speak of what is simply on my mind right now, as I also think of the future of the Filipino people.
Defining the community press in the Philippines
N.B. – This was published in Asian Correspondent (July 19, 10:20 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy).
A student from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman emailed a few questions about my involvement with the community press. Below are my answers.
What community presses have...
Source: Rising Sun
Willie Revillame vs Jobert Sucaldito : 4 Reasons Why Willie Should Not Be On TV
"Sa gitna ng Wowowee show kanina, binuweltahan ni Willie Revillame ang umanoy walang tigil na pambabatikos sa kanya ng showbiz reporter na si Jobert Sucaldito. Hindi naman natinag si Sucaldito at iginiit ang karapatan niyang maghayag ng opinyon. Nagpa-Patrol Gretchen Fullido. TV Patrol World, Martes,...
Source: Carlo Dimaandal
Covering the May 10 Philippine elections
N.B. – This was published in Asian Correspondent (May 3, 2:45 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy).
The national and local elections in the Philippines are expected to take place on May 10, or exactly one week from now. While the campaign officially started last February 9 (national)...
Source: Rising Sun
Eleksiyon, midya at black propaganda
N.B. – This will be published in the April 23-29, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly.
Habang papalapit ang Mayo 10, paparami naman ang batuhan ng putik (mudslinging) ng iba’t ibang magkakatunggali sa eleksiyon.
Sa konteksto ng kampanya, isang estratehiya ang paninirang-puri para umangat ang nag-aakusa...
Source: Rising Sun
ASEAN media remain `not free’
N.B. – This was published in Asian Correspondent (April 19, 9:35 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy).
Three journalists from the Philippines, Indonesia and Myanmar emailed a few questions about the media situation in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Allow...
Source: Rising Sun
9 Fun Facts About Filipino Comedy Movies
A few disclaimers first. 1) I am a 90's kid. So most of the things I'll write here are from comedy films I saw back in the days. 2) I don't watch local comedy (and romantic comedy films) anymore so this list might or might not be applicable to more current films. This list is in complement to my 15...
Source: Carlo Dimaandal
When Traditional Media Follows New Media
Of all the forms of mass media, the Internet is no doubt the youngest. For decades, newspapers, TV and radio ruled mass media. And now, with not even a decade of mainstream existence, traditional media is already learning from new media.One of the reasons the Internet is so popular is because its largely...
Source: Carlo Dimaandal
AMV’s = Combining Two Good Things Don’t Always Get Good Results
I love music. I have been a music-lover all my life. And just like every other Filipino, I love Anime too. But there is something about the two that doesn't quite add up.Don't get me wrong, I love original music from Animes. It adds to their kick-ass factor. But I hate AMV's! AMV stands for Anime Music...
Source: Carlo Dimaandal
Baby James Saying “Villar.” What Does It Mean?
It was amusing to the very least. And since I'm not voting for either Noy nor Villar, I should care less. But its literally everywhere so here is my take on the incedent.It only means two things:Villar is really overdoing his media campaign. Its everywhere - TV, Internet and perhaps radio (I don't listen...
Source: Carlo Dimaandal
