Responsible Journalism

The popularity of social media these days seemed to have made some journalists forget about their responsibility of delivering facts to the people. It is very easy to write something about someone, good or bad for most of the time we can mask our identity behind our computer screens. There are those who just would like to gain fame in the internet world, have more likes on Facebook or millions of followers on Twitter that's why there are those who don't give a s**t on what they are going to write or report. 

I am aware that we have the freedom of speech but how many of us really understand the concept of this freedom? If we are free, does that mean we are also free to write or report false accusations? I don't think so! We may not have formal education on journalism but I think those who are considered educated should know what freedom of speech really is! It's easy to say "sorry" but the damage that have been done for that person or group of people can never be mended again. Worst, it can bring emotional or mental stress to them. As Maya Angelou said " People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did but people will never forget how you made them feel".

Almost all of us want to be respected but have we got the time to pause and think whether we deserve that respect? I am positive, no! This is all because of selfishness and it is gradually eating us up.

Election is coming in the Philippines and many only have their TVs to know who the candidates are. Not everybody is capable of accessing the internet, read the newspaper and have the initiative to know the facts so a misleading news report can possibly mislead the whole country. The Iskos have already gotten the apology they deserve from ABS-CBN but can this clean up the mess ABS-CBN have instilled in the minds of the many? "What kind of Philippines our younger generation will inherit from us if this will continue?"

The Philippines is hungry for change!