Showing posts with label TV and radio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label TV and radio. Show all posts

PostHeaderIcon Lou Dobbs resigns from CNN

11/12/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


CNN anchorman Lou Dobbs announced his decision to leave the cable network to seek new opportunities in furthering his advocacy on important issues of America. The long-time news TV personality started as a financial journalist. He later became an opinionated thinking man who informed and suggested solutions to the pressing issues for his viewers.

For many years he had been doing his advocacy work tackling topics which covered the economy, globalization, Afghanistan-Iraq war, healthcare, climate change, social security, capitalism, immigration, unemployment, education, and lack of public representation in Washington.

Dobbs had been a strident critic of illegal immigration which angered groups like Presente.org and BastaDobbs.com, online Hispanic organizations which campaign for his removal from CNN.

“CNN President Jon Klein in a statement hailed Dobbs' "appetite for big ideas, the megawatt smile and larger than life presence he brought to our newsroom."

"With characteristic forthrightness, Lou has now decided to carry the banner of advocacy journalism elsewhere," Klein said. "We respect his decision." ---AP/Huffington Post (11/11/09)

In his farewell appearance on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, Dobbs promised to be relentless in his pursuit for truth and deal with issues by focusing on solving problems analytically--- rather by be guided by partisanship and ideology. He committed himself to positively contribute to the understanding of the pressing issues of the day. In due time he will inform the public of his next step after his service in CNN. (Photo Credit: peacecrpsonline.com) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Woman TV journalist gets 60 lashes in Saudi Arabia

10/25/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


A female TV journalist who works with the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation (LBC,) was sentenced by a Saudi Court to receive 60 lashes after the company where she is employed is found not to have a license to operate in the Islamic country.

The Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation (LBC,) had been a popular television station which showed western-style entertainment programs and talk shows. A TV presentation in LBC which featured a man’s premarital sexual experiences drew outcry from the highly conservative public.

For his revelations, Mazen Abdul-Awad, a divorced father of four, was sentenced to five years in jail and 1,000 lashes. The 22 year old lady journalist said she had nothing do with Abdul-Awad’s sexual confessions, but she refused to contest the verdict against her. ---Reuters (10/24/09, Alsharif, A.)

In Saudi Arabia, judges who serve as religious clerics at the same time and adhere to the strict Wahhabi form of Islam have far-reaching influence and power. They are allowed to rule on legal matters sticking to their personal interpretation of the Islamic law. A sizeable number of their decisions are questionable and deemed arbitrary. (Photo Credit: hnn.us) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Fox News tops viewership ratings: Glenn Beck & Bill O’ Reilly rank high with the audience

8/28/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


The liberal cable TV stations which show partisan politics and make fun of personalities like Sen. Sarah Palin have their disappointment. Hubris, bias and inane programming among possible causes, their cable TV ratings have been going down while Fox has reached new highs. The dominance of Fox News over the mainstream media is clear.

Of all surprises, controversial Glenn Beck’s TV program which is a subject of hateful criticisms from rival stations raked an astounding number of viewers----more than 3 million viewers in its Fox 5PM time slot on August 26, 2009. Despite withdrawal of support from advertisers because of Beck’s charged comments against Pres. Obama, his program with a novel social thought recruited more watchers----rising to the level of popular O’Reilly Factor which airs at 8 PM in the same station.

There is a message here for those who want to crush free speech in this country. Just like what Glenn tackles in his thought-provoking show, people want to be informed and hear ideas other than those drummed up by the government and its minions in the media. From http://www.tvbynumbers.com here below is a sampling of viewership results to compare which programs have sway on the attention of most of TV’s audience.

5PM – P2+ (25-54) (35-64)
Glenn Beck– 3,040,000 viewers (888,000) (1,385,000)
Situation Room—688,000 viewers (141,000) (271,000)
Hardball w/ Chris Matthews—536,000 viewers (139,000) (217,000)
Fast Money—215,000 viewers (55,000) (80,000)
Prime News–267,000 viewers (97,000) (109,000)

6PM – P2+ (25-54) (35-64)
Special Report with Bret Baier– 2,067,000 viewers (463,000) (881,000)
Situation Room—739,000 viewers (155,000) (317,000)
Ed Show—541,000 viewers (211,000) (262,000)
Mad Money—186,000 viewers (73,000) (114,000)
Prime News — 259,000 viewers (94,000) (139,000)

7PM – P2+ (25-54) (35-64)
Fox Report w/Shep Smith–1,590,000 viewers (454,000) (729,000)
Teddy: In His Own Words—1,104,000 viewers (293,000) (547,000)
Hardball w Chris Matthews—778,000 viewers (265,000) (380,000)
Kudlow Report —a scratch w/112,000 viewers (a scratch w/42,000) (54,000)
Issues– 403,000 viewers (124,000) (217,000)

8PM – P2+ (25-54) (35-64)
The O’Reilly Factor– 3,303,000 viewers (876,000) (1,468,000)
Teddy: In His Own Words- 1,104,000 viewers (293,000) (547,000)
Countdown w/ K. Olbermann– 1,091,000 viewers (320,000) (504,000)
Secrets of the Knight – 181,000 viewers (68,000) (95,000)
Nancy Grace – 757,000 viewers (239,000) (315,000)

9 PM – P2+ (25-54) (35-64)
Hannity –2,592,000 viewers (752,000) (1,158,000)
Larry King Live—1,182,000 viewers (299,000) (473,000)
Hardball w Chris Matthews—1123,000 viewers (381,000) (583,000)
American Greed – 242,000 viewers (108,000) (124


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PostHeaderIcon Mystery behind the death of Ted Failon’s wife

4/17/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


It must be a challenge for investigators to know the truth behind the death of 45-year old Trinidad Arteche Etong, the wife of Ted Failon, a news anchor of ABS-CBN TV Patrol. It has been suggested that the woman died in her home’s bathroom from an alleged self-inflicted gunshot head wound--- presumably a case of suicide. The broadcaster was said to be in the TV studio when the incident occurred.

“Failon’s wife Trinidad Arteche Etong, 45, was declared dead by doctors of the New Era General Hospital at 8:50 last night. She had been in a coma and declared brain-dead after she sustained a bullet wound in her left temple after the shooting incident at 10:30 a.m. inside their house on 27 General Aquino street, Tierra Pura Subdivision in Tandang Sora, Quezon City.”--- Philstar (04/17/09, Padua, R)

It was reported that Etong and her husband had failed financial investments. Failon admitted having quarreled with her on money matters the night before.

It will take some time to reconcile the accounts of witnesses and forensic evidence, but early on, possibilities other than suicide are being considered by investigators.

There was a race to remove spattered blood in the bathroom where Trinidad was found before investigators could come to examine. In an act to tamper evidence, house helpers also cleaned the vehicle used to bring the bloodied lady to the hospital. Evaluation of the bullet trajectory posed questions as to whether the head wound was indeed self-inflicted.

Failon reportedly touched the gun thought to be used in the shooting. At one point, his family refused to allow investigators to see the scene of the incident. Though presumed innocent, the well-known broadcaster had been under close scrutiny.

Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) chief Persida Rueda-Acosta who temporarily acted as Failon’s lawyer said there was no direct evidence linking the TV anchor to the fatal shooting. However, Justice Secretary Gonzalez tasked the Bureau of Immigration to put Failon under its watch list in order to prevent him from leaving the country.

Shortly after Trinidad passed away in the hospital, obstruction of justice charges were filed versus Failon and his sister-in-law Pamela Arteche, and house helpers Pacifico Apacible, Carlota Morbos, Wilfreda Bolliser, and Glen Palan at the Quezon City prosecutor’s office. The bases of the accusation were Failon's failure to report the incident to the police and tampering of evidence by house helpers.

The way the shooting incident was handled by the Failon family suggested either gross ignorance in reporting a potential crime scene or an attempt at cover-up for reasons yet to be known. Initial investigation suggested less of the former and more of the latter.

It is less likely that those accused of obstruction of justice don't know the basics of handling this bloody incident. On the other hand, it's the duty of the police and investigators to come up with a truthful and credible account of what happened so that the case can rest with fair closure. (Photo Credit: Nyki_M) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Radio Broadcaster Leonilo Mila of Samar, shot dead

12/03/2008 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post
In another depressing news, Leonilo Mila, a radio personality in Northern Samar reportedly died of gunshot wounds inflicted by unidentified men on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 outside his office in San Roque, Napares, Barangay Zone 3.

Mila reportedly died on site of the shooting with wounds from a 45-caliber pistol on his torso, legs, and head.

The announcer of Radio Natin had been known for his expressed opposition against taxation leveled by the National People’s Army (NPA) on villagers in the area, an angle of the senseless killing the local police is investigating. No suspects to this day is in custody. ---Inqurer (12/03/08, Kwok, Abigail)

The brazenness and brutality of this killing again reminds the government and the people of the dangerous path the country is taking. Without a sincere effort by the government and the citizenry to curb these murders and ferret out justice, living in the Philippines will be at one’s own peril. (Photo Credit: Backroad+drifter)=0=

RELATED BLOGS:RELATED BLOGS: Another gruesome journalist’s slay Posted by mesiamd at 11/17/2008; "RP’s 2008 Press Freedom Rank: 142nd out of 173 nations," Posted by mesiamd at 10/26/2008; "Deteriorating Human Rights Record: another journalist shot dead in Camarines Sur," posted by mesiamd at 08/16/08.)

UPDATE: “The horrific pattern of antagonism and violence against journalists in the Philippines is a disgrace and must end,” said the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ Asia-Pacific) said in a reaction to the death of Aristeo Padrigao, a staunched critic of illegal logging in Mindanao.

Calling for justice, IFJ, bewails the helplessness of RP to stop the killings which have claimed the lives of 61 journalists since 2001 according to the Nuational Union of Jounrnalists in the Philippines NUJP. Inquirer (11/18/08, Kwok, A)
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PostHeaderIcon Tiya Dely: giving away advices like lollipops and candies

9/01/2008 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post
If a name could mirror one’s life and vocation, it might apply to Fidela "Tiya Dely" Magpayo. A popular broadcast personality in Manila, she dispensed advices (payo) to radio listeners as if she gave away lollipops and candies. She was known as a commentator, dramatist, on-the-air counselor, singer, and patron of Filipino music. The public admired her as a familiar consoling voice in the airwaves.

Many radio listeners with diverse dilemmas, running from personal to political, came to Tiya Dely for a piece of her mind, alleviating their insecurity, brushing aside distress, giving them common sense suggestions to approach life’s mundane challenges.

Stricken with massive cerebral bleed, Tiya Dely, the soft-hearted grand dame of local radio who dispensed public information and popularized Filipino music, quietly died at the age of 87 at the Manila Doctors Hospital on September 1, 2008.

The DzRh broadcaster with a long professional career spanning 6 decades had a big heart and ear for people with problems. Leaving a legacy of compassion and public service, she had been an epitome of a simple life made larger as an aunt, a mother, a sister, a wife, and a friend who was always willing to listen.

So long Tiya Dely! May God shower you with the love you gave away when you were with us!

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