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# Rising Sun

Personal Blog of Danny Arao

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## Posts

- [Parangal para kay Luis V. Teodoro (Agosto 24, 1941-Marso 13, 2023)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2023/03/19/parangal-para-kay-luis-v-teodoro-agosto-24-1941-marso-13-2023/) - N.B. - This is the speech I read at the wake of Dean Luis V. Teodoro on March 15, 2023 at the Hope Chapel, Loyola Commonwealth in Quezon City. The video of my speech may be retrieved from the YouTube channel of DZUP. Una ko siyang nakilala bilang guro noong huling bahagi ng dekada 80.
- [SRN 191, peryodismo at "pekeng balita"](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2022/11/28/srn-191-peryodismo-at-pekeng-balita/) - N.B. - Ito ay ang presentasyon ko sa pagdinig ng Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media noong Nobyembre 28, 2022 hinggil sa Senate Resolution No. 191. Magandang pakinggan ang panawagang nakapaloob sa SRN 191 na magkaroon ng “inter-agency approach” sa pagbubuo ng mga polisiya para labanan ang pagkalat ng “pekeng balita.” Sa puntong
- ["Reklamo"](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2021/12/04/reklamo/) - N.B. – This was published in my Konteksto column for Pinoy Weekly on December 4, 2021, the full text of which may also be retrieved from https://pinoyweekly.org/2021/12/reklamo/ Mahigit isang taon akong “nawala.” Huminto ako sa regular na pagsusulat para sa Pinoy Weekly noong Enero 2020. Nakabalik lang ngayong Nobyembre 2021. Ano ba’ng nangyari sa akin?
- [Para sa batang ayaw mag-aral](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2021/11/29/para-sa-batang-ayaw-mag-aral/) - N.B. - This was published in my Konteksto column for Pinoy Weekly on November 29, 2021, the full text of which may also be retrieved from https://pinoyweekly.org/2021/11/para-sa-batang-ayaw-mag-aral/ Kumusta ka? May ginagawa ka ba? Puwede ba tayong mag-usap? Mabilis lang. Kung nababasa mo ito, alam mo na ang A, B, C. Kaya mo rin ba ang
- [Libro bilang droga](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2021/11/18/libro-bilang-droga/) - N.B. - This was published in my Konteksto column for Pinoy Weekly on November 18, 2021, the full text of which may also be retrieved from https://pinoyweekly.org/2021/11/libro-bilang-droga/ Opo, adik ako sa libro. Noon pa, mahilig na akong magbasa. Nagsimula sa komiks, nauwi sa magasin at napunta sa libro. Para sa katulad kong namulat noong Batas
- [Open letter to my UPD students](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2021/04/05/open-letter-to-my-upd-students/) - N.B. - This is an open letter to my students at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman currently enrolled in the four undergraduate and graduate courses I am handling this semester. The response rate in the first paragraph is periodically updated as I receive more replies. Thank you for taking the time to answer
- [Media Asia analyzes repression and assertion in latest issue](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2020/10/22/media-asia-analyzes-repression-and-assertion-in-latest-issue/) - An international peer reviewed journal bravely confronts a sensitive issue plaguing selected parts of Asia.
- [Obhetibong Kritisismo: Talumpati sa paglulunsad at libreng download](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2020/08/31/obhetibong-kritisismo-talumpati-sa-paglulunsad-at-libreng-download/) - N.B. – Ito po ang maikling talumpati sa online na paglunlunsad noong Agosto 31, 2020 ng aking librong Obhetibong Kritisismo: Mula Arroyo Hanggang Aquino na inilimbag ng Sentro ng Wikang Filipino-Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Diliman. Matatagpuan ang download link sa http://swfupdiliman.org/aklatangbayan/. Ang Obhetibong Kritisismo ay ang ika-anim kong libro ng mga sanaysay sa wikang Filipino. Sa
- [Media Asia special call for papers: Media and the pandemic](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2020/05/19/media-asia-special-call-for-papers-media-and-the-pandemic/) - N.B. - The full text of this special call for papers may also be retrieved from the AMIC website (https://amic.asia/media-asia-special-call-for-papers-media-and-the-pandemic/). Media Asiapublished by AMIC and Routledge Taylor & Francis Group Media and the Pandemic SPECIAL CALL FOR PAPERS Have you recently conducted research on media and the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia? If your findings are
- [NTF ELCAC, Parlade accountable for red-baiting UP CMC student org](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2020/05/13/ntf-elcac-parlade-accountable-for-red-baiting-up-cmc-student-org/) - N.B. - This is the official statement of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) as regards the Red-baiting of a student organization by the NTF ELCAC and Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade. This is also posted on UP CMC's official Facebook page (https://web.facebook.com/UPCMC/photos/a.229788443709849/3091391934216138/). PRESS STATEMENT13 May 2020 NTF ELCAC, Parlade accountable
- [Framing poverty (letter to the editor)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2020/04/04/framing-poverty-letter-to-the-editor/) - Some suggestions should be made in reporting the plight of the urban poor amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [[Joint Statement] PCOO Accreditation: Unnecessary, Unreasonable, Unconstitutional](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2020/03/20/joint-statement-pcoo-accreditation-unnecessary-unreasonable-unconstitutional/) - N.B. - ADVISORY: I signed this joint statement released last night (March 19) by various groups and individuals on the issue of PCOO’s imposition to require accreditation for media personnel wanting to go to quarantine areas. [Joint Statement] PCOO Accreditation: Unnecessary, Unreasonable, Unconstitutional We, media organizations, journalists, press freedom advocates and academics, raise our collective
- [PCOO should rescind media accreditation](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2020/03/17/pcoo-should-rescind-media-accreditation/) - N.B. - The full text of this statement may also be retrieved from the websites of the Philippine Press Institute (PPI) and the Photojournalists' Center of the Philippines (PCP). This post contains an updated list of signatories. PRESS STATEMENTMarch 17, 2020 PCOO should rescind media accreditation The concerned faculty members of the Department of Journalism
- [Para sa BOR ng UP](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2020/01/17/para-sa-bor-ng-up/) - KONTEKSTODanilo Araña Arao Para sa BOR ng UP Dahil mahalaga po ang oras ninyo, deretsahan na po tayo. Bagama’t dalawa ang tumatakbo, isa lang po ang tunay na kandidato. Noong Enero 16, pinakinggan ng iba’t ibang sektor ang plano ng dalawang propesor na nominado para maging susunod na Tsanselor ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (UP) Diliman.
- [Ikaw at U2](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/12/13/ikaw-at-u2/) - KONTEKSTODanilo Araña Arao Ikaw at U2 Napuno ang Philippine Arena sa kauna-unahang konsiyerto ng U2 sa Pilipinas noong Disyembre 11. Naroon ka ba? Mabuti naman. Ako? Pasensya na’t nasa Davao City po ako sa araw na iyon para sa isang pulong at lektyur. At kahit na sabihing nasa Maynila lang ako, duda ako kung pupunta
- [Sampung taon](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/11/22/sampung-taon/) - KONTEKSTODanilo Araña Arao Sampung taon Simpleng tanong lang po: Nasaan ka nang mangyari ang masaker sa Ampatuan, Maguindanao noong Nobyembre 23, 2009? Kung malayo ka sa probinsya ng Maguindanao, malamang na ordinaryong araw lang ito para sa iyo. Anuman ang edad natin, siguradong mas bata ang hitsura at pakiramdam natin noon kumpara ngayon. Pero huwag
- [Justice Now! (UP CMC official statement)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/11/22/justice-now-up-cmc-official-statement/) - N.B. – This is the official statement of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication, as approved by its College Executive Board (CEB). PRESS STATEMENT22 November 2019 Justice Now! As justice remains elusive for the victims of the Ampatuan massacre, our call is short and simple: Justice Now! Ten years after the murder
- [Retorika ng “bandalismo”](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/11/14/retorika-ng-bandalismo/) - Ano ba ang mga akmang salita para ipaliwanag ang ginawang pagpipinta ng mga pulitikal na mensahe ng isang aktibistang grupo?
- [Maikling mensahe sa DDS](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/11/09/maikling-mensahe-sa-dds/) - Ito po ay isang simpleng pakiusap sa panahong may nangyaring lindol na apektado ang lahat, pati na ang mga tinaguriang DDS.
- [Si Joker at ang kanyang “kilusan”](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/10/16/si-joker-at-ang-kanyang-kilusan/) - Ano ba ang mainam na pagsusuri sa pelikulang Joker (2019)?
- [Mandirigma sa kalye](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/10/08/mandirigma-sa-kalye/) - Magiging bahagi na ba ng normal nating buhay ang balyahan at tulakan sa mga lansangan?
- [Para sa estudyante ng UP CMC](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/10/03/para-sa-estudyante-ng-up-cmc/) - Sadyang napakabilis ng pangyayari. Pag-usapan natin ito ngayon.
- [Pesteng trapiko](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/09/23/pesteng-trapiko/) - Ano ang implikasyon ng patuloy na tumitinding trapiko sa Metro Manila?
- [Galit at pag-ibig sa paggunita ng Batas Militar](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/09/17/galit-at-pag-ibig-sa-paggunita-ng-batas-militar/) - May galit at pag-ibig dapat tayong maramdaman sa ating paggunita sa Batas Militar. Mahabang paliwanag sa galit, ilang salita lang sa pag-ibig.
- [Pabango ng berdugo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/08/28/pabango-ng-berdugo/) - Anong klaseng pabango ang pilit na ibinebenta ng mga berdugo?
- [Pagtuturo sa panahon ng panduduro](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/08/19/pagtuturo-sa-panahon-ng-panduduro/) - Ano ba ang papel ng isang guro sa panahon ng panduduro ng mga nasa kapangyarihan?
- [Para sa ina’t ama ng isang aktibista](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/08/08/para-sa-inat-ama-ng-isang-aktibista/) - Isa po itong bukas na liham para sa mga may anak na pumili ng isang progresibong landas.
- [Higit pa sa tubo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/07/26/higit-pa-sa-tubo/) - Bakit kaya patuloy na inaapi ang mga manggagawa?
- [Organisasyon](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/07/18/organisasyon/) - Ano ba ang mahalaga? Indibidwal or organisasyon?
- [Paglalakbay na naantala, salamat sa kapitalista](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/07/12/paglalakbay-na-naantala-salamat-sa-kapitalista/) - Ano ang kaugnayan ng kapitalismo sa pinagdaraanan ko habang sinusulat ito?
- [Blangko](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/07/05/blangko/) - Saan kaya ilulugar ang isang kolumnista ng Philippine Daily Inquirer na si Richard Heydarian?
- [Basura sa Philippine Collegian](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/06/27/basura-sa-philippine-collegian/) - Nakakasuka at nakakahiya ang dating kinikilalang publikasyong nagmistulang basura na.
- [Pagmumuni-muni sa biyahe](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/06/21/pagmumuni-muni-sa-biyahe/) - Paano maikukumpara ang sistema ng pampublikong transportasyon sa Bangkok at Maynila?
- [Sa likod ng kamera](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/06/11/sa-likod-ng-kamera/) - Nakakaaliw ang natutunghayan sa harap ng kamera pero nakakabaliw ang nakikita sa likod nito.
- [Usapang ROTC](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/06/03/usapang-rotc/) - Dapat bang maging pangangailangan para makapagtapos sa kolehiyo ang ROTC? Balikan natin ang personal kong karanasan.
- [Pagtingin sa wika](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/05/28/pagtingin-sa-wika/) - Paano ba dapat tingnan ang wikang Filipino?
- [Bukas na liham sa tinaguriang “bobotante”](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/05/17/bukas-na-liham-sa-tinaguriang-bobotante/) - Walang matalino, walang bobo.
- [Kahandaan (at kapabayaan) sa lindol](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/05/07/kahandaan-at-kapabayaan-sa-lindol/) - Habang natutulog sa bahay o habang nagtatrabaho sa opisina, kailangang maging handa sa biglaang pagyanig ng lupa.
- [Politika ng pagmamaneho](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/04/29/politika-ng-pagmamaneho/) - Sa gitna ng karumihan at kaguluhan sa ating politika, tayo’y magnilay-nilay sa kalinisan at kaayusan ng aking Vitara.
- [Bukas na liham kay Dante Ang](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/04/23/bukas-na-liham-kay-dante-ang/) - Nagsusumigaw po ang headline ng The Manila Times kahapon (Agosto 22): OUST DUTERTE PLOT BARED.
- [Tungkulin ng isang guro ng peryodismo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/04/15/tungkulin-ng-isang-guro-ng-peryodismo/) - Paano ba dapat ituro ang peryodismo?
- [Isang pagsipat sa Araw ng Kagitingan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/04/08/isang-pagsipat-sa-araw-ng-kagitingan/) - Suriin natin ang nakaraan para mas maintindihan ang kahulugan ng kabayanihan.
- [DDoS at ang oras ng pagtutuos](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/04/01/ddos-at-ang-oras-ng-pagtutuos/) - Paano ba ipapaliwanag ang pinagdaraanan ng ilang website ng alternatibong midya? At higit sa lahat, paano ba iuugnay ito sa kalayaan sa pamamahayag?
- [Regulasyon (at rebolusyon) sa motorsiklo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/03/25/regulasyon-at-rebolusyon-sa-motorsiklo/) - Hindi maliit na isyu ang mga pinalaking plaka. Hindi rin lang ito isyu ng posibleng disgrasya dahil sa hindi pinag-isipang resulta.
- [Tubig at iba pa](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/03/18/tubig-at-iba-pa/) - Hindi po "great equalizer" ang kawalan ng tubig sa bahay.
- [Pinababang pamantayan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/03/11/pinababang-pamantayan/) - Sa panahong nagkakatotoo ang dapat ay masamang panaginip, hindi na simpleng biro ang magbiro.
- [Usapang babae](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/03/04/usapang-babae/) - Ano ang katayuan ng kababaihan sa kasalukuyan?
- [Teknolohiya at seguridad sa ating online na buhay (Ikalawa sa dalawang bahagi)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/02/25/teknolohiya-at-seguridad-sa-ting-online-na-buhay-2/) - Kaakibat ng mas madalas na paggamit ng bagong teknolohiya ang mas mataas na pagpapahalaga sa personal na seguridad.
- [Teknolohiya at seguridad sa ating online na buhay (Una sa dalawang bahagi)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/02/18/teknolohiya-at-seguridad-sa-ating-online-na-buhay-una-sa-dalawang-bahagi/) - Bago dumating ang Internet sa ating bansa, ang mga pangunahing paraan ng komunikasyon ay telepono at liham (minsa’y tinatawag na “snail mail”).
- [Peryodismo bilang propesyon?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/02/11/peryodismo-bilang-propesyon/) - Peryodismo. Iisang propesyon, iba’t ibang depenisyon. Ano kaya ang peryodismo sa pamantayan ng alternatibong midya?
- [Numero ng taon](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/02/04/numero-ng-taon/) - Panahon na sigurong simulan ang proseso sa pagpili ng Numero ng Taon. Bukod sa salita, umiinog kasi ang ating mundo sa numero.
- [Pagkukunwari sa ngalan ng peryodismo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2019/01/28/pagkukunwari-sa-ngalan-ng-peryodismo/) - Bagama’t may mga peryodistang nagsusulong ng responsableng peryodismo, may mga peryodista rin namang nagpapakalat lang ng propaganda ng gobyerno.
- [Legislative intervention on ending impunity: A position paper on Senate Resolution Number (SRN) 800](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2018/08/08/legislative-intervention-on-ending-impunity-a-position-paper-on-senate-resolution-number-srn-800/) - N. B. - This is the position paper I read at the hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media with regard to Senate Resolution Number 800. Legislative intervention on ending impunity: A position paper on Senate Resolution Number (SRN) 800 Danilo A. Arao Associate Professor, Department of Journalism College of Mass
- [Barangay, SK polls hardly peaceful, mere networking for next year's polls - Kontra Daya](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2018/05/16/barangay-sk-polls-hardly-peaceful-mere-networking-for-next-years-polls-kontra-daya/) - KONTRA DAYA Press Statement May 16, 2018 Barangay, SK polls hardly peaceful, mere networking for next year's polls - Kontra Daya Contact person: Danilo Arao, convener, Kontra Daya The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections last May 14 are anything but peaceful, and everything for politicians running for next year's elections. Since the start of
- [Fact-checking, Facebook-style](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2018/04/16/fact-checking-facebook-style/) - This serves as a summary of my views on the decision of Facebook to get Rappler and Vera Files as third-party fact-checkers in order to prevent the spread of "fake news" through the social media platform. When I was interviewed this morning (April 16) by television station TV5 and radio stations DZMM, Bombo Radyo-Bacolod and
- [Investigate the “digital” invasion of privacy, oppose foreign intervention in elections – Kontra Daya](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2018/04/13/investigate-the-digital-invasion-of-privacy-oppose-foreign-intervention-in-elections-kontra-daya/) - N.B. - This is the press statement of Kontra Daya on the "digital" invasion of privacy and the need to oppose foreign intervention in elections. Please feel free to share. Thank you. PRESS STATEMENT Reference: Assoc. Prof. Danilo A. Arao, convener, Kontra Daya danilo.arao@up.edu.ph; (0908) 866-2726 Investigate the “digital” invasion of privacy, oppose foreign intervention
- [Opposing the proposed anti-"fake news" laws (including Sen. Grace Poe's)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2018/02/28/opposing-the-proposed-anti-fake-news-laws-including-sen-grace-poes/) - N.B. - I may not have the time to discuss this point in detail at a public lecture today (February 28), 2 p.m. at PUP Sta. Mesa so I should write it here. The solution to the prevalence of "fake news" is not legislation but self-regulation and media education. As early as June 2017, the
- [Why people fall for "fake news" and other questions](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2017/11/22/why-people-fall-for-fake-news-and-other-questions/) - N.B. - A journalist working for a foreign news media organization asked four questions on the issue of "fake news." These are my answers. What is "fake news" and why do so many people believe it? "Fake news" should be put in quotation marks because it is not supposed to exist. In a way, we
- [Fake news, satire and the culture of fact-checking](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2017/08/13/fake-news-satire-and-the-culture-of-fact-checking/) - N.B. - A journalist asked me to answer four questions about fake news. I think my answers are worth sharing publicly, hence this post. By the way, if you understand the Filipino language, you may be interested to watch me being interviewed on TV about my opposition to the proposed Anti-Fake News Act of 2017.
- [8 important points on PCOO accreditation of bloggers and social media users](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2017/08/12/8-points-on-accreditation-of-bloggers-and-social-media-users/) - N.B. - A campus journalist emailed a few questions on the decision of the PCOO to accredit bloggers and social media users so that they could also cover official events. Below are my answers, along with what I think is a bonus question worth answering. If you understand the Filipino language, you may be interested
- [Handling mean tweets (a case study)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2017/04/25/handling-mean-tweets-a-case-study/) - N.B. - A graduate student who specializes in media studies asks six questions about the so-called mean tweets of Teodoro "Teddyboy" Locsin, Jr., a former journalist who is now Ambassador to the United Nations. Here are my answers. Teddyboy Locsin Jr. encountered flak from his negative, tasteless, and inappropriate tweets about De Lima, the Filipino
- [Concerned UP profs, students denounce "murder" of General Education subjects at press con tomorrow (Friday)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2017/03/16/concerned-up-profs-students-denounce-murder-of-general-education-subjects-at-press-con-tomorrow-friday/) - N.B.-This is a media advisory for tomorrow's press conference of UP Sagip GE on the proposed reduction of General Education subjects at UP Diliman. Please feel free to share. Thank you! MEDIA ADVISORY March 16, 2017 Concerned UP profs, students denounce "murder" of General Education subjects at press con tomorrow (Friday) The general education program
- [Unsolicited notes on the government's draft social media policy](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2017/02/22/unsolicited-notes-on-the-governments-draft-social-media-policy/) - The 10-page draft memorandum released by the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) in time for a consultation scheduled at UP Diliman tomorrow (February 23) is essentially an internal memorandum that aims to establish a social media office under the PCOO; to provide guidance to government agencies on the use of social media; and to provide
- [Duterte, Martial Law and the media](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2016/09/21/duterte-martial-law-and-the-media/) - N.B. - A campus journalist asked four questions on the prospects of the re-imposition of Martial Law under the Duterte administration and the role of the media. These are my short answers. Knowng that some of the cabinet members in the Duterte administration were eyeing constitutional dictatorship and the suspension of thw writ of habeas
- [A biased look at LVT](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2016/08/30/a-biased-look-at-lvt/) - N.B. - This is a testimonial I gave at the tribute to Prof. Luis V. Teodoro, Jr. as he celebrated his 75th birthday at the Executive House, UP Diliman last August 25. Let me start with a warning: This may sound like a eulogy, but it obviously isn’t. And if this sounds like a biased
- [An assault on academic freedom and freedom of expression](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2016/08/30/an-assault-on-academic-freedom-and-freedom-of-expression/) - N.B. - This statement of concerned faculty, students, staff and alumni of the UP College of Mass Communication (including others from outside the college) is prepared in reaction to a statement by the eUP Team on an undergraduate thesis produced by our journalism students. As of this writing, this is signed by 3 former deans;
- [Notes on Duterte’s SONA and Freedom of Information Executive Order: A media standpoint](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2016/08/05/notes-on-dutertes-sona-and-freedom-of-information-executive-order-a-media-standpoint/) - N.B. - These are the bullet points I submitted to ABS-CBN as preparation for the taping of an episode of The Bottomline on Duterte's first state of the nation address (SONA). The producers and host Boy Abunda were kind enough to also give me some time to discuss Executive Order No. 2 (series of 2016)
- [Journalism ethics and media corruption](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2016/07/04/journalism-ethics-and-media-corruption/) - N.B. - A first-year journalism student of UP Diliman asks five questions on journalism ethics and media corruption. Here are my short answers sent via email. Up to what extent does the Code of Ethics for journalists apply? In the Philippines, the codes of ethics for journalists are inherently voluntary. This is expected given the
- [Community press, alternative media, agenda-setting and framing](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2016/06/28/community-press-alternative-media-agenda-setting-and-framing/) - N.B. - A journalism student from UP Diliman emailed three clarificatory questions regarding a paper presentation I made 10 years ago on online journalism in the Philippines (to download my 2006 paper, please go to http://www.dannyarao.com/files/arao-onlinejournalism.pdf). Here are my short answers. You mentioned that the content and interest espoused determine the orientation of mainstream and
- [Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan and disaster reporting](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2016/05/21/typhoon-yolandahaiyan-and-disaster-reporting/) - N.B. - A graduate student from the UP College of Mass Communication requested me to answer a few questions on disaster reporting using Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan as a case study. Here are my short answers. In a general sense, how was the news of storm surges reported/communicated by mainstream news media outfits? How did they define
- [Duterte and the lack of a Media Agenda](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2016/05/20/duterte-and-the-lack-of-a-media-agenda/) - N.B. - A journalism student from the UP College of Mass Communication emailed these questions on media under the administration of leading Presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte (who wants to be addressed as "Mayor of the Philippines"). I answered these questions last May 16 (or exactly a week after the national and local elections) and these
- [Social media at halalan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2016/05/19/social-media-at-halalan/) - N.B. - A student from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman emailed these questions written in Filipino regarding the role of social media in the 2016 national and local elections. Feel free to go to my YouTube channel if you want to watch some of my TV interviews on the topic. Sa paanong paraan
- [Ilang tala sa porum na Wika ng Midya at Kultura ng Eleksiyon](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2016/04/28/ilang-tala-sa-porum-na-wika-ng-midya-at-kultura-ng-eleksiyon/) - N.B. - These are some notes I will use at a forum scheduled today (April 28), 2:00 p.m. titled "Wika ng Midya at Kultura ng Eleksiyon" (loose English translation: Media Language and Election Culture) at the Media Center TV Studio of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication. For those who cannot make
- [Concerned UP profs, students move to save General Education](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2016/01/18/concerned-up-profs-students-move-to-save-general-education/) - MEDIA ADVISORY January 18, 2016 WHAT: Press Conference on General Education to coincide with the opening of classes at UP Diliman WHERE: Palma Hall lobby, UP Diliman, Quezon City WHEN: January 19 (Tuesday), 11:30 a.m. PHOTO OPS: An Oblation statue with a heart to symbolize the need to develop the hearts and minds of the
- [10 basic questions and answers on journalism, blogging, press freedom and the law](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2015/10/12/10-basic-questions-and-answers-on-journalism-blogging-press-freedom-and-the-law/) - N.B. - A law student from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman interviewed me via email regarding the fundamentals of journalism, blogging, press freedom and the law. For brevity of this post, I deleted the follow-up questions and highlighted only the 10 major questions. The lengthy answers I emailed to the student are posted
- [Iba Balean Arao: An open letter to our daughter](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2015/09/21/iba-balean-arao-an-open-letter-to-our-daughter/) - Dearest Iba, We owe you an explanation and the world, a warning. At a time when babies are given “kilometric names” (sometimes not just one name but two or three), you tend to stand out because yours only has three letters. Why did we decide on such a very short name? Personally, we want you
- [Concerned UP profs, students bring mattresses tomorrow (Friday) to show "what UP stands for"](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2015/08/06/concerned-up-profs-students-bring-mattresses-tomorrow-friday-to-show-what-up-stands-for/) - MEDIA ADVISORY August 6, 2015 Concerned UP profs, students bring mattresses tomorrow (Friday) to show "what UP stands for" Amid the crisis besetting society in general and the education sector in particular, what does the University of the Philippines (UP) stand for? Concerned students and faculty will hold a press conference tomorrow (August 7), 10
- [`State of the State U,' UP Fighting Maroons logo preempt PNoy SONA](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2015/07/23/state-of-the-state-u-up-fighting-maroons-logo-preempt-pnoy-sona/) - MEDIA ADVISORY July 23, 2015 `State of the State U,' UP Fighting Maroons logo preempt PNoy SONA Before President Noynoy Aquino delivers his last state of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday (July 27), mass leaders of the University of the Philippines (UP) will deliver their own "State of the State U" tomorrow (July 24),
- [Concerned UP profs dismiss Aquino as `rotten MRT driver' of his so-called `tuwid na daan'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2015/07/14/concerned-up-profs-dismiss-aquino-as-rotten-mrt-driver-of-his-so-called-tuwid-na-daan/) - MEDIA ADVISORY July 14, 2015 Concerned UP profs dismiss Aquino as `rotten MRT driver' of his so-called `tuwid na daan' As President Noynoy Aquino delivers his last State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28, concerned faculty members of the University of the Philippines (UP) will hold a forum and press conference tomorrow (July
- [My views on the MMDA no-smoking advertisement](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2015/04/22/my-views-on-the-mmda-no-smoking-advertisement/) - N.B. - I was requested by journalist Mikas Matsuzawa of CNN Philippines to give a statement on the no-smoking advertisement of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) which was criticized in social media for allegedly being sexist. The article titled "MMDA apologizes for `sexist' ad" quotes part of my statement. Allow me to share the
- [SAVE MARY JANE: Family members join concerned UP students, professors, employees at press conference tomorrow (April 16)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2015/04/15/save-mary-jane/) - MEDIA ADVISORY April 15, 2015 SAVE MARY JANE Family members join concerned UP students, professors, employees at press conference tomorrow (April 16) Concerned members of the University of the Philippines (UP) community will hold a protest walk around the UP Academic Oval in UP Diliman at 6:00 a.m. tomorrow (April 16) to highlight the case
- [Concerned Ateneo, Miriam, PSBA, UP Diliman, Katipunan-QC constituents launch KKK movement today (March 13)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2015/03/13/concerned-ateneo-miriam-psba-up-diliman-katipunan-qc-constituents-launch-kkk-movement-today-march-13/) - MEDIA ADVISORY March 13, 2015 Concerned Ateneo, Miriam, PSBA, UP Diliman, Katipunan-QC constituents launch KKK movement today (March 13) An ecumenical service, candle-lighting and human chain along Katipunan Avenue symbolize the launch of a new KKK in the wake of the Mamasapano incident last January 25. The Katipunan para sa Katotohanan, Katarungan at Kapayapaan (KKK)
- [Pambungad na pananalita para sa CMC Month](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2015/03/04/pambungad-na-pananalita-para-sa-cmc-month/) - Pambungad na Pananalita UP College of Mass Communication (CMC) Month Auditorium, Marso 4, 2015 Pangulong Alfredo Pascual, Tsanselor Michael Tan, Dekano Roland Tolentino, mga alumni, kawani, REPS, guro at estudyanteng beki at hindi beki... Mula sa kolehiyong nagtataguyod ng midyang malaya’t mapagpalaya, isang mapagpalang pagbati sa ating lahat. Ang dating CMC Week tuwing unang linggo
- [Welcome remarks at Walang Paalam screening](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2015/02/27/welcome-remarks-at-walang-paalam-screening/) - Walang Paalam Screening UP Film Institute Cine Adarna February 26, 2015 WELCOME REMARKS By Danilo Arao, Associate Dean Isang mapagpalayang gabi sa ating lahat. A liberating evening to all of us. What we will be watching tonight is a series of three short films which can be described as three faces of the thousands of
- [Academicians nationwide call for PNoy resignation tomorrow (February 19)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2015/02/18/academicians-nationwide-call-for-pnoy-resignation-tomorrow-february-19/) - MEDIA ADVISORY February 18, 2015 Academicians nationwide call for PNoy resignation tomorrow (February 19) Five days after Valentine's Day, teachers' hearts continue to bleed for the nation! Academicians from all over the Philippines led by the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) will call on President Noynoy Aquino's resignation tomorrow (February 19), 10 a.m. at Bacolod
- [ADVISORY: Academe calls for Aquino resignation tomorrow (February 11)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2015/02/10/advisory-academe-calls-for-aquino-resignation-tomorrow-february-11/) - MEDIA ADVISORY February 10, 2015 Academe calls for Aquino resignation tomorrow (February 11) "Kahit ang impeachment ay ibinasura noon, ang resignation ay isusulong ngayon!" Concerned faculty members of the University of the Philippines (UP), together with members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT), will publicly call for President Noynoy Aquino's resignation on February 11
- [My views on Charlie Hebdo attack, satire and freedom of expression](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2015/01/22/my-views-on-charlie-hebdo-attack-satire-and-freedom-of-expression/) - N.B - A TV public affairs show where I was invited as guest emailed five questions in preparation for a taped panel discussion. We had our taping last night (January 21) and I deem it necessary to share my answers as early as now. What is your take on Satirical Journalism or News Satire? Does
- [(UPDATED) Hay, Naku! 2013 e-book sold at more than 40% off](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/12/17/hay-naku-2013-e-book-sold-at-more-than-40-off/) - MORE THAN 40% OFF! My latest book Hay, Naku! 2013 is currently sold at Google Play for only PhP144.20, a bargain compared to the print-edition price of P250. This translates to savings of as much as P105.80 (or a discount of 42.32%). Please tell your friends to buy at Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Danilo_Ara%C3%B1a_Arao_Hay_Naku_2013?id=p-K7BQAAQBAJ). The e-book is
- [(UPDATED signatories) Statement of Support from Concerned UP CMC Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Students for the Protesting Contractual Employees of Media Organizations](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/12/17/statement-of-support-from-concerned-up-cmc-faculty-and-staff-for-the-protesting-contractual-employees-of-media-organizations/) - N.B. – This statement on the issue of contractualization in selected media organizations is signed by 16 concerned faculty members, 9 staff, 9 alumni and 315 students (including 9 non-CMC students who are members of CMC-based student organizations) led by UP CMC Dean Roland Tolentino. Statement of Support from Concerned UP CMC Faculty, Staff, Alumni
- [UP Diliman Lantern Parade 2014: Parol ng Kolehiyo ng Komunikasyong Pangmadla](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/12/15/up-diliman-lantern-parade-2014-parol-ng-kolehiyo-ng-komunikasyong-pangmadla/) - N.B. - This is the description of the entry of the UP College of Mass Communication for the Lantern Parade 2014. PASUNDAYAG, MASKOM! PADAYON, UP! Sa okasyon ng ginintuang taon ng Kolehiyo ng Komunikasyong Pangmadla sa ika-labingsiyam ng Hunyo 2015, pagmasdan ang limampung clay candle holders na ginawa ng mga survivor ng bagyong Yolanda. Nakadikit
- [UP CMC remembers November beyond the massacre](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/11/21/up-cmc-remembers-november-beyond-the-massacre/) - N.B. - This official statement on impunity of the UP College of Mass Communication is signed by 23 faculty members, 13 staff and 71 students led by Dean Roland B. Tolentino. UP CMC remembers November beyond the massacre November 23, 2014 The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication commemorates in November not just
- [UP CMC denounces impunity with red candles on Friday](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/11/20/up-cmc-denounces-impunity-with-red-candles-on-friday/) - MEDIA ADVISORY November 20, 2014 UP CMC denounces impunity with red candles on Friday The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) takes a stand against all forms of impunity on November 21 (Friday), 2:30 p.m. as it holds a commemoration activity at the Freedom of Information (FOI) garden inside Plaridel Hall,
- [Mga talumpati sa paglulunsad ng librong Hay, Naku! 2013](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/08/28/mga-talumpati-sa-paglulunsad-ng-librong-hay-naku-2013/) - N.B. - Ito ang mga talumpati nina Pambansang Alagad ng Sining Bienvenido Lumbera, UP CMC Dekano Roland Tolentino, Dr. Ramon Guillermo at awtor Danilo Arao sa paglulunsad ng Hay, Naku! 2013: Pagsusuma ng Isang Peryodista noong Agosto 26, 2014 sa auditorium ng Kolehiyo ng Komunikasyong Pangmadla sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (UP) Diliman. Pambungad na Pananalita
- [26 awarded fellowships in 18th UP CMC Graciano Lopez Jaena Community Journalism Workshop on corruption in media and governance](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/08/22/26-awarded-fellowships-in-18th-up-cmc-graciano-lopez-jaena-community-journalism-workshop-on-corruption-in-media-and-governance/) - N.B. - This is the official press release announcing the 26 fellows of the 18th Graciano Lopez Jaena Community Journalism Workshop. Please feel free to share. Thank you. 26 awarded fellowships in 18th UP CMC Graciano Lopez Jaena Community Journalism Workshop on corruption in media and governance The University of the Philippines College of Mass
- [Ginintuang Kinabukasan ng UP CMC (pambungad na pananalita)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/08/20/ginintuang-kinabukasan-ng-up-cmc-pambungad-na-pananalita/) - Ito ang pambungad na pananalita ni Kawaksing Dekano Danilo Arao sa paglulunsad ng ginintuang selebrasyon ng UP College of Mass Communication noong Agosto 20, 2014 sa auditorium ng Plaridel Hall, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Ginintuang Kinabukasan ng UP CMC Pambungad na Pananalita Danilo A. Arao Agosto 20, 2014 Isa pong mapagpalayang pagbati mula sa Kolehiyo
- [Eulogy for Ma'am Hermie (June 30, 1929-August 11, 2014)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/08/20/eulogy-for-maam-hermie-june-30-1929-august-11-2014/) - N.B. – This is the eulogy read by Associate Dean Danilo Arao during the necrological service for Dr. Herminia Corazon Alfonso, retired professor at the UP College of Mass Communication. EULOGY FOR MA’AM HERMIE (June 30, 1929-August 11, 2014) Danilo A. Arao Ascension Chapel, Claret Church, UP Village, Quezon City August 14, 2014 This is
- ["Hay, Naku! 2013" book to be launched August 26](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/07/31/hay-naku-2013-book-to-be-launched-august-26/) - N.B. - This is a press release for the launch of my fourth book of essays in Filipino on August 26 (Tuesday), 2:00 p.m. Please feel free to share. Thank you for your support. "Hay, Naku! 2013" book to be launched August 26 As the country celebrates Buwan ng Wika, a teacher and journalist will
- [MEDIA ADVISORY: UP Diliman professors oppose DAP in presscon tomorrow](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/07/07/media-advisory-up-diliman-professors-oppose-dap-in-presscon-tomorrow/) - N.B. - This is a media advisory for a press conference of UP professors tomorrow (July 8, Tuesday), 10 a.m. at Vinzons Hall, UP Diliman, Q.C. Media coverage is requested. Please feel free to share. Thank you. MEDIA ADVISORY July 7, 2014 "Matuwid na Daan Patungong Katiwalian" UP Diliman professors oppose DAP in presscon tomorrow
- [Justice for Karen and Sherlyn! (Statement of UP Kilos Na!)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/06/26/justice-for-karen-and-sherlyn-statement-of-up-kilos-na/) - JUSTICE FOR KAREN AND SHERLYN! Statement of UP Kilos Na! June 26, 2014 It has been eight long years since June 26, 2006, when UP students Karen Empeño and Sherlyn Cadapan were seized by elements of the Armed Forces of the Philippines while they were doing fieldwork in Hagonoy, Bulacan. Thereafter, they were illegally detained
- [UP CMC to Supreme Court: “Ban” on press briefings should not happen again](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/06/20/up-cmc-to-supreme-court-ban-on-press-briefings-should-not-happen-again/) - UP CMC to Supreme Court: “Ban” on press briefings should not happen again Statement of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication June 20, 2014 That media organizations denounced the alleged “ban” on live coverage of a Supreme Court press briefing last June 3 (or nine days before the nation celebrated Independence Day)
- [Pagbubunyi sa ika-49 na anibersaryo ng UP CMC (pambungad na pananalita)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/06/19/pagbubunyi-sa-ika-49-anibersaryo-ng-up-cmc-pambungad-na-pananalita/) - Pambungad na Pananalita Ni Danilo A. Arao, Kawaksing Dekano Hunyo 19, 2014 Isang mapagpalayang umaga sa inyong lahat. Isang nagbubunying okasyon ang araw na ito. Mistulang “Throwback Thursday” (kung gagamit ng wikang Ingles) ang selebrasyon ng ikaapatnapu’t siyam na anibersaryo ng Kolehiyo ng Komunikasyong Pangmadla na mas kilala sa tawag na UP MassComm. Ngayong araw
- [Fellowships open for 18th Lopez Jaena Community Journalism Workshop on Reporting Corruption in October](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/06/11/fellowships-open-for-18th-lopez-jaena-community-journalism-workshop-on-reporting-corruption-in-october/) - N.B. - This is a press release for an upcoming community journalism workshop organized by the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Mass Communication on reporting corruption. Fellowships are available for selected journalists, as well as journalism educators and students. Please feel free to share. Thank you. Fellowships open for 18th Lopez Jaena Community
- [`UP list’ shows reactive, inefficient gov’t action on pork barrel scam – UP profs](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/06/09/up-list-shows-reactive-inefficient-govt-action-on-pork-barrel-scam-up-profs/) - PRESS RELEASE June 9, 2014 `UP list’ shows reactive, inefficient gov’t action on pork barrel scam – UP profs “The Aquino administration proves to be reactive and inefficient in handling the pork barrel scam.” Concerned University of the Philippines (UP) faculty members made this conclusion during a press conference today (June 9) at the lobby
- [UP professors to present `UP list' on pork barrel system](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/06/06/up-professors-to-present-up-list-on-pork-barrel-system/) - MEDIA ADVISORY June 6, 2014 UP professors to present "UP list" on pork barrel system "Those involved must be held accountable. The best option for the embattled government officials would be to resign." Concerned faculty members of the University of the Philippines (UP) will hold a press conference on June 9 (Monday), 10:00 a.m. at
- [UP professors, employees call for salary increase](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/05/21/up-professors-employees-call-for-salary-increase/) - MEDIA ADVISORY May 21, 2014 UP professors, employees call for salary increase What: Press conference on salary upgrading When: May 22 (Thursday), 11:30 a.m. Where: Auditorium of School of Labor and Industrial Relations (SOLAIR), UP Diliman, Quezon City (beside UP Institute of Small-Scale Industries or ISSI) Who: All-UP Workers Alliance (composed of All-UP Workers Union
- [Mito ng paglago (isang talumpati)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/05/02/mito-ng-paglago-isang-talumpati/) - Pagsusuma at pangwakas na talumpati sa isang porum tungkol sa pambansang kalagayan at usapang pangkapayapaan sa auditorium ng College of Mass Communication, UP Diliman noong Abril 25, 2014. May mito ng paglago. Hindi lang dapat estadistika ang tinitingnan sapagkat dapat nating sagutin ang mga pundamental na tanong: Para kanino ang pag-unlad? Sino ang nakikinabang? Sino
- [Wadhu and other funny signs in Cagayan de Oro City](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/09/10/wadhu-and-other-funny-signs-in-cagayan-de-oro-city/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (September 8, 2:19 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). As promised last week, here are more "funny signs" from Cagayan de Oro City, popularly known as the City of Golden Friendship. This two-way traffic sign is globally accepted. By the way, it doesn't mean that
- [Concerned UP students, faculty, staff launch #SunflowerProtest as BOR meets Friday (March 28)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/03/27/concerned-up-students-faculty-staff-launch-sunflowerprotest-as-bor-meets-friday-march-28/) - URGENT MEDIA ADVISORY March 27, 2014 Concerned UP students, faculty, staff launch #SunflowerProtest as BOR meets Friday (March 28) "Something big" is about to happen and it has to do with barricades and sunflowers. The University of the Philippines Board of Regents (UP BOR) will meet on March 28 (Friday), 8:00 a.m. at the Executive
- [Message to UP profs on calendar shift: Don't fail us!](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/03/23/message-to-up-profs-on-calendar-shift-dont-fail-us/) - URGENT MEDIA ADVISORY March 23, 2014 Message to UP profs on calendar shift: Don't fail us! Concerned UP Diliman (UPD) professors, students, staff renew their opposition to the shift in the academic calendar as the UPD University Council (UC) discusses the result of the faculty referendum on the issue on Monday (March 24), 9:00 a.m.
- [UP community remembers Kristel’s death anniversary](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/03/12/up-community-remembers-kristels-death-anniversary/) - MEDIA ADVISORY March 12, 2014 UP community remembers Kristel’s death anniversary Concerned students, faculty, staff, administrators and alumni of the University of the Philippines (UP), together with family members of Kristel Tejada, remember her death anniversary this month with a series of activities to stress the need for education reform. With the theme “Babang Luksa:
- [UP CMC holds college week March 10-14](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/03/10/up-cmc-holds-college-week-march-10-14/) - PRESS RELEASE March 10, 2014 UP CMC holds college week from March 10-14 One week of honor and excellence in mass communication! The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication celebrates its college week from March 10 to 14 with various activities that promote the "tatak UP" (UP brand) in serving the people. The
- [UP CMC reaffirms call to junk Cybercrime Law](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/02/24/up-cmc-reaffirms-call-to-junk-cybercrime-law/) - N.B. - This official statement on the cybercrime law is signed by 23 faculty members, 14 staff and REPS and 62 students led by Dean Roland Tolentino. UP CMC reaffirms call to junk Cybercrime Law Official Statement of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication February 24, 2014 The undersigned faculty, staff and
- [Concerned UP professors campaign against academic calendar change as UP Diliman admin holds faculty referendum](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/02/24/concerned-up-professors-campaign-against-academic-calendar-change-as-up-diliman-admin-holds-faculty-referendum/) - N.B. - This press release was distributed during a press conference this morning (February 24) at Vinzons Hall, UP Diliman. Please feel free to share. Thank you. PRESS RELEASE February 24, 2014 Concerned UP professors campaign against academic calendar change as UP Diliman admin holds faculty referendum Concerned faculty members of the University of the
- [Concerned UP professors wear `Sablay' on Monday to oppose academic calendar shift](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/02/22/concerned-up-professors-wear-sablay-to-oppose-academic-calendar-shift-on-monday/) - UPDATE (February 23, 9:35 p.m.): With regard to the press conference of Concerned UP Faculty Against Academic Calendar Change tomorrow (February 24), 9:00 a.m. at Vinzons Hall, UP Diliman, those who confirmed to speak are Dr. Emmanuel De Dios (UP School of Economics), Dr. Eduardo Tadem (Asian Center), Dr. Victor Paz (Archaeological Studies Program), Dr.
- [Concerned UP profs, students, staff start "Wednesday habit" in opposing UP corporatization](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/02/11/concerned-up-profs-students-staff-start-wednesday-habit-in-opposing-up-corporatization/) - N.B. - This is a media advisory regarding a press conference tomorrow (February 12), 10 a.m. at the auditorium of UP CMC. Please feel free to share. Thank you. MEDIA ADVISORY February 11, 2014 Concerned UP profs, students, staff start "Wednesday habit" in opposing UP corporatization Concerned faculty members, staff and students of the University
- [Concerned UP professors oppose shift in academic calendar](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/02/08/concerned-up-professors-oppose-shift-in-academic-calendar/) - N.B. - This is a press release from the Congress of Teachers and Educators for Nationalism and Democracy regarding the shift in the academic calendar. Please feel free to share. Thank you. PRESS RELEASE February 8, 2014 Concerned UP professors oppose shift in academic calendar Unlike some of their colleagues, they are not excited and
- [UP Diliman hosts concert to provide #1000meals4UPTacloban](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2014/01/29/up-diliman-hosts-concert-to-provide-1000meals4uptacloban/) - N.B. - This is a press release prepared by CONTEND-UP with regard to a fund-raising concert tomorrow (January 30). Please feel free to share. Thank you. RISING ARTISTS AND BANDS PLEDGE 100% SUPPORT TO #1000meals4UPTacloban It is going to be a night of folk and rock, native and modern elements as 19 rising artists and
- [Salamat, 2013!](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/12/28/salamat-2013/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (December 28, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/12/salamat-2013/. Mayroon bang dapat ipagpasalamat sa 2013 na puno ng trahedya at iba pang problema? Oo naman, pero depende sa pasasalamat na gusto nating gawin. May pasasalamat kasing consuelo de bobo. Isang halimbawa ang
- [Propaganda para sa isang tagapagsalita](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/12/21/propaganda-para-sa-isang-tagapagsalita/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (December 21, 2013). Sa totoo lang, wala namang masama sa pagsasagawa ng propaganda. Sa katunayan, nakakatulong pa nga ito sa pagpapaliwanag sa publiko. Nagkakaproblema lang tayo kung ginagamit ng “bulag” na tagapagsalita ang propaganda bilang instrument ng panloloko. Naaalala ko ang sinabi sa akin noon ng isang
- [End the Regime of Impunity (Statement of Concerned UP CMC Faculty and Staff)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/12/20/end-the-regime-of-impunity-statement-of-concerned-up-cmc-faculty-and-staff/) - N.B. - This is the statement of concerned faculty and staff of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication led by Dean Roland Tolentino on four journalists shot in just as a span of two weeks. Please feel free to share. Thank you. End the Regime of Impunity Statement of Concerned Faculty and
- [Midya, Ina, Gasera at Yolanda (UP CMC entry to UPD Lantern Parade 2013)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/12/17/midya-ina-gasera-at-yolanda-up-cmc-entry-to-upd-lantern-parade-2013/) - The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Lantern Parade 2013 happens tomorrow (December 18) at 4:00 p.m. To help affected areas of Typhoon Yolanda, the floats this year should be made of materials that could be used in relief operations. Just like many other colleges and units, the UP College of Mass Communication (CMC) has
- [Isang makatotohanan at makabuluhang Pasko](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/12/14/isang-makatotohanan-at-makabuluhang-pasko/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (December 14, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/12/isang-makatotohanan-at-makabuluhang-pasko/. May dahilan para pansamantalang magsaya at magpahinga. Pasko na naman, hindi ba? Dito sa Pilipinas, ang Pasko ay okasyon para muling magsama-sama ang mga mahal sa buhay. Kahit na kapos sa pera, pinipilit
- [Bonifacio at ang tunay na pagbabago](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/11/30/bonifacio-at-ang-tunay-na-pagbabago/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (November 30, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/11/bonifacio-at-ang-tunay-na-pagbabago/. Malapit sa puso ng mga nagsusulong ng panlipunang pagbabago si Andres Bonifacio, lider ng Katipunan. Sa okasyon ng kanyang ika-150 kaarawan sa Nobyembre 30, 2013, nangyari ang iba’t ibang aktibidad para bigyang-pugay ang
- [Simpleng pag-alala kay Prop. Raul Ingles (1929-2013)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/12/07/simpleng-pag-alala-kay-prop-raul-ingles-1929-2013/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (Disyembre 7, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/12/simpleng-pag-alala-kay-prop-raul-ingles-1929-2013/. UPDATE (Dec. 9, 2013, 8:50 a.m.): The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) will give a tribute to Prof. Raul Ingles on December 10 (Tuesday), 9:00 a.m. at the
- [Pangulong Aquino, retorika at propaganda](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/11/23/pangulong-aquino-retorika-at-propaganda/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (November 23, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/11/pangulong-aquino-retorika-at-propaganda/. Tuwing may protesta, asahan mo ang retorika. Madalas ko ngang biruin ang ilang kaibigang aktibista sa husay nilang bumuo ng mga salita para mapukaw ang interes ng madla. Sadyang mahalaga ang retorika sa
- [UP CMC statement: End the Tragedy of Impunity](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/11/22/up-cmc-statement-end-the-tragedy-of-impunity/) - N.B. - This is an official statement of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) on the fourth year of the Ampatuan massacre and the third year of the International Day to End Impunity. The statement is signed by 29 faculty members led by Dean Roland Tolentino and former deans Elena
- [15 widows of Ampatuan massacre victims give updates on fourth death anniversary of loved ones on November 23](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/11/22/15-widows-of-ampatuan-massacre-victims-give-updates-on-fourth-death-anniversary-of-loved-ones-on-november-23/) - N.B. - This is a media advisory for the activities on November 23 (Saturday) consisting of a press conference at UP Diliman in the morning and a protest action at Mendiola in the afternoon. Please feel free to share. Thank you. MEDIA ADVISORY November 22, 2013 15 widows of Ampatuan massacre victims give updates on
- [Ampatuan massacre widows, UP Mass Comm, UP Law commemorate gruesome killings, join `human chain' in Manila on November 22](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/11/21/ampatuan-massacre-widows-up-mass-comm-up-law-commemorate-gruesome-killings-join-human-chain-in-manila-on-november-22/) - N.B. - This is a media advisory for activities at the UP College of Mass Communication and UP College of Law on November 22 (Friday) in line with the commemoration of the fourth year of the Ampatuan massacre. Please feel free to share. Thank you. MEDIA ADVISORY November 21, 2013 Ampatuan massacre widows, UP Mass
- [`Impunity King’ President Aquino perpetuates culture of impunity](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/11/19/impunity-king-president-aquino-perpetuates-culture-of-impunity/) - N.B. - This is the unity statement of the End Impunity Alliance which was distributed during the press conference this morning (November 19) at the auditorium of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC). It has been four years since 58 individuals, including 32 journalists and media workers, were brutally killed
- [Groups to mark 4th anniversary of Ampatuan massacre](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/11/18/groups-to-mark-4th-anniversary-of-ampatuan-massacre/) - Journalists, members of the academe, human rights advocates and lawyers will hold a press conference tomorrow (November 19, Tuesday), 11:30 a.m. at the College of Mass Communication Auditorium, University of the Philippines -Diliman to announce the activities commemorating the fourth anniversary of the Ampatuan massacre and the third year of the International Day to End
- [Pagtulong, pag-alala at pagkondena](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/11/16/pagtulong-pag-alala-at-pagkondena/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (November 16, 2013). Nasa Maynila ako pero nasa iba ang utak ko. Tulad ng marami pang Pilipino, ginagampanan ko ang “normal” na gawain kahit na aaminin kong wala akong ganang magtrabaho. Paano ka ba naman magkakaroon ng lakas sa isang sitwasyong nakapanghihina? Suriin natin ang opisyal na
- [UP CMC commemorates Ampatuan massacre starting November 14](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/11/13/up-cmc-commemorates-ampatuan-massacre-starting-november-14/) - MEDIA ADVISORY November 13, 2013 UP CMC commemorates Ampatuan massacre starting November 14 The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) commemorates the fourth year of the Ampatuan massacre and the third year of the International Day to End Impunity with a series of activities from November 14 to 23. These activities
- [Bagyong Yolanda at ang trahedya ng pamamahala](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/11/09/bagyong-yolanda-at-ang-trahedya-ng-pamamahala/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (November 9, 2013). Buti naman at hindi pa sinasabi ni Pangulong Noynoy Aquino na si dating Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ang may kasalanan sa pagdating ng bagyong Yolanda (Haiyan) ngayong linggo. Kung sabagay, duda ako kung may mapagbubuntunan siya ng sisi sa pagtahak ng bagyong wala naman sa
- [Timog Korea at ang retorika ng `ano kaya’?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/11/02/timog-korea-at-ang-retorika-ng-ano-kaya/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (November 2, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/11/timog-korea-at-ang-retorika-ng-ano-kaya/. LUNGSOD INCHEON, Timog Korea (Nobyembre 1, 2013) – Para sa katulad kong nagmula sa naghihirap na bansa, magkahalong saya at lungkot ang nararamdaman tuwing bumibisita sa maunlad na bansa tulad ng Timog Korea.
- [Para sa estudyanteng nais huminto sa pag-aaral](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/10/19/para-sa-estudyanteng-nais-huminto-sa-pag-aaral/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (October 19, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/10/danilo-arao-para-sa-estudyanteng-nais-huminto-sa-pag-aaral/. Maraming politikal na usaping dapat suriin. Maraming panlipunang isyung dapat busisiin. Pero sa ngayon, pinili kong isulat na lang ang liham na ito para lang sa iyo. Nabalitaan ko kasing may plano kang
- [Hinahon sa masamang panahon](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/10/12/hinahon-sa-masamang-panahon/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (October 12, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/10/hinahon-sa-masamang-panahon/. Mahirap maging mahinahon sa mga panahong tulad nito. Una, sadyang masungit ang panahon. Noong Huwebes, halimbawa, biglang bumuhos ang matinding ulan sa Metro Manila na nagdulot ng pagbaha sa ilang lugar. Kasama ka
- [Tabaco, pagreretiro at pagbabago](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/10/26/tabaco-pagreretiro-at-pagbabago/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (October 26, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/10/tabaco-pagreretiro-at-pagbabago/. LUNGSOD TABACO, Albay (Oktubre 25, 2013) – Sadyang mainam bumalik sa lugar na medyo tahimik at payapa. Kahit na ang pansamantalang pagbisita ay hindi “tunay na pamamahinga,” iba pa rin ang dulot sa
- [World Teachers’ Day, pagtuturo at aktibismo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/10/05/world-teachers-day-pagtuturo-at-aktibismo/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (October 5, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/10/world-teachers-day-pagtuturo-at-aktibismo/. Guro, aktibista. Trabaho ko ang una. Ano naman ang ikalawa? Ewan ko. Noon pa man, hindi ako komportableng matawag na aktibista. Bagama’t masasabing progresibo ang pananaw ko (puwede mo pa ngang sabihing “subersibo”),
- [UP CMC awards 18 fellowships in 17th Graciano Lopez Jaena Community Journalism Workshop on Disaster Reporting](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/09/29/up-cmc-awards-18-fellowships/) - N.B. - This is the press release of the UP College of Mass Communication as regards the 17th Graciano Lopez Jaena Community Journalism Workshop to be held in October. Please feel free to share. Thank you. UP CMC awards 18 fellowships in 17th Graciano Lopez Jaena Community Journalism Workshop on Disaster Reporting Eighteen journalists, educators
- [Mark Joseph Solis, plahiyo at makabuluhang kritisismo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/09/28/mark-joseph-solis-plahiyo-at-makabuluhang-kritisismo/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (September 28, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/09/mark-joseph-solis-plahiyo-at-makabuluhang-kritisismo/> Photo grabber, photo thief, plagiarist. Makikita ang mga salitang ito kung gagawa ka ng Google search sa pangalang “Mark Joseph Solis.” Matatandaang inamin ni Solis noong gabi ng Setyembre 22 ang paggamit ng
- [Pagkamulat sa panahon ng Batas Militar](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/09/21/pagkamulat-sa-panahon-ng-batas-militar/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (September 21, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/09/pagkamulat-sa-panahon-ng-batas-militar/. Ipinanganak ako sa gitna ng nagkukunwaring katahimikan. Lumaki naman ako sa panahon ng aktwal na kaguluhan. Setyembre 21, 1968. Dahil mula sa ordinaryo’t hikahos na pamilya, walang espesyal sa aking araw ng kapanganakan.
- [Group calls for release of Ericson Acosta, other activists arrested in Hacienda Luisita](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/09/17/group-calls-for-release-of-ericson-acosta-other-activists-arrested-in-hacienda-luisita/) - N.B. - This is a press release from the Free Ericson Acosta Campaign. Please feel free to share. Thank you. September 17 2013 Reference: Anakpawis Rep. Fernando Hicap, 0920-227-1620 Call for release of Ericson Acosta, land reform advocates arrested in Hacienda Luisita We have a pork barrel king and a despotic landlord for a President.
- [The Voice of the Philippines at ang `tagumpay’ ni Darryl Shy](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/09/14/the-voice-of-the-philippines-at-ang-tagumpay-ni-darryl-shy/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (September 14, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/09/the-voice-of-the-philippines-at-ang-tagumpay-ni-darryl-shy/. Simulan natin ito sa isang nakakagulat na pag-amin. Hindi ako noon tagahanga ni Darryl Shy. Oo, kapuri-puri namang siya lang ang nag-audition sa The Voice of the Philippines (ABS-CBN) sa pamamagitan ng isang
- [FOI, CJA at ang argumentong `puwede na’](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/09/07/foi-cja-at-ang-argumentong-puwede-na/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (September 7, 2013). “Puwede na iyan!” Ito ang madalas na argumento ng isang nagmamadali’t naiinip. Kung matagal na nga namang nakabinbin ang isang bagay, natural lang na kailangan na itong harapin at agad-agad na tapusin. Nababanggit din ang tatlong salitang ito sa sitwasyong hindi malalimang sinuri ang
- [ADVISORY: Monsod, Briones talk about `pork' on Friday](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/09/05/advisory-monsod-briones-talk-about-pork-on-friday/) - MEDIA ADVISORY September 5, 2013 What: Pork After PDAF: What's Next on the Menu (a forum on the pork barrel system) When: September 6 (Friday), 11:30-1:30 p.m. Where: College of Education (Benitez Hall), UP Diliman, Quezon City Speakers (both professors emeritae of UP): former National Treasurer Liling Briones; and former NEDA Director-General Winnie Monsod Organizers:
- [Position Paper on the Eight Pending Senate Bills on Freedom of Information](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/09/04/position-paper-on-the-eight-pending-senate-bills-on-freedom-of-information/) - Position Paper on the Eight Pending Senate Bills on Freedom of Information Danilo A. Arao Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism College of Mass Communication University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media September 4, 2013 The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) has already issued
- [31 Agostong Tanaga ng Peryodista](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/08/31/31-agostong-tanaga-ng-peryodista/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (August 31, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/08/31-agostong-tanaga-ng-peryodista/. August - the eighth month of the Gregorian calendar (Merriam-Webster app) august - marked by majestic dignity and grandeur (Merriam-Webster app) Agosto 1 Peryodistang makata Nagpumilit tumula May umakmang salita Sa ritmo ng
- [Concerned UP professors call for noise barrage, intensified mass actions against pork barrel system](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/08/29/concerned-up-professors-call-for-noise-barrage/) - N.B. - This is a statement from the UP Faculty for the Abolition of the Presidential and Congressional Pork Barrel. Please feel free to share. Thank you. STATEMENT Concerned UP professors call for noise barrage, intensified mass actions against pork barrel system President Noynoy Aquino’s replacement of the present congressional pork barrel with a new
- [Noynoy PDAF `abolition' misleading, protests to continue - UP community](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/08/24/noynoy-pdaf-abolition-misleading-protests-to-continue-up-community/) - N.B. - This is the press release and statement of concerned UP students, faculty, staff and residents regarding the recent policy pronouncement of President Noynoy Aquino on the pork barrel issue and the need to join the mass action at Luneta on August 26 (Monday). Please disseminate. Thank you. PRESS RELEASE August 24, 2013 Noynoy
- [Pagkatapos ng protesta, ano na?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/08/24/pagkatapos-ng-protesta-ano-na/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (August 24, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/08/pagkatapos-ng-protesta-ano-na/. Hindi na mahirap manghikayat na sumama sa protesta sa Luneta sa Lunes (Agosto 26). Salamat sa midya, may ideya na ang maraming mamamayan sa mga susing usapin. Malinaw na rin ang malawak na
- [UP CMC calls for abolition of pork barrel, investigation of corruption, arrest of plunderers](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/08/23/up-cmc-calls-for-abolition-of-pork-barrel-investigation-of-corruption-arrest-of-plunderers/) - N.B. – This is the official statement of the UP College of Mass Communication on the pork barrel issue, signed by 29 faculty members and 14 staff led by Dean Roland Tolentino and former deans Luis Teodoro and Georgina Encanto. UP CMC calls for abolition of pork barrel, investigation of corruption, arrest of plunderers Statement
- [Senate Bill No. 380 at ang kursong Peryodismo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/08/17/senate-bill-no-380-at-ang-kursong-peryodismo/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (August 17, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/08/senate-bill-no-380-at-ang-kursong-peryodismo/. Magandang balita ba ang panukalang “Magna Carta for Journalists” ni Sen. Jinggoy Estrada? Ang Senate Bill No. (SBN) 380 ay kasalukuyang nakahain sa dalawang komite ng Senado - Public Information and Mass Media;
- [UP professors denounce the `sablay' pork barrel system](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/08/16/up-professors-denounce-the-sablay-pork-barrel-system/) - N.B. - This is the press release distributed during the press conference this morning (August 16) at Vinzons Hall, UP Diliman. The panelists were Profs. Gerry Lanuza (CSSP), Chim Zayas (CIS), Lito Manalili (CSWCD), Monette Flores (CAL), Lanie Flores (CAL), Marion Tan (CSWCD), Sarah Raymundo (CIS), Leonor Briones (NCPAG) and National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera (CAL).
- [UP professors wear the `Sablay' to oppose pork barrel](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/08/14/up-professors-wear-the-sablay-to-oppose-pork-barrel/) - MEDIA ADVISORY Concerned faculty members of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman will call for the abolition of the presidential social fund and the pork barrel system. They are expected to support the passage of House Bill No. 1535 which seeks to prohibit the allocation and use of public funds for the "pork barrel"
- [Konsumisyon sa pampublikong transportasyon](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/08/10/konsumisyon-sa-pampublikong-transportasyon/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (August 10, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/08/konsumisyon-sa-pampublikong-transportasyon/. Isa nang malaking pakikibaka sa maraming mamamayan ang araw-araw na paggamit ng pampublikong transportasyon. Kung wala kang sariling sasakyan, kailangan mong mas maagang umalis ng bahay para mag-abang ng traysikel, dyip, FX, tren
- [Usapang UPCAT](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/08/03/usapang-upcat/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (August 3, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/08/usapang-upcat/. Sa loob ng kampus ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (UP) Diliman, nagkalat na ang mga tarpaulin malapit sa mga building na gagamitin para sa UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) ngayong Sabado’t Linggo (Agosto 3
- [Six MassComm profs recognized as UP Artists (2012-2014)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/08/01/six-masscomm-profs-recognized-as-up-artists/) - N.B. - This is the press release of the UP College of Mass Communication regarding the recognition of six of its faculty members as UP Artists. PRESS RELEASE 1 August 2013 Six MassComm profs recognized as UP Artists (2012-2014) Six faculty members of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) have
- [Press Release of UP Staff and Student Regents: UP Board of Regents reopens discussions on naming college after Marcos technocrat](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/07/31/press-release-of-up-staff-and-student-regents-up-board-of-regents-reopens-discussions-on-naming-college-after-marcos-technocrat/) - N.B. - This is a joint press release of the Staff and Student Regents on a controversial issue at UP. Please feel free to share. Thank you. Joint Press Release of the University of the Philippines Staff Regent and Student Regent 31 July 2013 UP Board of Regents reopens discussions on naming college after Marcos
- [Fellowships open for 17th Lopez Jaena Community Journalism Workshop on Disaster Reporting in October](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/07/30/fellowships-open-for-17th-lopez-jaena-community-journalism-workshop-on-disaster-reporting-in-october/) - N.B. - This is the press release for the 17th Graciano Lopez Jaena Community Journalism Workshop which happens in October. The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) will hold the 17th Graciano Lopez Jaena Community Journalism Workshop from October 13 to 19 at the UP College of Mass Communication, Diliman, Quezon
- [Aktibista at dominanteng midya](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/07/28/aktibista-at-dominanteng-midya/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (July 27, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/07/aktibista-at-dominanteng-midya/. Sa mata ng dominanteng midya, masama ang mga aktibista. Bigyan man sila ng espasyo, asahan mo ang negatibong anggulo. Sa pagitan ng mga awtoridad at ng mga aktibista, kapansin-pansin sa mga ulat ang
- [End Impunity Now! (UP CMC statement)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/07/20/end-impunity-now-up-cmc-statement/) - N.B. - This is the statement of the UP CMC in time for the President's 4th State of the Nation Address on July 22, signed by 22 faculty members (full-time and part-time) led by Dean Roland Tolentino; 9 administrative staff and research personnel; 173 undergraduate students; and 8 graduate students. For verification and more information,
- [May SONA ka ba?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/07/20/may-sona-ka-ba/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (July 20, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/07/may-sona-ka-ba/. May tanong ang public service announcement (PSA) ng gobyerno: “Ano ang SONA mo?” Para sa akin, mas mainam na alamin muna ang sagot sa isang batayang tanong: “Ano ang SONA?” Dito lang kasi
- [Ang kakaibang peryodismo ni Christine Puche](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/07/13/ang-kakaibang-peryodismo-ni-christine-puche/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (July 13, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/07/ang-kakaibang-peryodismo-ni-christine-puche/. Mahirap para sa isang peryodistang magsulat tungkol sa mga tinaguriang komunista. Sa panahon ng matinding opensiba ng militar laban sa mga diumanong kaaway, kahit ang ilang miyembro ng midya ay napagbibintangang kasangkot sa
- [Minions, midya at propaganda kaugnay ng SONA](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/07/06/minions-midya-at-propaganda-kaugnay-ng-sona/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (July 6, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/07/minions-midya-at-propaganda-kaugnay-ng-sona/. Simpleng tanong lang: Ano kaya ang mayroon sa Minions at sikat na sikat sila ngayon? Ang Minions ay mga karakter sa animated na pelikulang Despicable Me (2010) na muling nagbabalik sa sequel nitong
- [Filipinas at Pilipinas bilang pangalan ng bansa](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/06/29/filipinas-at-pilipinas-bilang-pangalan-ng-bansa/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (June 29, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/06/filipinas-at-pilipinas-bilang-pangalan-ng-bansa/. Kung ikaw ang papipiliin, ano ang gusto mong pangalan ng bansa natin? Filipinas o Pilipinas? Pag-isipan nating mabuti ito. Naglabas kasi ng resolusyon ang Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) noong Abril 12 na
- [STFAP at ang nagbabagong kultura sa UP Diliman](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/06/22/stfap-at-ang-nagbabagong-kultura-sa-up-diliman/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (June 22, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/06/stfap-at-ang-nagbabagong-kultura-sa-up-diliman/. Pasensiya na sa tila sermon ng isang nakatatanda. May kailangan lang akong ipaalala sa kasalukuyang kabataan. Bagama’t ang pagbabago sa paglipas ng panahon ay inaasahan, may mga bagay na kailangang iwasan. Hayaan mong
- [Anti-student provisions in the UP Code of 1961 should be revoked](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/06/20/anti-student-provisions-in-the-up-code-of-1961-should-be-revoked/) - N.B. - This is a statement of the Justice for Kristel Alliance released in time for the UP Board of Regents (BOR) meeting today (June 20). The Justice for Kristel Alliance on “The Committee Report on the Review of Articles 330, 430 and 431”: Unacceptable June 20, 2013 The policy statement of the UP Board
- [Pagkatapos ng Araw ng Kalayaan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/06/15/pagkatapos-ng-araw-ng-kalayaan/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (June 15, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/06/pagkatapos-ng-araw-ng-kalayaan/. Ano ba ang ipinagdiwang natin noong Hunyo 12? Independence Day o In Dependence Day? Ang nangyari sa araw na iyon noong 1898 ay malinaw naman. Binasa sa Kawit, Cavite ang isang deklarasyon ng
- [Lesbian bilang bida’t kawawa](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/06/10/lesbian-bilang-bidat-kawawa/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (June 8, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/06/lesbian-bilang-bidat-kawawa/. Bidang bida ang mga lesbian noong nakaraang linggo. Una, inamin ng isang sikat na mang-aawit na siya ay “tomboy.” Ikalawa, pansamantalang tinanggal ang comic strip ng isang kartunista dahil sa kanyang pagtalakay sa
- [Maynila, gobyerno at impyerno](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/06/01/manila-gobyerno-at-impyerno/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (June 1, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/06/maynila-gobyerno-at-impyerno/. Opo, tungkol ito sa bagong nobela ni Dan Brown na may pamagat na Inferno (Doubleday, 2013). Hindi tulad ni Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Francis Tolentino na binatikos si Brown sa isang
- [Pakikibaka sa pagreretiro](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/05/25/pakikibaka-sa-pagreretiro/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (May 25, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/05/pakikibaka-sa-pagreretiro/. LUNGSOD TABACO, Albay (Mayo 25, 2013) – Dito ipinanganak at lumaki ang asawa ko. Dito na kami magreretiro. Kahit na 20 taon pa bago kami umabot sa mandatory retirement age na 65, mainam
- [Eleksiyon bilang limitadong espasyo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/05/18/eleksiyon-bilang-limitadong-espasyo/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (May 18, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/05/eleksiyon-bilang-limitadong-espasyo/. Tapos na ang halalan. Patuloy pa rin ang kahirapan. Kung susuriin ang mga nangunguna ngayon sa bilangan, masasabing pare-parehong mukha’t pangalan ang mailuluklok sa maraming puwesto sa lokal at pambansang antas. Pamilyar ang
- [Eleksiyon at social media](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/05/11/eleksiyon-at-social-media/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (May 11, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/05/eleksiyon-at-social-media/. Para sa mga kandidatong may limitadong pondo, malaki ang pasasalamat nila sa social media tulad ng Facebook. Bukod sa libreng paggamit ng mga ito, may paniniwalang malawak na botante ang naaabot sa simpleng
- [Handa ka bang bumoto kay Casiño?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/05/04/handa-ka-bang-bumoto-kay-casino/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (May 4, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/05/handa-ka-bang-bumoto-kay-casino/. Kung nagdesisyon ka nang iboto para senador si Teodoro “Teddy” Casiño, hindi mo na kailangang ituloy ang pagbabasa. Tanggapin mo na lang ang aking pasasalamat at ipasa na lang ito sa ibang botanteng
- [Para sa estudyanteng nagtapos nang may karangalan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/04/27/para-sa-estudyanteng-nagtapos-nang-may-karangalan/) - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (April 27, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/04/para-sa-estudyanteng-nagtapos-nang-may-karangalan/. May biro sa wikang Ingles tungkol sa dalawang klase ng estudyante: Those who are running for honors and those who are running away from honors. Kung ikaw ay nasa unang klasipikasyon at nagtapos nang may
- [UP community remembers 40th day of UPM student's suicide for failure to pay tuition](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/04/24/up-community-remembers-40th-day-of-upm-students-suicide-for-failure-to-pay-tuition/) - N.B. - This is a media advisory for a memorial service that will happen at 5 p.m. today (April 24) at the UP campus. Media coverage is requested. Thank you. WHAT: Memorial service on the 40th day of UP Manila student who committed suicide last March 15 for failure to pay her tuition. Parents of
- [TIME 100 bilang propaganda at negosyo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/04/20/time-100-bilang-propaganda-at-negosyo/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (April 20, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/04/time-100-bilang-propaganda-at-negosyo/. Tulad ng inaasahan, nagdiriwang ang Malakanyang sa pagkakasama ni Pangulong Noynoy Aquino sa kategoryang “Leaders” ng 2013 TIME 100. Ito ay ang listahan ngayong taon ng publikasyong TIME tungkol sa 100 indibidwal sa
- [Kuwento ng sagradong grado](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/04/13/kuwento-ng-sagradong-grado/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (April 13, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/04/kuwento-ng-sagradong-grado/. Tulad ng iba pang estudyante, pinagdaanan ko rin ang pagiging GC. Sa mga hindi nakakaalam, ang ibig sabihin ng GC ay “grade-conscious” – ang parating pag-iisip kung paano mapapataas ang marka sa isang
- [Concerned sectors demand junking of forced leave of absence, socialized tuition at UP](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/04/11/concerned-sectors-demand-junking-of-forced-leave-of-absence-socialized-tuition-at-up/) - N.B. - This is a media advisory in time for a mass action tomorrow morning (April 12) at Quezon Hall, UP Diliman. Media coverage is requested. Thank you. Concerned sectors demand junking of forced leave of absence, socialized tuition at UP What: Rally, noise Barrage in time for the special meeting of the Board of
- [Gusto mo pa bang mag-aral sa UP?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/04/06/gusto-mo-pa-bang-mag-aral-sa-up/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (April 6, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/04/gusto-mo-pa-bang-mag-aral-sa-up/. Aminin mo. Nagdadalawang-isip ka. Kung nasa hayskul ka pa lang, pinag-iisipan mo nang seryoso kung kukuha ka ng eksaminasyon para makapasok sa tinaguriang “pambansang unibersidad” ng ating bansa. Kung estudyante ka naman ng
- [Kung bakit hindi dapat pangalanan ang nagpakamatay](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/03/23/kung-bakit-hindi-dapat-pangalanan-ang-nagpakamatay/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (March 23, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/03/kung-bakit-hindi-dapat-pangalanan-ang-nagpakamatay/. Salamat sa midya, alam na nating lahat ang kanyang pangalan. Umaga pa lang ng Biyernes (Marso 15), unti-unting kumalat ang balitang nagpakamatay ang isang estudyante ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (UP) Manila dahil sa
- [Urgent advisory to students of J 117 TWX, Comm 100 WWX and J 200-1](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/03/29/urgent-advisory/) - Dear students of J 117 TWX (Online Journalism), Comm 100 WWX (Introduction to Communication and Media) and J 200-1 (Thesis): Please make sure that you have filled out the student evaluation of teacher (SET) form online so that I could post your final grades within the first week of April. The deadline for submission of
- [Pag-aakda bilang pagtatakda ng peryodista](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/03/16/pag-aakda-bilang-pagtatakda-ng-peryodista/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (March 16, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/03/pag-aakda-bilang-pagtatakda-ng-peryodista/. Para sa isang peryodista, ang pag-aakda ay palaging nakatakda. Parating may hinahabol dahil laging nagmamadali ang balita. Parating may inuulat dahil ang bansa’y hindi nauubusan ng problema. May mga problemang paikot-ikot, may mga
- [UP community slams ‘debt sentence’ on Kristel](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/03/20/up-community-slams-debt-sentence-on-kristel/) - N.B. - This is a media advisory and press release regarding a press conference to be held today (Wednesday), 11:30 a.m. at the Palma Hall steps, UP Diliman, Quezon City. The Justice for Kristel Alliance will symbolically "give up" UP IDs for a greater cause. It may be recalled that a UP Manila student committed
- [Seryosong pagtingin sa aktibismo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/03/09/seryosong-pagtingin-sa-aktibismo/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (March 9, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/03/seryosong-pagtingin-sa-aktibismo/. Madaling matawag na aktibista. Mahirap panindigan ang esensiya. Unang ginamit ang salitang activism noong 1915, ayon sa Merriam-Webster. Ito ang kahulugan ng salita sa wikang Ingles: "(noun) a doctrine or practice that emphasizes
- [Decriminalizing libel reduces chilling effect on journalists](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/03/13/decriminalizing-libel-reduces-chilling-effect-on-journalists/) - N.B. - A journalism student from the UP College of Mass Communication emailed some questions on the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 and libel. Allow me to share with you my short answers. Do you think the libel clause in the Cybercrime Prevention Law (CPL) is necessary? The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 expands the
- [Politika at retorika ng kampanya](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/03/02/politika-at-retorika-ng-kampanya/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (March 2, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/03/politika-at-retorika-ng-kampanya/. Maraming pangako ang mga kandidato kapalit ng ating boto. Lahat ng gusto nating marinig, asahang sasabihin nila. Nagsimula na noong Pebrero 12 ang kampanya ng mga kandidato sa pagkasenador at para sa mga
- [Para sa lider-estudyanteng may agam-agam](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/02/23/para-sa-lider-estudyanteng-may-agam-agam/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (February 23, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/02/para-sa-lider-estudyanteng-may-agam-agam/. Unti-unting bumababa ang iyong mga grado habang tuloy-tuloy mong ginagampanan ang iyong tungkulin. Minsa’y hindi mo na alam kung ano ang mauuna – ang pag-uulit ng mga kursong madalas kang lumiban o ang
- [CONTEND statement on the 2013 University Student Council Elections](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/02/21/contend-statement-on-the-2013-university-student-council-elections/) - N.B. - This is the statement of CONTEND on the USC elections at UP Diliman. I post this on my blog as I fully support it. Disclosure: I have been part of CONTEND since I became a full-time faculty member in 2001. We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim… Sometimes we
- [Eleksiyon at ang retorika ng daang matuwid](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/02/16/eleksiyon-at-ang-retorika-ng-daang-matuwid/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (February 16, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/02/eleksiyon-at-ang-retorika-ng-daang-matuwid/. Kung susuriin ang retorika ng mga kandidatong tumatakbo sa ilalim ng Team PNoy, tinatahak daw nila ang "daang matuwid." Para naman sa mga kandidato ng United Nationalist Alliance (UNA), ang kanilang itinataguyod naman
- [Cyber-bullying could be unconsciously done](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/02/11/cyber-bullying-could-be-unconsciously-done/) - N.B. - A graduate student from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) who is conducting research on cyber-bullying asked nine questions. Below are my short answers. How prevalent are the cases of cyber-bullying in the Philippines? Newspaper reports on cyber-bullying may be considered anecdotal and therefore do not provide the entire picture in terms
- [Pagmamahalan sa pamantayan ng peryodismo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/02/09/pagmamahalan-sa-pamantayan-ng-peryodismo/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (February 9, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/02/pagmamahalan-sa-pamantayan-ng-peryodismo/. Kung ang peryodismo ay madaling bigyang-kahulugan, ang pag-ibig ay nananatiling misteryo sa hinaba-haba ng personal na pinagdaanan. Biro nga ng iba, ang pagmamahalan ay parang kalaswaan. Kung gagamit kasi ng isang kasabihan sa
- [Baybayin natin ang kahirapan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/02/02/baybayin-natin-ang-kahirapan/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (February 2, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/02/baybayin-natin-ang-kahirapan/. Sa ating paglabas sa pinagmulan para makarating sa pupuntahan, maraming imaheng nakikita sa pagbaybay sa mga lansangan – karangyaan at kahirapan, kalinisan at karumihan. Ang dapat ay mapayapang pagbiyaheng okasyon para ipikit ang
- [Bukas na liham sa mga opisyal ng Globe Telecom](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/01/26/bukas-na-liham-sa-mga-opisyal-ng-globe-telecom/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (January 26, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/01/bukas-na-liham-sa-mga-opisyal-ng-globe-telecom/. Nakakuha ako ng dalawang statement of account (SOA) para sa Nobyembre at Disyembre 2012 mula sa inyong kompanya. May mga dapat daw akong bayaran. Nakapagtataka lang dahil noong 2009 ko pa hiniling ang
- [Media advisory on UP protest vs Tubbataha Reef damage, VFA on January 30](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/01/29/media-advisory-on-up-protest-vs-tubbataha-reef-damage-vfa-on-january-30/) - WHAT: Mass action against Tubbataha Reef damage, Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) WHO: UP Alliance to Save the Tubbataha, Junk VFA (a newly formed organization of concerned UP Diliman students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni and friends) WHEN: January 30 (Wednesday), 5:00 p.m. WHERE: AS steps, Palma Hall, UP Diliman, Quezon City WHY: To quote from the
- [FYI sa FOI](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/01/19/fyi-sa-foi/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (January 19, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/01/fyi-sa-foi/. Ang mabilisang pagsang-ayon ay kailangang maiwasan. Ang bulag na pagsuporta ay kailangang maiwasto. Bagama’t walang debate sa usapin ng pakikipaglaban para sa mga batayang kalayaan, marami pa rin tayong dapat malaman tungkol sa
- [Reviewing the Campus Journalism Act of 1991](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/01/17/reviewing-the-campus-journalism-act-of-1991/) - N.B. - This is my keynote speech for the National Conference on Campus Journalism and 6th Writing Competition on January 17, 2013 at the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP)-Tagaytay. I was invited by the Organization of Student Services Educators, Inc. (OSSEI) which organized the event. Isang mapagpalayang hapon sa inyong lahat! A liberating afternoon
- [My views on Marcos and Martial Law](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/01/16/my-views-on-marcos-and-martial-law/) - N.B. - A student from Ateneo de Manila University emailed nine questions about Marcos and Martial Law. I think my answers are worth sharing, hence this post. What did Marcos do to help in the development of the country? Absolutely nothing. He committed grave human rights violations and amassed ill-gotten wealth particularly during the dark
- [Researching new media (Thesis It! presentation)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/01/15/researching-new-media-thesis-it-presentation/) - I prepared a slide presentation on new media for the seminar titled "Thesis It!" organized by the Communication Research Society (CRS), a student organization at the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC). Students who are currently writing their theses attended the activity. If you're interested, you may now go to URL
- [Cybercrime law at ang pag-aaral ng peryodismo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/01/12/cybercrime-law-at-ang-pag-aaral-ng-peryodismo/) - N.B. - This was published in Pinoy Weekly (January 13, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/01/cybercrime-law-at-ang-pag-aaral-ng-peryodismo/ Kung seryoso kang mag-aaral ng peryodismo, kailangan mong tutulan ang cybercrime law. Ipinatupad noong Oktubre 3 ang Republic Act No. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 o mas kilala bilang cybercrime law). Pinatawan
- [`Noynoying' bilang salita ng taon?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2013/01/05/noynoying-bilang-salita-ng-taon/) - N.B. – This was published in Pinoy Weekly (January 5, 2013), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2013/01/noynoying-bilang-salita-ng-taon/. Wala akong kapangyarihang magtakda pero may karapatan naman akong mag-akda! Hindi pa huli ang lahat para hikayatin ang mga eksperto sa wikang Filipino na gawing salita ng taon ang “noynoying” kahit na naging
- [Blogging ethics and standards (WordCamp PHL)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2012/10/27/blogging-ethics-and-standards-wordcamp-phl/) - This is my presentation at the WordCamp Philippines today (October 27), 2:20 p.m. at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) in Makati City. Before my actual presentation, I showed this news clip on how politicians use social media. I then proceeded to discuss blogging ethics and standards using this slide presentation as my discussion flow.
- [VIDEO: Launch of my three books in Filipino on August 16, 2012](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2012/09/14/video-launch-of-my-three-books-in-filipino-on-august-16-2012/) - This is a video documentation of the launch of my three books on August 16, 2012 at the auditorium of the College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, Quezon City. The books are titled Kon(tra)teksto: Pag-uungkat, Pag-uulat at Pagmumulat (DLSU Publishing House); Hay, Buhay! Reklamong Todo-todo Mula sa Nag-aalboroto (UP Press); and
- [Table of Contents of my three books in Filipino](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2012/08/30/table-of-contents-of-my-three-books-in-filipino/) - The University of the Philippines Diliman Main Library scanned the front and back covers and the table of contents of my three recently-launched books in Filipino. These are retrieved from http://uplibrarybulletin.wordpress.com/2012/08/23/notable-donation-of-danilo-arana-arao/ and re-uploaded on my personal Issuu account. I've also taken the liberty of providing a loose translation of the books' titles. Kon(tra)teksto: Pag-uungkat, Pag-uulat
- [Mga talumpati sa paglulunsad ng tatlo kong libro noong Agosto 16](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2012/08/22/mga-talumpati-sa-paglulunsad-ng-tatlo-kong-libro-noong-agosto-16/) - Inilunsad ang tatlo kong libro noong Agosto 16 (Huwebes), 2:00 p.m. sa auditorium ng College of Mass Communication (CMC), UP Diliman. Umabot sa 100 katao ang dumalo na binubuo ng mga peryodista, guro, administrador, mass leader at iba pang kaibigan at kamag-anak. Ang post na ito ay nagsisilbing dokumentasyon ng proseso (process documentation) ng aktibidad.
- [Journalism educator launches three books in Filipino on August 16](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2012/08/05/journalism-educator-launches-three-books-in-filipino-on-august-16/) - N.B. - This is a press release I wrote to help promote the launch of my three books on August 16. Feel free to disseminate. Thank you for your support. Three books of essays in Filipino will be launched on August 16 (Thursday), 2 p.m. at the auditorium of the College of Mass Communication (CMC),
- [UP Press launches Arao's Hay, Buhay! book, 11 others](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2012/07/20/up-press-launches-araos-hay-buhay-book-11-others/) - The University of the Philippines (UP) Press holds a mass launch of 12 books on August 3 (Friday), 5:00 p.m. on the second floor of Balay Kalinaw in UP Diliman, Quezon City. My book titled “Hay, Buhay! Reklamong Todo-todo Mula sa Nag-aalboroto” is one of the books to be launched. Published by the UP Press
- [(Updated) DLSU launches Arao's Kon(tra)teksto book, 131 others on June 11](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2012/05/31/dlsu-launches-araos-kontrateksto-book-131-others-on-june-11/) - The De La Salle University (DLSU) Publishing House will have a mass launch of 132 ebooks and print books on June 11 (Monday), 4:00 p.m. at the DLS College of Saint Benilde Hotel International Conference Center on Arellano Avenue corner Estrada Street, Malate, Manila. My book titled "Kon(tra)teksto: Pag-uungkat, Pag-uulat at Pagmumulat" is among the
- [(Updated) Kon(tra)teksto book already out](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2012/06/26/kontrateksto-book-already-out/) - N.B. - This is a press release I wrote which aims to promote the first of my three books scheduled to be published this year. Please feel free to disseminate. Thank you. A new book titled Kon(tra)teksto: Pag-uungkat, Pag-uulat at Pagmumulat by Danilo Araña Arao is already off the press. Launched last June 11 by
- [Blogging, social media and journalism (iBlog 8 presentation)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2012/05/25/blogging-social-media-and-journalism-iblog-8-presentation/) - This is the slide presentation I used for the 20-minute speech I gave at the iBlog: The 8th Philippine Blogging Summit today (May 25), 1:00 p.m. at the College of Law, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman. This is the live stream of iBlog8, courtesy of Janette Toral's justin.tv account.
- [Defining 'proper' disclosure in journalism](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2012/05/24/defining-proper-disclosure-in-journalism/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (January 12) where I write a column (Subtext). It’s the ethics, my friend. Even if I’m not involved directly in the issue, I am compelled to react to Mr. Lito Zulueta’s January 10 letter to the editor in Business World titled “Who will watch the watchdog?” Zulueta
- [The prostitution of entertainment journalism](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2012/05/24/the-prostitution-of-entertainment-journalism/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (November 30, 2011) where I write a column (Subtext). A young actress gets interviewed Sunday afternoon by a highly-rated entertainment show about her break-up with a young actor. The latter’s sexual orientation then hogs the headlines as the public reads between the lines of his ex-girlfriend’s statement.
- [Asserting journalism at a `praise’ conference](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2012/05/24/asserting-journalism-at-a-praise-conference/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (November 23, 2011) where I write a column (Subtext). Right from the start, you already sense that there is something wrong with this media event. One minute, the male host claims “Walang topic na off limits.” And then the female co-host later describes the foreign dignitary as
- [Ang Kulê sa panahon ng personal at pulitikal na pag-aalinlangan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2012/05/24/ang-kule-sa-panahon-ng-personal-at-pulitikal-na-pag-aalinlangan/) - N.B. - This was published in the souvenir program of the Philippine Collegian Grand Alumni Homecoming on October 7, 2011 at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman. The full text of this article is also uploaded in http://www.philippinecollegian.org/ang-kule-sa-panahon-ng-personal-at-pulitikal-na-pag-aalinlangan/. Malaking bahagi ang progresibong pahayagan sa pagharap sa anumang pag-aalinlangan. Naging “newsie”* ako sa Philippine Collegian (o
- [New, unofficial version of `UP Naming Mahal'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/10/30/new-unofficial-version-of-up-naming-mahal/) - A former student sent me an mp3 file of a rendition of UP Naming Mahal, the university hymn of the University of the Philippines (UP), by progressive artists Noel Cabangon (formerly of Buklod), Cooky Chua (former lead singer of Color It Red), Chikoy Pura (lead singer of The Jerks), Gary Granada and Bayang Barrios (formerly
- [Para sa estudyanteng nakikibaka](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/03/12/para-sa-estudyanteng-nakikibaka/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 10 (March 12-28, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/03/para-sa-estudyanteng-nakikibaka. Hindi ito sermon mula sa nakatatanda kundi isang munting paalala. Alam mo na ang iskedyul ng mga kilos-protesta mula ngayon hanggang sa pagtatapos ng semestre ngayong
- [Journalism ethics, social media and the blame game](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/08/11/journalism-ethics-social-media-and-the-blame-game/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (August 9) where I write a column (Subtext). International Relations students from the Lyceum of the Philippines University emailed questions on the culture of blaming in Philippine society. I think my answers are worth sharing to a broader audience as I tried to highlight the misuse of
- [A call for a 'media-friendly' freedom of information act](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/08/05/a-call-for-a-media-friendly-freedom-of-information-act/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (August 2) where I write a column (Subtext). Unless the Aquino administration adopts the “Bayan Muna version,” I cannot find any reason to support current government initiatives to pass a freedom of information act (FOIA). As it is, the proposed consolidated version of the FOIA pending in
- [SONA and the TV camera](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/08/01/sona-and-the-tv-camera/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (July 26) where I write a column (Subtext). There is no denying that the state of the nation address (SONA) last July 25 is a made-for-TV production and that President Benigno Aquino III spends most of the time playing to the camera. All the necessary elements for
- [Fighting for Facebook access](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/07/26/fighting-for-facebook-access/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (July 19) where I write a column (Subtext). As many state universities and colleges (SUCs) in the Philippines are protesting cuts in the budget for tertiary education, some students and faculty members of Ateneo de Davao University are denouncing the alleged ban in the use of social
- [Journalism, activism, scholarship and membership in the ASEAN](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/07/14/journalism-activism-scholarship-and-membership-in-the-asean/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (July 12) where I write a column (Subtext). There are questions worth asking as there are answers worth sharing. Three journalists from the Philippines, Myanmar and Timor Leste interviewed me about the relationship between journalism and activism, as well as the pros and cons of the Association
- [Assessing the ASEAN press](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/07/08/assessing-the-asean-press/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (July 5) where I write a column (Subtext). JAKARTA, Indonesia – Fourteen journalists from Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Timor Leste and Vietnam started their two-week training last July 4 (Monday) at the Hotel Gran Mahakam in this city. Titled “Reporting on Regional Integration in Southeast Asia: History,
- [My views on advocacy journalism (video)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/07/01/my-views-on-advocacy-journalism-video/) - This is an impromptu spiel as requested by the Union of Journalists of the Philippines-University of the Philippines (UJP-UP) in preparation for its audio-visual presentation. The recording was done last June 30 (Thursday) at the UP System Information Office (SIO).
- [This article is brought to you by Meralco](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/06/30/this-article-is-brought-to-you-by-meralco/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (June 28) where I write a column (Subtext). Consider this a weird case of product placement and open denouncement. Established in 1903, this particular investor-owned electric utility definitely has a long history of serving the needs of generations of Filipinos. It is not surprising that from simply
- [Quantifying the still limited reach of blogging and social networking](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/06/28/quantifying-the-still-limited-reach-of-blogging-and-social-networking/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (June 21) where I write a column (Subtext). As a journalist, I agree that the blogosphere and social media are good sources of leads for stories to write. Some of the better-written blogs are even sometimes quoted by the so-called traditional media. As regards social networking sites
- [Covering the Spratlys dispute](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/06/22/covering-the-spratlys-dispute/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (June 14) where I write a column (Subtext). A journalist from Vietnam requested an interview via email on how the media report on the Philippines’ territorial claims. Please allow me to share my answers. Have the Philippine media covered thoroughly the recent clashes on the sea between
- [Journalism and the myth of a 'writing style'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/06/09/journalism-and-the-myth-of-a-writing-style/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (June 7) where I write a column (Subtext). In journalism, there is no such thing as “writing style” in the sense that a journalist should learn to adjust his or her manner of communication based on preferences of the audience. If the audience fails to understand the
- [Explaining the inverted flag](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/06/03/explaining-the-inverted-flag/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (May 31) where I write a column (Subtext). So a still unidentified administrator of President Benigno Aquino’s website was reprimanded “severely” for uploading last May 26 an inverted Philippine flag which inadvertently implied a state of war in the country. What is supposed to be a harmless
- [Usapang lalaki (2)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/05/09/usapang-lalaki-2/) - N.B. - This was published in the May 8-14, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/usapang-lalaki-2-huli-sa-dalawang-bahagi/. Malas kung babae, masuwerte kung lalaki. Sinusukat ang kahusayan ng babae batay sa pamantayan ng pagiging lalaki. Ang kahinaan naman ng lalaki ay hinuhusgahan batay sa diumanong katangian ng babae. Para
- [Ampatuan massacre and a journalism school’s obligation](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/05/27/ampatuan-massacre-and-a-journalism-school’s-obligation/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (May 24) where I write a column (Subtext). Author’s note: This article is based on a speech I gave on May 23 at the House of Representatives. That day was the commemoration of the 18th month of the Ampatuan massacre on November 23, 2009. Never forget the
- [Para sa estudyante ni Chit Estella (1957-2011)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/05/15/para-sa-estudyante-ni-chit-estella/) - N.B. - This was published in the May 13-19, 2011 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2011/05/para-sa-estudyante-ni-chit-estella-1958-2011/. Update (May 16, 7:30 a.m.): Family members and friends, as well as colleagues from the academe and media, pay tribute to Prof. Lourdes "Chit" Estella-Simbulan today (May 16, Monday), 6:00
- [Road safety and a journalist’s death](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/05/19/road-safety-and-a-journalists-death/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (May 17) where I write a column (Subtext). It took a prominent person’s tragic death to bring to the government’s attention the urgent need for effective traffic management on the widest street in Quezon City, notoriously dubbed the killer highway. As of this writing, government officials are
- [Ethics and citizen journalism (two questions)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/05/17/ethics-and-citizen-journalism-two-questions/) - A Ph.D. student of Communication Studies from the University of Tehran in Iran emailed two questions regarding ethics and citizen journalism. Allow me to share my answers. 1. What is most important challenge of citizen journalism? Could you please explain it? Professional journalists should serve as good examples for citizen journalists, bloggers and social media
- [Making sense of the salary increase for government employees](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/05/15/making-sense-of-the-salary-increase-for-government-employees/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (May 12) where I write a column (Subtext). To assure workers that he is on their side, President Noynoy Aquino announced in time for International Labor Day last May 1 that the third tranche of the salary increase for government employees will be given in June, or
- [Contextualizing World Press Freedom Day](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/05/05/contextualizing-world-press-freedom-day/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (May 3) where I write a column (Subtext). In case you don’t know, today (May 3) is World Press Freedom Day. Perhaps there’s another fact that would surprise you: This celebration has been going on for exactly 20 years now! The first World Press Freedom Day happened
- [Basahin po nang nakatayo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/05/01/basahin-po-nang-nakatayo/) - N.B. - This was published in the April 29-May 5, 2011 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2011/05/basahin-po-nang-nakatayo/. Masyadong komportable ang maghapong pag-upo o paghiga. Kung walang nararamdamang sakit sa katawan, mas mainam po sigurong tumayo paminsan-minsan para maramdaman ang pansamantalang kawalan ng ginhawa. Ginagamit natin ang
- [Kalat-kalat na pagmumuni-muni tungkol sa buhay-buhay](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/04/24/kalat-kalat-na-pagmumuni-muni-tungkol-sa-buhay-buhay/) - N.B. - This was published in the April 22-28, 2011 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2011/04/kalat-kalat-na-pagmumuni-muni-tungkol-sa-buhay-buhay/. Abril 24. Pasko ng pagkabuhay. Ang kinikilalang diyos ng mga Kristiyano'y ipinakita ang kanyang kapangyarihan sa pamamagitan ng literal na pagbangon mula sa pinagkalibingan. Maraming naniniwala sa himala bagama't mayroon
- [Why journalists should cover the ASEAN](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/04/28/why-journalists-should-cover-the-asean/) - N.B. This was published in The Lobbyist (April 26) where I write a column (Subtext). JAKARTA, Indonesia – A journalist's everyday challenge is to make the uninteresting interesting and, to paraphrase an old saying, “to make what matters matter”. A committed journalist tries his or her best to report on what is perceived to be
- [5 excuses for committing plagiarism](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/04/21/5-excuses-for-committing-plagiarism/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (April 19) where I write a column (Subtext). Don’t worry. This is not about an award-winning writer whose admission of plagiarism proved to be trivial and misplaced, at least based on his column article last April 18 (Monday). I decided against identifying him and citing the title
- [Pagninilay-nilay sa mga Hudas ng ating buhay](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/04/16/pagninilay-nilay-sa-mga-hudas-ng-ating-buhay/) - N.B. - This was published in the April 15-21, 2011 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2011/04/pagninilay-nilay-sa-mga-hudas-ng-ating-buhay/. Semana Santa. Muli nating balikan ang kalbaryo ni Hesus na natapos sa kanyang pagkamatay habang nakapako sa krus. (Hindi na muna ako makikipagdebate sa mga Katolikong nagsasabing patuloy pa rin
- [Concrete action needed to stop the killings (An open letter to President Benigno Aquino III)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/04/18/concrete-action-needed-to-stop-the-killings-an-open-letter-to-president-benigno-aquino-iii/) - N.B. - This is an open letter from selected media groups and faculty members of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC). Please feel free to disseminate. Thank you. CONCRETE ACTION NEEDED TO STOP THE KILLINGS AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BENIGNO AQUINO III AS THE NATION takes its annual Holy
- [Willing Willie, pyrrhic victory and harmless advocacy](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/04/14/willing-willie-pyrrhic-victory-and-harmless-advocacy/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (April 12) where I write a column (Subtext). It's a victory for an advocacy. But it is a pyrrhic one for what could be a harmless cause, depending on the context and scope of your struggle. Starting April 11, the controversial game show Willing Willie temporarily goes
- [Subsidyo bilang mapanlikhang panloloko](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/04/09/subsidyo-bilang-mapanlikhang-panloloko/) - N.B. - This was published in the April 8-14, 2011 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2011/04/subsidyo-bilang-mapanlikhang-panloloko/. Kampi man ako sa mga kawawang tsuper, kontra ako sa subsidyong ibibigay sa kanila ng gobyerno. Pinirmahan ni Pangulong Noynoy Aquino noong Abril 1 ang Executive Order (EO) No. 32
- [Boosting Aquino’s net satisfaction rating through skewed `public info’](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/04/08/boosting-aquinos-net-satisfaction-rating-through-skewed-public-info/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (April 5) where I write a column (Subtext). What’s the lesson to be learned from President Benigno Aquino III’s dip in his net satisfaction rating? According to his deputy presidential spokesperson, the government should now be “more aggressive” in its propaganda work. The Social Weather Stations (SWS)
- [Para sa hindi magtatapos ngayong taon sa kolehiyo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/04/02/para-sa-hindi-magtatapos-ngayong-taon-sa-kolehiyo/) - N.B. - This was published in the April 1-7, 2011 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2011/04/para-sa-hindi-magtatapos-ngayong-taon-sa-kolehiyo/. Wala kang karapatang malungkot. Dapat pa nga’y magsaya ka! Kung bukas mong inaamin ang iyong pagkukulang, bakit ka nagmumukmok sa isang tabi? Walang dahilan para isiping ikaw ay talunan. Bahagi
- [Willing Willie and the politics of desperation](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/03/31/willing-willie-and-the-politics-of-desperation/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (March 29) where I write a column (Subtext). You may already know the context but let me just repeat it for those who may not know. Last March 12, a six-year old boy was a contestant in the highly-rated game show Willing Willie on TV5. He clearly
- [Sponsored blogging, anyone?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/03/24/sponsored-blogging-anyone/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (March 22) where I write a column (Subtext). Corporations are now using social media and the blogosphere to get that much-needed (online) push in their advertising and public relations (PR) campaigns. It is not enough for them to put up their own Facebook pages or blogs in
- [Rumor has it...](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/03/17/rumor-has-it/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (March 15) where I write a column (Subtext). Please forgive me if the basis of this article is a rumor. There’s a good reason for this “violation” of journalistic conduct. A staff from our college called me yesterday (Monday) to ask if the University of the Philippines
- [10 arguments in favor of a Philippine bloggers association](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/03/10/10-arguments-in-favor-of-a-philippine-bloggers-association/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (March 8) where I write a column (Subtext). Recent talk about forming a national bloggers’ association has to do with “professionalizing” what is usually a high-tech hobby or a passing fancy. Is there really a need to “professionalize” blogging? Perhaps we should backtrack a bit and raise
- [Analyzing `Paano Mahalin ang Katulad Mo,' 'Ikaw ay Sapat' and `Iisa'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/10/20/analyzing-paano-mahalin-ang-katulad-mo-ikaw-ay-sapat-and-iisa/) - I should start by apologizing to Lila Rosa for this much-delayed review. In her comment to an old post, she requested a review of three love songs, namely "Paano Mahalin ang Katulad Mo," "Ikaw ay Sapat" and "Iisa." The first is from the musical Lean (1997) while the other two are from the album Rosas
- [The limits of Twitter](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/03/03/the-limits-of-twitter/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (March 1) where I write a column (Subtext). What can you do with 140 characters? If you’re international celebrity Lady Gaga, a lot. A simple endorsement from her recently made a young Filipino-Canadian’s dream of stardom come true. Last February 17 at 7:15 p.m., @ladygaga tweeted: “Can't
- [UP Mass Comm celebrates 46th foundation in March](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/02/25/up-mass-comm-celebrates-46th-foundation-in-march/) - N.B. - This is the press release for the 46th anniversary celebration of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) from March 1 to 4. Please feel free to disseminate. PRESS RELEASE 25 February 2011 UP Mass Comm celebrates 46th foundation in March The University of the Philippines College of Mass
- [President Aquino, advertising and journalism](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/02/24/president-aquino-advertising-and-journalism/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (February 22) where I write a column (Subtext). What relationship status in social media best describes advertising on one hand and journalism on the other? Answer: It’s complicated! It cannot be denied that advertisements are major sources of revenues for mainstream news media organizations, even if they
- [Playing the blame game on military corruption](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/02/17/playing-the-blame-game-on-military-corruption/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (February 15) where I write a column (Subtext). Should the media be blamed for the decision of former Secretary Angelo Reyes to take his own life last February 8? It cannot be denied that the live coverage of the congressional hearings on alleged corruption in the military
- [Journalism, disclosure and conflict of interest](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/02/10/journalism-disclosure-and-conflict-of-interest/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (February 8) where I write a column (Subtext). Journalists need to disclose any information that could be interpreted as conflict of interest as they go about their work. Even if I don’t derive my income mainly from the practice of the profession, I am clearly NOT an
- [Presyo ng langis bilang epekto ng deregulasyon (1)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/01/31/presyo-ng-langis-bilang-epekto-ng-deregulasyon-1/) - N.B. - This was published in the January 28-February 3, 2011 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2011/01/presyo-ng-langis-bilang-epekto-ng-deregulasyon-1/. (Una sa dalawang bahagi) Motorsiklo man o kotse ang gamit mo, malaking sakit ng ulo ang pabago-bagong presyo ng mga produktong petrolyo. At kahit na wala kang sariling sasakyan,
- [Presyo ng langis bilang epekto ng deregulasyon (2)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/02/07/presyo-ng-langis-bilang-epekto-ng-deregulasyon-2/) - N.B. - This was published in the February 4-10, 2011 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2011/02/presyo-ng-langis-bilang-epekto-ng-deregulasyon-2/. (Huli sa dalawang bahagi) Deregulasyon daw ang solusyon sa patuloy na konsumisyon. Malaking abala man sa mga motorista’t mananakay (commuter) ang pabago-bagong presyo ng mga produktong petrolyo, sa bandang huli
- [Contextualizing President Aquino’s exasperation](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/02/03/contextualizing-president-aquinos-exasperation/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (February 1) where I write a column (Subtext). An exasperated President Noynoy Aquino faced the media last Sunday (January 30). In not so many words, he asked: Why should media focus mainly on the so-called negative issues? Why can’t they leave his fascination for cars alone? Instead
- [Tribute to Dr. Georgina Encanto on her 65th birthday](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/01/28/tribute-to-dr-georgina-encanto-on-her-65th-birthday/) - N.B. - This is my speech at the tribute to Dr. Georgina Encanto, professor of journalism and former dean of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC), last January 27 at the CMC auditorium. She celebrated her 65th birthday a day before (January 26). I hope that what I’m about to
- [Jagged Jaded Journalist and the Big Bad Blogger](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/01/27/jagged-jaded-journalist-and-the-big-bad-blogger/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (January 25) where I write a column (Subtext). On a slow news day (Sunday), a journalist opts to write about an irresponsible blogger who allegedly conspired with a public relations firm to extort money from a restaurant owner. It would have been a good story, except for
- [Globalisasyon at pagtaas ng pamasahe](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/01/24/globalisasyon-at-pagtaas-ng-pamasahe/) - N.B. - This was published in the January 21-27, 2011 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2011/01/globalisasyon-at-pagtaas-ng-pamasahe/. Light Rail Transit/Metro Rail Transit (LRT/MRT) at taksi ngayon; dyip, traysikel at bus naman bukas. Aba, baka pati mga nagpapatakbo ng kuliglig,de-padyak at karitela, makisali na sa napipintong pagtaas ng
- [New book analyzes `global makeover’](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/01/20/new-book-analyzes-global-makeover/) - N.B. - Please feel free to disseminate this press release on a recently published book I edited. Thank you. Thirteen scholars from the Philippines, Korea, Japan, Singapore and East Timor analyze the effects of globalization on various aspects of media and culture in Asia in a recently published book. Titled Global Makeover: Media and Culture
- [PinoyLeaks and the ethics of `leaking'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/01/20/pinoyleaks-and-the-ethics-of-leaking/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (January 18) where I write a column (Subtext). Starting February 1, there’s a website I hope to visit, preferably more often than Facebook. PinoyLeaks (www.pinoyleaks.org) starts publishing “leaks” on that day. Consider this article an indirect promotion of the website even if my objective is to analyze
- [Pasko ng pagtulog at paggising](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/12/24/pasko-ng-pagtulog-at-paggising/) - N.B. - This was published in the December 24-30, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/12/pasko-ng-pagtulog-at-paggising/. LUNGSOD NG TABACO, Albay – Masarap magbakasyon sa probinsiya. Depende sa napiling puntahan mo, sariwa ang hangin at mura ang pagkain kumpara sa Maynila. Masasabing mabagal din ang oras dahil
- [Porsche ni Aquino at etika ng pamamahala](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/01/16/porsche-ni-aquino-at-etika-ng-pamamahala/) - N.B. - This was published in the January 14-20, 2011 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2011/01/porsche-ni-aquino-at-etika-ng-pamamahala/. Sino kaya ang mali at tama kung ang magkabilang panig ay ipinagpipilitang may katwiran sila? Gagawin ba nating pamantayan ang katayuan sa lipunan? Mainam kayang batayan ang husay sa pakikipagtalastasan?
- [Bulaga ng masamang balita](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/01/09/bulaga-ng-masamang-balita/) - N.B. - This was published in the January 7-13, 2011 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2011/01/bulaga-ng-masamang-balita/. Sa pagsisimula ng taong 2011, maraming balitang bumulaga sa natutulog na diwa. Tumaas na ang singil sa North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) at South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). Tataas na rin ang
- [Rumor, trivia and `entertainment journalism'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/01/13/rumor-trivia-and-entertainment-journalism/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (January 11) where I write a weekly column (Subtext). While reading showbiz magazines or watching our favorite TV “entertainment news” programs, we may sometimes ask ourselves if the so-called entertainment journalists have their own set of professional and ethical standards in reporting showbiz news. After all, they
- [Reporting road accidents](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/01/06/reporting-road-accidents/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (January 4) where I write a column (Subtext). The phrases are all too familiar by now: karambola ng mga sasakyan, motorsiklong sumalpok na dyip, nasirang taksi dahil sa tindi ng bangga, trak na inararo ang kabahayan, bus na nahulog sa malalim na bangin. These carefully chosen words
- [Para sa batang hindi kasama sina Nanay at Tatay](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2011/01/03/para-sa-batang-hindi-kasama-sina-nanay-at-tatay/) - N.B. - This was published in the Dec. 31, 2010-Jan. 6, 2011 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2011/01/para-sa-batang-hindi-kasama-sina-nanay-at-tatay/. Ito ay para sa mga batang sampung taong gulang pababa. Puwede ka pa rin namang magbasa kung ang edad mo’y lampas na, pero sana nama’y ipasa mo ito
- [10 `no more’ wishes for the broadcast media](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/12/30/10-no-more-wishes-for-the-broadcast-media/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (December 28) where I write a column (Subtext). Just like other corporations, I’m sure broadcast media organizations use the month of December for their assessment and planning. They all try to review what went right (and what went wrong) in their news, public affairs and entertainment programs.
- [Justice in the age of social media](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/12/23/justice-in-the-age-of-social-media/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (December 21) where I write a column (Subtext). What do acquitted murderer Hubert Webb and witness Jessica Alfaro have in common? If you believe in everything that’s tweeted, they want to team up for The Amazing Race! Alfaro is said to have an advantage in this reality
- [Grado bilang sukatan ng karangalan at kahusayan?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/12/19/grado-bilang-sukatan-ng-karangalan-at-kahusayan/) - N.B. - This was published in the December 17-23, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/12/grado-bilang-sukatan-ng-karangalan-at-kahusayan/. Sa wikang Ingles, may dalawang pangunahing isinusulong sa mga pamantasan: Honor and excellence. Wala namang debate sa pangangailangan ng karangalan at kahusayan. Pero nagkakaroon ng problema kung may pagkakaiba sa
- [Parol ng pagbabago: CMC's float at Lantern Parade 2010 on Dec. 17](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/12/16/parol-ng-pagbabago-cmcs-float-at-lantern-parade-2010-on-dec-17/) - N.B. - These are pictures of the float of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) to be paraded at the Lantern Parade on December 17 (Friday). It's an I-Pod that uses a coffin as a dock. The screen will show short clips of relevant issues like budget cut, media killings,
- [What we can learn from Tim Yap’s `mistweet’](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/12/16/what-we-can-learn-from-tim-yaps-mistweet/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (December 14) where I write a column (Subtext). It’s a misdeed to “mistweet.” The Philippine Star Supreme Editor Tim Yap realized this important point in “tweeting” when he announced the supposed winner of the P741-million Grand Lotto jackpot. Last December 1, Tim Yap in his Twitter account
- [Paniningil ng Morong 43](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/12/12/paniningil-ng-morong-43/) - N.B. - This was published in the December 10-16, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/12/paniningil-ng-morong-43/. Palayain ang dapat palayain. Singilin ang dapat singilin. May drama sa likod ng mga salita. Sa harap ng kamera, nagmumukhang maganda ang desisyon kahit ilang buwan nang huli ito, lalo
- [Credibility and influence of web-based news sources](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/12/08/credibility-and-influence-of-web-based-news-sources/) - Students from The Manila Times College emailed a few questions about the credibility and influence of web-based news sources. My short answers below will be further explained when I give a lecture on blogging ethics in General Santos City on Saturday (December 11). Why do you consider writing for web-based news sources influential? I consider
- [Covering the irony of Christmas and the Morong 43](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/12/09/covering-the-irony-of-christmas-and-the-morong-43/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (December 7) where I write a column (Subtext). The detained community health workers called the Morong 43 staged a hunger strike last December 3 to protest what they claim to be their illegal arrest and detention. Arrested on the strength of a warrant for a person they
- [Para sa matandang hindi maintindihan ang kabataang aktibista](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/12/04/para-sa-matandang-hindi-maintindihan-ang-kabataang-aktibista/) - N.B. - This was published in the December 3-9, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/12/para-sa-matandang-hindi-maintindihan-ang-kabataang-aktibista/. Kung bata ka pa, huwag mo nang basahin ito. Para lang kasi ito sa kapwa ko matanda. At kung ikaw ay katulad kong mahigit na tatlo o apat na dekada
- [Media and the state universities and colleges’ budget cut](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/12/02/media-and-the-state-universities-and-colleges’-budget-cut/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (November 30) where I write a column (Subtext). Journalists should know that thousands of concerned students, faculty members, staff and alumni of state universities and colleges (SUCs) are expected to march to the Philippine Senate on December 1 (Wednesday) to protest the budget cut. It is said
- [Huwag kang magprotesta sa Disyembre 1](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/11/26/huwag-kang-magprotesta-sa-disyembre-1/) - N.B. - This was published in the November 26-December 2, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/11/huwag-kang-magprotesta-sa-disyembre-1/. Pasensiya na po sa aking pagkutya sa mga nagpoprotesta. Hindi naman kasi mahalaga ang mangyayari sa Disyembre 1. Bakit? Interesado ka ba? Magkakaroon daw ng malawakang pagkilos ang mga
- [Announcements for my December 1, 2010 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/11/28/announcements-for-my-december-1-2010-classes/) - J 122 WRU (Publication Design and Layout): Members of Group 1 and 2 will present their report. J 201 WZZ (The Philippine Press): We will discuss the remaining assigned readings on the state of the Philippine press.
- [Ampatuan massacre and the journalists’ bias](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/11/25/ampatuan-massacre-and-the-journalists-bias/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (November 23) where I write a column (Subtext). Many times we hear the argument for cold neutrality. For a journalist to be effective, he or she should not take sides. A journalist allegedly commits a “mortal sin” if he or she were to take a stand on
- [Stop the killings; disband private armies (UP CMC statement)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/11/22/stop-the-killings-disband-private-armies-up-cmc-statement/) - N.B. - This is a statement from the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication on the first year of the Ampatuan massacre. STOP THE KILLINGS; DISBAND PRIVATE ARMIES Statement of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication on the first anniversary of the November 23, 2009 Ampatuan Massacre signed by 31
- [Media advisory on UP CMC's November 23 activities](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/11/22/media-advisory-on-up-cmcs-november-23-activities/) - N.B. - This is a media advisory released by UP CMC announcing its activities for November 23 (Tuesday), the first year of the Ampatuan massacre. MEDIA ADVISORY As part of the Global Day of Action on the first year of the Ampatuan massacre, the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) will
- [Para sa estudyanteng ayaw magmartsa sa kalsada](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/11/20/para-sa-estudyanteng-ayaw-magmartsa-sa-kalsada/) - N.B. - This was published in the November 19-25, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/11/para-sa-estudyanteng-ayaw-magmartsa-sa-kalsada/. Isang martsa lang siguro ang nasa isip mo ngayon. Sa pagtatapos ng iyong pag-aaral, mabagal kang maglalakad papunta sa entablado para kunin ang iyong diploma. Sa paghawak ng iyong pinakaaasam
- [De Lima, Coloma, Ressa et al. visit UP CMC November 18 to discuss Ampatuan massacre](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/11/17/de-lima-coloma-ressa-et-al-visit-up-cmc-november-18-to-discuss-ampatuan-massacre/) - N.B. - This is a press release from the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) on a November 18 forum on the Ampatuan massacre where two high-ranking government officials will serve as speakers, along with other personalities. Two cabinet secretaries, media personalities and others will speak at a forum on November
- [Bad news for President Noynoy Aquino](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/11/18/bad-news-for-president-noynoy-aquino/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (November 16) where I write a column (Subtext). President Noynoy Aquino reportedly criticized the Philippine media last Sunday night (November 14) for emphasizing the bad news instead of the good news. He claimed that a lot of good things are happening in the country right now. As
- [Announcements for my November 17, 2010 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/11/15/announcements-for-my-november-17-2010-classes/) - November 17 (Wednesday) J 122 WRU (Publication Design and Layout): Kindly bring the latest issue of your assigned magazine. Be prepared to analyze its design and layout based on the parameters I mentioned in class last June 10. J 201 WZZ (The Philippine Press): Please read the entire issue of PJR Reports (September-October 2010), as
- [Embattled ABS-CBN workers to speak at UP forum](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/11/15/embattled-abs-cbn-workers-to-speak-at-up-forum/) - N.B. - This is a press release of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) regarding a forum scheduled on November 17. Hope you can make it. Thank you. Representatives of ABS-CBN employees belonging to the Internal Job Market (IJM) will speak at a forum on November 17 (Wednesday), 1 to
- [Kuwentong kotse (2)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/11/12/kuwentong-kotse-2/) - N.B. - This was published in the November 12-18, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/11/kuwentong-kotse-2/. (Huli sa dalawang bahagi) Casa. Sa wikang Kastila, ang ibig sabihin nito’y bahay. Para sa mga Pilipinong motorista, ito ang tawag sa ”opisyal” na lugar na puwedeng ipagawa ang isang
- [Willing Willie wins, but…](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/11/11/willing-willie-wins-but/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (November 9) where I write a column (Subtext). What’s showing in primetime television? A game show of a smaller broadcast station gets pitted against the early-evening news programs of the two giants. While it still lags behind ratings-wise, its ability to draw a big audience this early
- [Announcements (J 122 WRU, J 201 WZZ and J 200-1)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/11/09/announcements-j-122-wru-j-201-wzz-and-j-200-1/) - All students: Registration period is extended until tomorrow (November 10, Wednesday). The last day of payment is on November 12 (Friday). J 122 WRU (Publication Design and Layout) and J 201 WZZ (The Philippine Press): We will have our first meeting tomorrow (November 10). See you all in class. J 200-1 (Thesis): We will have
- [Motorsiklo bilang alternatibo?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/06/11/motorsiklo-bilang-alternatibo/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 22 (June 11-17, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/06/motorsiklo-bilang-alternatibo. Patuloy ang pagtaas ng presyo ng mga produktong petrolyo. Kung susuriin ang mga pahayag ng ilang opisyal ng gobyerno at mga kompanya ng langis, lalo pang
- [Kuwentong kotse (1)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/11/06/kuwentong-kotse-1/) - N.B. - This was published in the November 5-11, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/11/kuwentong-kotse-1/. (Una sa dalawang bahagi) Kuwentong kotse po ito. Wala man akong intensiyong magdagdag ng termino sa diksiyonaryo, gusto kong gamitin ang kataga para ilarawan ang nangyayari kapag masyadong nagtitiwala ang
- [What's wrong with media?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/11/04/whats-wrong-with-media/) - N.B. - This was published in The Lobbyist (November 2) where I write a weekly column (Subtext). The word media is jokingly defined as the plural form of mediocre. Obviously, no English dictionary will confirm this (not yet). Then again, people are inclined to accept the joke as the unfortunate truth. Ask any person what's
- [Kabaliwan bilang pangangailangan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/10/30/kabaliwan-bilang-pangangailangan/) - N.B. - This was published in the October 29-November 4, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/11/kabaliwan-bilang-pangangailangan/. Lungsod ng Tabaco, Albay – Ano ba ang ginagawa ko? Bakit ba ako nagsusulat sa panahong dapat ay inilalaan ko sa pamamahinga? Hindi ba't ang pansamantalang pagtakas sa probinsiya
- [Etika diumano ng pangongopya](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/10/25/etika-diumano-ng-pangongopya/) - N.B. - This was published in the October 22-28, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/10/etika-diumano-ng-pangongopya/. Ano ba sa wikang Filipino ang plagiarism? Pangongopya? Panggagaya? Hindi po. Kung titingnan ang ika-982 pahina ng UP Diksiyonaryong Filipino (Ikalawang Edisyon, 2010), mayroon palang salita sa wikang Filipino na
- [14 blogs worth visiting](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/10/20/14-blogs-worth-visiting/) - Consider this a shameless promotion, not for me but for my Journalism 117 (Online Journalism) students at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman. I just submitted their final grades today (October 20) and I cannot formally end the semester without promoting the blogs they created, developed and maintained for my class. The online articles
- [Aktibismo sa panahon ng administrasyong Aquino](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/10/16/aktibismo-sa-panahon-ng-administrasyong-aquino/) - N.B. - This was published in the October 15-21, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/10/aktibismo-sa-panahon-ng-administrasyong-aquino/. Aktibista ka ba? Kung ang maikli mong sagot ay oo, maikli rin ang kasunod kong tanong: Bakit? Ano pa ba ang lugar ng aktibismo sa panahong popular na ang Pangulo?
- [Usapang lasing sa pagtatapos ng semestre](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/10/09/usapang-lasing-sa-pagtatapos-ng-semestre/) - N.B. - This will be published in the October 8-14, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly. Sa maraming unibersidad, matatapos na ang unang semestre at may ilang linggo pa bago ang pagsisimula ng ikalawa. Siguro’y panahon na para pansamantalang magpahinga. Nakakapagod nga naman ang semestreng nakaraan para sa mga estudyanteng patuloy na nakikibaka para makuha ang
- [UP CMC, Inha University to hold int’l confab on October 8](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/10/07/up-cmc-inha-university-to-hold-int’l-confab-on-october-8/) - N.B. - This is a press release from the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication regarding an international conference on October 8. Hope you can make it. Thanks! PRESS RELEASE October 7, 2010 UP CMC, Inha University to hold int’l confab on October 8 The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication
- [Numero at karapatang pantao](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/10/02/numero-at-karapatang-pantao/) - N.B. - This was published in the October 1-7, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/10/numero-at-karapatang-pantao/. May 14 na aktibistang pinatay sa ika-93 araw ng panunungkulan. Ano ba ang kahulugan ng estadistikang ito? Sa perspektiba ng mga mahilig sa matematika, simple lang: Isang aktibista ang pinatay
- [Announcements for my October 5, 6 and 7 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/10/01/announcements-for-my-october-5-6-and-7-classes/) - October 5 (Tuesday) J 117 TWX (Online Journalism): No class. Kindly maximize the time finalizing your blog which serves as your final exam. Remember to cross-post all of your published online articles. You should finalize your blog on or before October 12 (Tuesday). October 6 (Wednesday) J 202 WZZ (Advanced Reporting): This is our last
- [Sityo San Roque at ang retorika ng protesta](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/09/25/sityo-san-roque-at-ang-retorika-ng-protesta/) - N.B. - This was published in the September 24-30, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/09/sityo-san-roque-at-ang-retorika-ng-protesta/. Madaling punahin ang retorika ng mga maralita. Ang kalakasan ng paglaban sa lansangan ay kahinaan ng pakikipagtalastasan. Dahil hindi gaanong nakapag-aral at walang alam sa balarila’t ortograpiya, madalas na nagiging
- [Announcements for my September 28, 29 and 30 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/09/24/announcements-for-my-september-28-29-and-30-classes/) - September 28 (Tuesday) J 117 TWX (Online Journalism): We will evaluate your fourth article. Please don't forget to submit a written evaluation of your classmate's third article. September 29 (Wednesday) J 202 WZZ (Advanced Reporting): No class. Kindly submit your last article which we will subject to a workshop on October 6. September 30 (Thursday)
- [Para kay Tessa](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/09/18/para-kay-tessa/) - N.B. - This was published in the September 17-23, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/09/para-kay-tessa/. Hindi po tayo magkakilala at hindi ko alam ang iyong pinagdaraanan. Hindi tulad ng iba, wala po akong karapatang maghusga. Hindi ko sasabihing ikaw ay aking naiintindihan dahil kahit ako’y
- [Announcements for my September 21, 22 and 23 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/09/17/announcements-for-my-september-21-22-and-23-classes/) - ALL STUDENTS: Kindly fill out the online Student Evaluation of Teachers (SET) through your CRS account. Unlike in the past, the accomplishment of the SET form is now mandatory. You may fill it out anytime from today (September 17) until October 8. September 21 (Tuesday) J 117 TWX (Online Journalism): We will evaluate your third
- [GMA Network's new crisis coverage guidelines and the need for self-criticism](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/09/15/gma-networks-new-crisis-coverage-guidelines-and-the-need-for-self-criticism/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (September 13, 4:40 p.m.) where I wrote a column (Philippine Fantasy) from October 2009 to September 2010. This is my last column article for AC. GMA Network, one of the two leading broadcast stations in the Philippines, released last September 9 an "improved set of ethical and
- [Announcements for my September 14, 15 and 16 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/09/13/announcements-for-my-september-14-15-and-16-classes/) - September 14 (Tuesday) J 117 TWX (Online Journalism): We will continue our evaluation of your published articles. Your third article is also due. Kindly ensure that your article is published at UPIU.com. September 15 (Wednesday) J 202 WZZ (Advanced Reporting): We will subject to a workshop the column articles you submitted last September 8. As
- [UP bilang research university](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/09/11/up-bilang-research-university/) - N.B. - This was published in the September 10-16, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/09/up-bilang-research-university/. May 11 tumatakbo bilang pangulo ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (UP). Sila ay sina Consolacion Alaras, Patrick Alain Azanza, Leonor Briones, Esperanza Cabral, Sergio Cao, Benjamin Diokno, Ma. Serena Diokno, Raul
- [Award-winning radio program makes a comeback in a few hours...](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/09/08/award-winning-radio-program-makes-a-comeback-in-a-few-hours/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (September 6, 12:00 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). The first media casualty of Presidential Proclamation 1017 four years ago goes back on air starting today (September 6) at 2:00 p.m. Sali Na, Bayan! (loose translation: Join us now, people) airs from Monday to Friday
- [Huling mensahe kay Alex Remollino (1977-2010)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/09/04/huling-mensahe-kay-alex-remollino-1977-2010/) - N.B. - This was published in the September 3-9, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/09/danilo-arao-huling-mensahe-kay-alexander-martin-remollino-1977-2010/. "Hoy! Nangangayayat ka na. " Hindi ko akalaing ito ang huli kong mensahe kay Alexander Martin Remollino (Agosto 6, 1977-Setyembre 3, 2010). Iyon na rin pala ang huling pagkikita namin.
- [Announcements for my September 7, 8 and 9 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/09/03/announcements-for-my-september-7-8-and-9-classes/) - September 7 (Tuesday) J 117 TWX (Online Journalism): After discussing media's coverage of the August 23 hostage-taking incident for the past two sessions, we will now evaluate your journalistic outputs. September 8 (Wednesday) J 202 WZZ (Advanced Reporting): No class. You only need to submit your column article. September 9 (Thursday) Media 230 HZZ (Media
- [(Updated) BOR accepts 11 nominees for University of the Philippines president](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/09/01/updated-bor-accepts-11-nominees-for-university-of-the-philippines-president/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (August 31, 7:40 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). Eleven nominees are running for president of the Philippines' national university. The six-year term of the current UP President, Dr. Emerlinda Roman, will end on February 9, 2011. The Board of Regents (BOR), at its meeting
- [Funny signs in Cagayan de Oro City](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/09/03/funny-signs-in-cagayan-de-oro-city/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (September 1, 3:45 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). Taken inside the airport in Manila (where we took the flight to Cagayan de Oro City), this sign really made my wife and I smile. And the airline that advertised this did not have to go
- [Pagpuna bilang pagtatanggol sa midya](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/08/29/pagpuna-bilang-pagtatanggol-sa-midya/) - N.B. - This was published in the August 27-September 2, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/08/pagpuna-bilang-pagtatanggol-sa-midya/. Sige, punahin natin ang midya. Pero dapat pa rin nating ipagtanggol ito. Ang pagpuna ay hindi pagkutya kundi indikasyon ng pag-aalala. Sa kaso ng midya, dapat na ginagawa ang
- [Journalists and media workers should know crisis reporting, Aquino administration must be held accountable for disorganized police](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/08/27/journalists-and-media-workers-should-know-crisis-reporting-aquino-administration-must-be-held-accountable-for-disorganized-police/) - N.B. - This is a press statement from concerned faculty members, students and staff from the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC). Journalists and media workers should know crisis reporting, Aquino administration must be held accountable for disorganized police Statement from 10 faculty members, 155 students and 4 staff from the
- [Baby Alive and other funny signs](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/08/27/baby-alive-and-other-funny-signs/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (August 25, 10:50 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). This sign in front of the Bahay ng Alumni (loose translation: House of Alumni) in the University of the Philippines (UP) in Diliman leads me to one conclusion. At UP, we always go Left! We don't
- [Announcements for my August 31, September 1 and September 2 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/08/25/announcements-for-my-august-31-september-1-and-september-2-classes/) - August 31 (Tuesday) J 117 TWX (Online Journalism): Members of Group 4 will present their report on IT and Online Journalism. We will also evaluate your outputs. Please also email the URL of your published online newsfeature. September 1 (Wednesday) J 202 WZZ (Advanced News Reporting): No class. We will have a research break. September
- [Hostage-taking highlights importance of continued reporting, uselessness of news blackout](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/08/25/hostage-taking-highlights-importance-of-continued-reporting/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (August 23, 6:50 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). A student from De La Salle University (DLSU)-Manila interviewed me via email about the concept of news blackout. This is a very timely topic considering the ongoing hostage-taking not yet been resolved as I write this
- [Announcements for my August 24, 25 and 26 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/08/23/announcements-for-my-august-24-25-and-26-classes/) - August 24 (Tuesday) J 117 TWX (Online Journalism): We will discuss Online Journalistic Outputs by analyzing the articles you submitted. August 25 (Wednesday) J 202 WZZ (Advanced Reporting): We will discuss selected types of journalistic reports. August 26 (Thursday) Media 230 HZZ (Media Ethics): No class. See you next week (September 2).
- [Aktibismo at pelikulang Sigwa](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/08/21/aktibismo-at-pelikulang-sigwa/) - N.B. - This was published in the August 20-26, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/08/aktibismo-at-pelikulang-sigwa/. Maikli lang naman ang aking reaksyon pagkatapos kong mapanood ang pelikulang Sigwa (2010) noong Agosto 21 sa Cine Adarna ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (UP) Diliman. Wala pa ngang 10 salita
- [Turtle pie and other funny signs](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/08/20/turtle-pie-and-other-funny-signs/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (August 18, 9:45 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). To funny sign makers I ask (with apologies to Elizabeth Barrett Browning): How do I hate thee? Let me italicize the ways... The main ingredient of buko pie is buko (coconut). For apple pie, it's apple.
- [Campus journalism and the shaping of public opinion](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/08/18/campus-journalism-and-the-shaping-of-public-opinion/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (August 16, 7:00 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). A student from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) emailed questions on my experience as a campus journalist. Here are my answers. Since the questions were written in Filipino, I took the liberty of
- [Wikang Filipino at English-speaking zones](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/08/13/wikang-filipino-at-english-speaking-zones/) - N.B. - This was published in the August 13-19, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/08/wikang-filipino-at-english-speaking-zones/. May birong hindi nakakatawa sa maraming paaralan: Ang wikang Filipino raw ay pang-kubeta na lang. Malinaw kasi ang nakapaskil sa paligid: English-speaking zone. Bawal magsalita ng sariling wika sa halos
- [Announcements for my August 17, 18 and 19 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/08/13/announcements-for-my-august-17-18-and-19-classes/) - August 17 (Tuesday) J 117 TWX (Online Journalism): We will discuss case studies in mainstream and alternative online journalism. Members of Group 3 will present their report on digital media and webcasting. Your online news article is also due on August 17. Kindly email the URL of your published article on or before the deadline.
- [Call for papers: Asian Media Cooperation and Cultural Exchange 2010 Conference](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/08/11/call-for-papers-asian-media-cooperation-and-cultural-exchange-2010-conference/) - N.B. - The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication is co-organizing an international conference with Inha University in Incheon, South Korea on October 7 and 8, 2010. Below is the call for papers. Hope you can make it. Thank you. CALL FOR PAPERS Asian Media Cooperation and Cultural Exchange 2010 Conference Organizers: College
- [`Silence No Parking' and other funny signs](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/08/13/silence-no-parking-and-other-funny-signs/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (August 11, 11:00 a.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). If you can identify non-sequitur argument, you would know what's wrong with this sign a mile away (or a few feet away, depending on your eyesight). This sign reminds me of an old Filipino joke "Huwag
- [Foots Spa and other funny signs in Manila, La Union, Albay and Tagaytay](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/04/foots-spa-and-other-funny-signs-in-manila-la-union-albay-and-tagaytay/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (June 2, 8:00 a.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). That Manila is the Philippines' seat of political power and home to various English tutorial centers is already globally known. That's why it has a reputation to protect which this sign fails to maintain. Would you
- [Announcements for my August 10, 11 and 12 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/08/04/announcements-for-my-august-10-11-and-12-classes/) - August 10 (Tuesday) J 117 TWX (Online Journalism): Aside from discussing mainstream and online journalism, we will analyze the news article I distributed in class last August 3. If you failed to present your blog proposal on that day, you have to do so on August 10. August 11 (Wednesday) J 202 WZZ (Advanced Reporting):
- [President Aquino receives early salary increase](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/08/11/president-aquino-receives-early-salary-increase/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (August 9, 3:45 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). Given my work as a faculty member of the University of the Philippines (UP), I belong to the country's more than 300,000 public school teachers. And since the latter are classified as government employees, our compensation
- [Suweldo, guro at gobyerno](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/08/07/suweldo-guro-at-gobyerno/) - N.B. - This was published in the August 6-12, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/08/suweldo-guro-at-gobyerno/. May malaking bentahe sa pagtatrabaho sa gobyerno. Ayaw mong maniwala? Lumalabas sa datos ng Commisson on Audit (COA) na may ilang pinagpalang kumita nang milyon-milyon. Noong 2009, halimbawa, ang sahod
- [Washamacallit, GMA rice and other funny signs](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/08/06/washamacallit-gma-rice-and-other-funny-signs/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (August 4, 11:45 a.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). I wondered aloud as I wandered around: What makes my funny signs project sustainable? The answer turns out to be simple: The Philippines really has a lot of them! While at a popular mall in Marikina,
- [Public information and the Aquino administration](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/08/04/public-information-and-the-aquino-administration/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (August 2, 8:40 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). In the Philippines, the Office of the Press Secretary gets transformed into a "communications group" with three heads instead of one. What used to be the government portal is now called the Official Gazette. The Aquino
- [Para sa isang dating aktibistang ayaw tumanggap ng puna](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/07/31/para-sa-isang-dating-aktibistang-ayaw-tumanggap-ng-puna/) - N.B. - This was published in the July 30-August 5, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/07/para-sa-isang-dating-aktibistang-ayaw-tumanggap-ng-puna/. Ang paborito kong salita ay "sana" at ang pangunahing bisyo ko ay "puna." Para sa isang dating aktibistang hindi marunong tumanggap ng huli, mainam na basahin itong diskursong maikli.
- [Announcements for my August 3, 4 and 5 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/07/30/announcements-for-my-august-3-4-and-5-classes/) - August 3 (Tuesday) J 117 TWX (Online Journalism): You will present your blog proposal in class. This will serve as your midterm examination. August 4 (Wednesday) J 202 WZZ (Advanced Reporting): No class. You only need to submit your midterm exam not later than August 4. August 5 (Thursday) Media 230 HZZ (Media Ethics): No
- [`Pls Keep the Door Close' and other (forgivable?) funny signs](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/07/30/pls-keep-the-door-close-and-other-forgivable-funny-signs/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (July 28, 7:00 a.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). There's an old saying: Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. How does this relate to our first funny sign? Obviously, we now have a new saying: Keep the door close, and the windows closer.
- [Online journalism, blogging and election coverage](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/07/28/online-journalism-blogging-and-election-coverage/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (July 26, 10:08 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). A student from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman emailed some questions about election coverage in the new media. Allow me to share with you my short answers. What are the major challenges in doing
- [Ang panggagahasa kay Sarah Raymundo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/07/24/ang-panggagahasa-kay-sarah-raymundo/) - N.B. - This was published in the July 23-29, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/07/ang-panggagahasa-kay-sarah-raymundo/. Kahit kontra sa etika, hayaan mong pangalanan ko ang biktima. Mayroon pong paulit-ulit na ginahasa (at patuloy na ginagahasa) sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (UP) Diliman. Siya po ay walang iba
- [X marks the spot in funny signs](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/07/23/x-marks-the-spot-in-funny-signs/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (July 21, 9:55 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). What's the effect of dropping a character to emphasize the X's? Not bad, right? The desired effect is there as the public is obviously made aware of the intentional misspelling. But what happens if a popular
- [Announcements for my July 20, 21 and 22 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/07/20/announcements-for-my-july-20-21-and-22-classes/) - July 20 (Tuesday) J 117 TWX (Online Journalism): Members of Group 2 will present their report on definition and fields of online journalism. We will also continue our session on HTML hand coding. July 21 (Wednesday) J 202 WZZ (Advanced Reporting): We will subject your submitted news articles to a workshop. Please don't forget to
- [Defining the community press in the Philippines](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/07/21/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 you been affiliated with? What positions did
- [Dilaw at pula sa panahon ng `daang matuwid’](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/07/18/dilaw-at-pula-sa-panahon-ng-daang-matuwid/) - N.B. - This was published in the July 16-22, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/07/dilaw-at-pula-sa-panahon-ng-daang-matuwid%E2%80%99/. Siguro’y lipas na ang pakikibaka, minsa’y nasa isip mo. Wala nang lugar para sa protesta dahil nagbalik na ang demokrasya. Ano nga ba naman ang batayan ng pagmamartsa sa kalsada?
- [Midya bilang kakampi o kaaway ng pamahalaan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/07/09/midya-bilang-kakampi-o-kaaway-ng-pamahalaan/) - N.B. - This was published in the July 9-15, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/07/midya-bilang-kakampi-o-kaaway-ng-pamahalaan/. This was also published in The Philippine Reporter (July 16, 2010), a newspaper based in Canada. Walang masama sa desisyon ni Pangulong Noynoy Aquino na ipailalim sa isang pagsasanay ang
- [Typhoon fails to blow away funny signs](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/07/16/typhoon-fails-to-blow-away-funny-signs/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (July 15, 3:55 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy) I should start with an apology for being 24 hours late in uploading this installment of funny signs. As you may already know by now, a typhoon hit the Philippines last Tuesday (July 13) resulting in
- [Culture of impunity still exists as 5 activists killed](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/07/14/culture-of-impunity-still-exists-as-5-activists-killed/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (July 13, 8:20 a.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). This article has been updated to reflect reports from reliable sources that FIVE activists have been killed from July 5 to 12. The original version of this article which was uploaded on July 12, 1:00 p.m.
- [Announcements for my July 13, 14 and 15 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/07/12/announcements-for-my-july-13-14-and-15-classes/) - July 13 (Tuesday) J 117 TWX (Online Journalism): We will discuss the current trends, patterns and future of the Internet. We will also have our first session on HTML hand coding. Kindly read Werbach's Bare Bones Guide to HTML and Raggett's three-part series HTML/CSS tutorial. July 14 (Wednesday) J 202 WZZ (Advanced Reporting): NO CLASS.
- [Preposterous prepositions make signs funny (at least for me)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/07/09/preposterous-prepositions-make-signs-funny-at-least-for-me/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (July 7, 3:50 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). Detecting a misspelling is easy. Knowing when to use an adverb is harder. Clearly, something is out of service temporarily. For our next sign, there's actually nothing wrong though the phrasing is somewhat awkward, even this
- [Journalism in a time of war](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/07/07/journalism-in-a-time-of-war/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (July 5, 8:00 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). A student from the Ateneo de Manila University asked me 10 questions on media coverage in war-torn areas. Please find below my answers. What is the importance of media coverage in war-torn areas? Aside from providing
- [Umaasa sa pag-asa](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/07/02/umaasa-sa-pag-asa/) - N.B. - This was published in the July 2-8, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/07/umaasa-sa-pag-asa/. Bagong administrasyon, bagong pag-asa. Bagong Pilipinas pa nga, sabi ng iba. Matapos ang siyam na taong panunungkulan ng isang Pangulong kinamuhian ng mayorya ng mamamayan (at maraming survey na magpapatunay
- [Announcements for my July 6, 7 and 8 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/07/02/announcements-for-my-july-6-7-and-8-classes/) - July 6 (Tuesday) J 117 TWX (Online Journalism): We will discuss how the Internet works and continue our case analysis of selected online publications. Please take note of the four websites we will analyze in class. July 7 (Wednesday) J 202 WZZ (Advanced Reporting): Since we did not have a class last week due to
- [New Philippine president and the `funny signs' message of hope](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/07/02/new-philippine-president-and-the-funny-signs-message-of-hope/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (June 30, 11:30 a.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). Benigno Simeon Aquino III takes over as president of the Philippines today (June 30). As expected, Filipinos have high expectations that change would finally take place. To send a clear message that he is different from
- [Outgoing Macapagal-Arroyo administration hires women for the wrong reasons?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/30/outgoing-macapagal-arroyo-administration-hires-women-for-the-wrong-reasons/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (June 28, 6:05 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). Hiring women does not necessarily make an employer gender-sensitive. Take the case of the outgoing Macapagal-Arroyo administration. It apparently has a tendency to hire women for the wrong reasons, at least based on a recent policy pronouncement.
- [Pulitika ng kompromiso](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/26/pulitika-ng-kompromiso/) - N.B. - This was published in the June 25-July 1, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/06/pulitika-ng-kompromiso/. Kahit na mayroon kang prinsipyo, hindi mo pa rin maiiwasang makipag-kompromiso. Hindi lahat ng pangyayari’y umaayon sa iyong kagustuhan. Hindi lahat ng tao’y umaayon sa iyong kaisipan. Sa larangan
- [Announcements for my June 29 and July 1 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/25/announcements-for-my-june-29-and-july-1-classes/) - June 29 (Tuesday) J 117 TWX (Online Journalism): Members of Group 1 will discuss the history of the Internet and the World Wide Web and define the commonly used terms. June 30 (Wednesday) J 202 WZZ (Advanced Reporting): NO CLASSES ON JUNE 30. Please use your free time to do research for your news article
- [Proposed Freedom of Information Act needs `sunshine clause'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/09/proposed-freedom-of-information-act-needs-sunshine-clause/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (June 7, 2:20 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). I also gave written permission to The Philippine Reporter, a Canada-based newspaper, to publish this article which the newspaper did in its June 16 issue. For the next administration, the proposed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
- [Raging rumors, delectable delights and funny signs](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/25/raging-rumors-delectable-delights-and-funny-signs/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (June 23, 11:05 a.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). Let's start with a rumor. Former US Vice President Al Gore now resides in Manila! My wife jokingly said this when she asked me to read this sign at the entrance of a popular mall. I
- [Violence against media in the context of human rights violations (UP CMC statement)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/23/violence-against-media-in-the-context-of-human-rights-violations-up-cmc-statement/) - N.B. - This statement was signed by Dean Roland B. Tolentino, 31 faculty members, 14 staff, CMC Student Council and 14 CMC-based student organizations. The rage is very understandable as the act is obviously condemnable. That three journalists were killed in one week is by itself sufficient evidence that the outgoing Macapagal-Arroyo administration has utterly
- [Announcements for my June 22, 23 and 24 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/22/announcements-for-my-june-22-23-and-24-classes/) - June 22 (Tuesday) J 117 TWX (Online Journalism): Please read Butler. For our case studies, we will discuss selected blog entries of two bloggers whose names I mentioned in class last June 15. June 23 (Wednesday) J 202 WZZ (Advanced Reporting): We will continue our discussion of The CMFR Manual. Please also read Arao et
- [Media killings and journalism education](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/23/media-killings-and-journalism-education/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (June 21, 9:20 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). Students of communication, media and journalism should properly contextualize the unabated media killings in the Philippines. While they should know the facts surrounding the murder of three journalists in June 14, 15 and 19, they should
- [Ano ngayon kung jejemon?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/19/ano-ngayon-kung-jejemon/) - N.B. - This was published in the June 18-24, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/06/ano-ngayon-kung-jejemon/. k~h1+ n 1$4n6 p3n0m'3n0n 4n6 j3j3m'0n, nD1 q n00n 1+0 p1n6-4k$4y4h4n n6 p'nh0n. (Kahit na isang penomenon ang jejemon, hindi ko noon ito pinag-aksayahan ng panahon.) Ano ba naman ang
- [Grammar, funny signs and the jejemon phenomenon](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/18/grammar-funny-signs-and-the-jejemon-phenomenon/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (June 16, 10:30 a.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) wants to purge the so-called jejemon mentality by "strongly discouraging" the use of jejespeak in formal and informal communication. Of course, the DepEd officials mean well because they want to
- [Announcements for my June 15, 16 and 17 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/15/announcements-for-my-june-15-16-and-17-classes/) - ALL STUDENTS: We already had our orientation last week where I distributed the course syllabus. We also discussed, among others, the course coverage and requirements. All undergraduate (J 200-1) and master's thesis (Media 300) advisees: Kindly take note of your deadlines. Our consultation begins this week. June 15 (Tuesday) J 117 TWX (Online Journalism): Please
- [President-elect Noynoy Aquino should `popularize' government statistics](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/16/president-elect-noynoy-aquino-should-popularize-government-statistics/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (June 14, 8:00 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). That President-elect Benigno Aquino III finds "some economic data" unbelievable is not at all surprising. While his critical stance is attributed mainly to his being part of the opposition, many Filipinos share his perception though for
- [Araw ng Kalayaan at paggamit ng wikang Filipino](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/12/araw-ng-kalayaan-at-paggamit-ng-wikang-filipino/) - N.B. - This was published in the June 11-17, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/06/araw-ng-kalayaan-at-paggamit-ng-wikang-filipino/. Hindi ko akalaing 112 taon na pala ang lumipas mula nang lumaya diumano ang Pilipinas sa dayuhang pananakop. Madali kasing makalimutang may binasa palang proklamasyon ng kalayaan mula sa mga
- [Sex, lies and funny signs](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/11/sex-lies-and-funny-signs/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (June 9, 4:25 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). The Civil Service Commission (CSC) issued a memorandum five years ago regarding the use of non-sexist language. In this installment of "funny signs," I promise to comply even if the focus is on sex and lies.
- [Announcement for J 200-1 students](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/07/announcement-for-j-200-1-students/) - We will meet on June 11 (Friday), 2:00 p.m. Please bring your thesis proposal. Thank you and see you on Friday.
- [Tunay na halaga ng ating pera](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/05/tunay-na-halaga-ng-ating-pera/) - N.B. - This was published in the June 4-10, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/06/tunay-na-halaga-ng-ating-pera/. Sa pamamagitan ng opisyal na estadistika, ang masama’y napapaganda o hindi nahahalata. Nakakayang lunurin ng mga numero’t teknikal na termino ang mga argumentong sumasalungat sa mga pahayag ng gobyerno. Tingnan
- [Position paper on the proposed Freedom of Information Act](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/02/18/position-paper-on-the-proposed-freedom-of-information-act/) - N.B. - This is an advance copy of a position paper I wrote for the public hearing scheduled today (February 18), 1:30 p.m. of the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media chaired by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano regarding seven bills and one resolution on the proposed Freedom of Information Act. Allow me to
- [Proposed Freedom of Information Act and the potentials for its misuse and abuse](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/01/proposed-freedom-of-information-act-and-the-potentials-for-its-misuse-and-abuse/) - A Thailand-based journalist emailed three questions on the proposed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). As you may already know, the latter was not ratified by the House of Representatives (HOR) when it suspended its session yesterday. I had actually written about the proposed FOIA in the recent past. You may find the links here: Proposed
- [Philippine purchasing power falls by 40%](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/06/02/philippine-purchasing-power-falls-by-40/) - This was published in Asian Correspondent (May 31, 3:30 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). The good news is that the economy grew by 7.3 percent. The bad news is that this is hardly felt. The Philippine government reported last week that the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 7.3 percent during the
- [Binoto mo ba sina Maza at Ocampo?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/05/28/binoto-mo-ba-sina-maza-at-ocampo/) - N.B. - This was published in the May 28-June 3, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/05/binoto-mo-ba-sina-maza-at-ocampo/. Alam ko. Huli na ang lahat para itanong kung sino ang binoto mo para Senador. Naiproklama na ang 12 nanalo at hindi kasama sa mga ito ang dalawang pangunahing
- [Whol body mirror and other funny signs in Daejeon, Jakarta and Manila](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/05/28/whol-body-mirror-and-other-funny-signs-in-daejeon-jakarta-and-manila/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (May 26, 8:00 a.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). Humor can be subjective. What's funny for me may not be funny for you. But is it also perceptual? Let's look at the mirror in Daejeon, Korea (where I stayed for one year). You only see
- [Progressive party-list groups' mass base increases by 30 percent](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/05/26/progressive-party-list-groups-mass-base-increases-by-30-percent/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (May 24, 5:18 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). Analyzing the statistics of the 2007 and 2010 party-list election, there is reason for the Philippine government and other anti-communist elements to highlight the so-called dismal performance of erstwhile 2004 topnotcher Bayan Muna (BM) in the
- [Kuwento sa likod ng blog na Hay! Men!](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/05/21/kuwento-sa-likod-ng-blog-na-hay-men/) - N.B. - This was published in the May 21-27, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/05/kuwento-sa-likod-ng-blog-na-hay-men/. Akala ko noo’y wakas na ang "wasak." Bagama’t napakahina ng boses ng pagtuligsa, inisip kong handang makinig sa katwiran ang mga kinauukulan (lalo na ang isa sa kanilang sumulat pa
- [Disabled parking lot and other funny signs in Korea](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/05/21/disabled-parking-lot-and-other-funny-signs-in-korea/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (May 19, 3:30 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). When I stayed in South Korea for one year, I entertained myself by taking pictures of what I think are funny signs. What can you expect from a clueless foreigner anyway who comes from a Third
- [Philippine elections as rejection of Macapagal-Arroyo administration](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/05/19/philippine-elections-as-rejection-of-macapagal-arroyo-administration/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (May 17, 6:30 p.m.) where I write a column (Philippine Fantasy). Notwithstanding the overwhelming victory of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as a member of the House of Representatives (HOR), the May 10 elections in the Philippines still serves as a "political statement," that of the Filipino voters' rejection
- [Kontra Gloria](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/05/14/kontra-gloria/) - N.B. - This was published in the May 14-20, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/05/kontra-gloria/. Gusto ko sanang gumawa ng bukas na liham para kay Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Kamakailan lang kasi ay naiproklama na siyang kinatawan ng ikalawang distrito ng Pampanga sa House of Representatives
- [(UPDATED) Automated elections `chaotic but systematic` at Marikina Heights](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/05/10/updated-automated-elections-chaotic-but-systematic-at-marikina-heights/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (May 10, 11:40 a.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). UPDATE: Voting has been extended from 6pm to 7pm due to long lines and problematic precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines, according to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). The smaller number of precinct count optical
- [Eleksiyon, MERALCO at tubo ng negosyo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/05/07/eleksiyon-meralco-at-tubo-ng-negosyo/) - N.B. - This was published in the May 7-13, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/05/eleksiyon-meralco-at-tubo-ng-negosyo/. Isipin muna nating magkakaroon ng eleksiyon sa Mayo 10 kahit na may mga nananawagan sa pagpapaliban nito. Marami kasing nagdududa sa kahandaan ng Commission on Elections (COMELEC) para sa kauna-unahang
- [Covering the May 10 Philippine elections](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/05/05/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) and March 26 (local),
- [Para sa manggagawang nakikibaka](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/04/30/para-sa-manggagawang-nakikibaka/) - N.B. - This was published in the April 30-May 6, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/04/para-sa-manggagawang-nakikibaka/. Bida ka man tuwing Mayo Uno, alipin ka pa rin ng iyong amo. Ito ang dahilan kung bakit ang "pagkilos" ay nasa iyong bokabularyo. Sadyang mahirap ang buhay ng
- [Election rumors and journalism](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/04/28/election-rumors-and-journalism/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (April 26, 4:45 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). When I wrote about elections, media and black propaganda a few days ago, I was referring to many journalistic outputs published or aired during the election campaign that use dubious information. For example, the April
- [Eleksiyon, midya at black propaganda](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/04/24/eleksiyon-midya-at-black-propaganda/) - N.B. - This was published in the April 23-29, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/04/eleksiyon-midya-at-black-propaganda/. 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
- [ASEAN media remain `not free'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/04/23/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 me to share my answers. What is the overall media
- [Macapagal-Arroyo bilang isyu ng eleksiyon](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/04/16/macapagal-arroyo-bilang-isyu-ng-eleksiyon/) - N.B. - This was published in the April 16-22, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/04/macapagal-arroyo-bilang-isyu-ng-eleksiyon/. Maraming nakasalalay kaya hindi maiwasang maraming mag-alala. Hindi lang simpleng pagpapalit ng liderato ang eleksiyon sa puntong ito. Halatang-halata ang intensiyon ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo na manatili sa kapangyarihan. Oo,
- [Pagkatapos ng Semana Santa](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/04/09/pagkatapos-ng-semana-santa/) - N.B. - This was published in the April 9-15, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/04/pagkatapos-ng-semana-santa/. LUNGSOD NG TABACO, Probinsiya ng Albay (Abril 9) – Kahit katatapos lang ng Semana Santa, may dagliang ginhawa pa rin sa pansamantalang pamamahinga. Iba pa rin ang epekto sa katawan
- [Campus journalists as `torch bearers'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/04/13/campus-journalists-as-torch-bearers/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (April 12, 10:55 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). As an educator and practicing journalist, I often get interviewed by students for academic requirements they are required to submit. The interviews usually cover a wide range of topics in the fields of media, communication
- [Resist the `Arroyo-fication' of media, arts and culture - UP CMC](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/04/03/resist-the-arroyo-fication-of-media-arts-and-culture-up-cmc/) - N.B. - This is a press statement I drafted for UP CMC on the media and arts situation. Resist the `Arroyo-fication’ of media, arts and culture: UP CMC calls on candidates to present Media Agenda The undersigned faculty members of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) view with grave concern
- [Filipino industrialist's plagiarism scandal and the importance of ethics](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/04/06/filipino-industrialists-plagiarism-scandal-and-the-importance-of-ethics/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (April 5, 5:47 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). A Filipino industrialist publicly apologized for a speech he delivered before a graduating class which had borrowed passages in other graduation speeches without proper attribution. While his decision to assume responsibility for what his speechwriters
- [Saysay ng pagtatapos (1)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/03/21/saysay-ng-pagtatapos-1/) - N.B. - This was published in the March 19-25, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/03/saysay-ng-pagtatapos-una-sa-dalawang-bahagi/. (Una sa dalawang bahagi) Masasabing pinakamasayang taon ng mga mag-aaral sa elementarya’t hayskul ang Grade 6 at 4th Year High School. Kahit na hindi pa tapos ang kanilang pormal na
- [Saysay ng pagtatapos (2)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/04/01/saysay-ng-pagtatapos-2/) - N.B. - This will be published in the April 2-8, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly. Please read the first part to fully understand the message of this article. (Huli sa dalawang bahagi) Magkahalong kasiyahan at pag-aalala. Hindi alam kung maiiyak o matutuwa. May matinding kabang hindi mawari kung paano nagsimula. Normal sa isang estudyanteng magtatapos
- [More protests expected at University of the Philippines](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/03/31/more-protests-expected-at-university-of-the-philippines/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (March 30, 12:16 a.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). This is not necessarily the political calm before a bigger storm as tensions are now being felt. The decision of about 60 consultants of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) to go on leave last March
- [Etika ng protesta](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/03/27/etika-ng-protesta/) - N.B. - This was published in the March 26-April 1, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/03/etika-ng-protesta/. (Ang huling bahagi ng aking artikulong "Saysay ng pagtatapos" na sinimulan ko noong nakalipas na linggo ay mababasa sa susunod na linggo. Pasensiya na po’t hindi ko lang kayang
- [Philippine President as weekend congressional candidate](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/03/23/philippine-president-as-weekend-congressional-candidate/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (March 22, 10:50 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). The unthinkable has happened in Philippine politics as the highest official of the land starts officially campaigning for what is technically a lower position. What proves to be more unimaginable is the claim from one
- [Suggested ads for Filipino presidential candidates](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/03/16/suggested-ads-for-filipino-presidential-candidates/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (March 15, 12:40 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). In less than two months, Filipino voters like me will choose the next local and national leaders of the country. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) official website still lists 10 presidential candidates even if it
- [Sino ba'ng dapat iboto?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/03/13/sino-bang-dapat-iboto/) - N.B. - This was published in the March 12-18, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/03/sino-ba%E2%80%99ng-dapat-iboto/. Tungkulin kong magbigay ng opinyon, pero bakit hanggang ngayo’y wala pa akong posisyon? Huwag mo munang itanong kung sino ang nararapat na iboto. Tulad ng marami pang Pilipino, hindi pa
- [Global education, Korea-style](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/02/01/global-education-korea-style/) - N.B. – This was published in the February 1, 2010 issue of JoongAng Daily, an English newspaper based in Seoul, where the Philippine Resource Persons Group (PhilRPG) has a weekly column (Pinoy Voices). The full text of my article may also be retrieved from http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2915999. A truly international education isn’t limited to a firm grasp
- [Leaving Korea's lightning-fast Web](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/03/15/leaving-koreas-lightning-fast-web/) - N.B. – This was published in the March 15, 2010 issue of JoongAng Daily, an English newspaper based in Seoul, where the Philippine Resource Persons Group (PhilRPG) has a weekly column (Pinoy Voices). The full text of my article may also be retrieved from http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2917781. Korea’s Internet connections are a luxury not shared by most
- [Philippine government adopts non-sexist language but...](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/03/09/philippine-government-adopts-non-sexist-language-but/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (March 8, 9:00 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). The celebration of International Women's Month is the proper time to analyze a little-known Philippine government memorandum issued in 2005. Five years ago, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) encouraged those in government to use non-sexist
- [Peryodismo at pag-eendorso sa mga kandidato](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/03/06/peryodismo-at-pag-eendorso-sa-mga-kandidato/) - N.B. - This was published in the March 5-11, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/03/peryodismo-at-pag-eendorso-sa-mga-kandidato/. Sa panahon ng eleksiyon, nararapat bang mag-endorso ang isang organisasyong pang-midya ng kandidatong dapat iboto? Walang pumipigil sa isang diyaryo o magasing maglabas ng editoryal tungkol dito. Puwede ring mag-ere
- [Filipino journalists as candidates](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/03/02/filipino-journalists-as-candidates/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (March 1, 6:00 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). Is it ethical for a journalist to run for public office? Legally, nothing prevents journalists from getting a seat in government as long as they meet the required citizenship, age and residency requirements. Ethically, however,
- [March 3 press conference on crisis at the University of the Philippines](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/03/02/march-3-press-conference-on-crisis-at-the-university-of-the-philippines/) - N.B. - This is a media advisory for a press conference which aims to analyze the crisis besetting the University of the Philippines (UP). Hope you can make it. Thank you. Crisis in the University The media are invited to a press conference on March 3 (Wednesday), 10:00 am at the Bulwagang Tandang Sora, 3rd
- [Pag-alala sa PP 1017](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/02/27/pag-alala-sa-pp-1017/) - N.B. - This was published in the February 26-March 3, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/02/pag-alala-sa-pp-1017/. Mainam na alalahanin ang diwa ng EDSA 1 noong 1986. Pero hindi dapat mabaon sa limot ang malagim na nangyari noong Pebrero 24, 2006. Pinatalsik ang diktador sa pamamagitan
- [Hindi lang numero ang 43](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/02/20/hindi-lang-numero-ang-43/) - N.B. - This was published in the February 19-25, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/02/hindi-lang-numero-ang-43/. May mukha sa likod ng estadistika, may konteksto sa bawat numero. Mainam na bigyang pangalan ang bawat biktima ng karahasan. Hindi natin dapat hayaan ang sarili nating maging manhid sa
- [Philippine presidential candidates should have Media Agenda](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/02/23/philippine-presidential-candidates-should-have-media-agenda/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (Feb. 22, 10:17 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). It is easy for all Philippine presidential candidates to claim that they are advocates of press freedom. Who would dare impose restrictions on media whose favorable coverage they are trying to court? Why would candidates
- [ASEAN intervention in human rights issues](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/02/15/asean-intervention-in-human-rights-issues/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (February 15, 8:34 a.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). JAKARTA, Indonesia (February 15) --- An interesting development in the massacre in Ampatuan, Maguindanao (Philippines) which claimed the lives of at least 30 Filipino journalists is the decision of the widows to bring the case
- [Pambihirang pagkakataon](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/02/13/pambihirang-pagkakataon/) - N.B. - This was published in the February 12-18, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/02/pambihirang-pagkakataon/. Totoo kayang lahat ng bagay ay magkakaugnay? Halimbawa, may kinalaman kaya ang pagpapalabas ng sikat na programang Glee sa pagtakbo bilang Pangulo ni Sen. Noynoy Aquino? Kapansin-pansin kasi ang paggamit
- [Value-added tax should be repealed, not amended](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/02/02/value-added-tax-should-be-repealed-not-amended/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (February 1, 7:30 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). One finds it hard to debate with senior citizens when they called on President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to sign the proposed Expanded Senior Citizens Act which Congress passed on third and final reading last January 27.
- [Empty rhetoric, electoral politics and dearth of specifics](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/02/09/empty-rhetoric-electoral-politics-and-dearth-of-specifics/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (February 9, 8:00 a.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). The presidential campaign officially starts today (February 9) and the debate organized yesterday morning (February 8) is supposed to give the Filipino electorate an idea of where the presidential candidates stand on pressing issues of
- [Eleksiyon, telebisyon at pakiusap sa mga nangungunang istasyon](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/02/05/eleksiyon-telebisyon-at-pakiusap-sa-mga-nangungunang-istasyon/) - N.B. - This was published in the February 5-11, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/02/eleksiyon-telebisyon-at-pakiusap-sa-nangungunang-mga-istasyon/. Sipag at tiyaga, galing at talino, diyos at bayan – para sa kalikasan, kontra sa kahirapan, tungo sa kaunlaran. Sa Pebrero 9 pa ang simula ng kampanya ng mga tumatakbo
- [Kung bakit dapat magparami sa UPLB](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/01/30/kung-bakit-dapat-magparami-sa-uplb/) - N.B. - This was published in the January 29-February 4, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/02/kung-bakit-dapat-magparami-sa-uplb/. Mas marami, mas masaya. Malaking klase, malaking kita. Gusto ni Chancellor Luis Velasco ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas sa Los Baños (UPLB) na ipatupad ang pagkakaroon ng malalaking klase para
- [Internet and journalism](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/01/28/internet-and-journalism/) - N.B. - A graduate student from the Ateneo de Manila University emailed some questions about the impact of the Internet on the practice of journalism. Here are my short answers. What do you think is the impact of Internet on journalism over the next five years in the Philippines? Will it be helpful or detrimental?
- [UP community protests denial of tenure of activist-professor, large-class policy, other issues](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/01/28/up-community-protests-denial-of-tenure-of-activist-professor-large-class-policy-other-issues/) - N.B. - This media advisory is prepared for Friday's mass action at Quezon Hall, UP Diliman in time for the Board of Regents (BOR) meeting at 8:00 a.m. Concerned University of the Philippines (UP) students, faculty, REPS and staff will hold a protest action tomorrow (January 29, Friday), 8:00 a.m. as the Board of Regents
- [Filipino bloggers should help 'decriminalize' libel](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/01/26/filipino-bloggers-should-help-decriminalize-libel/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (January 25, 1:30 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). A Philippine government official's decision to charge a blogger with libel only shows how the libel law is being used not to protect freedom of expression but to suppress it. Upon the request of Secretary
- [Ako, punong abala](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/01/23/ako-punong-abala/) - N.B. - This was published in the January 22-28, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/01/ako-punong-abala/. Ang medyo maluwag na panahon sa aking pansamantalang pamamalagi sa Korea ay naging masikip sa aking pagbabalik sa Pilipinas. Sunud-sunod ang mga kailangang gawin, maraming artikulong kailangang tapusin. Nagsisimula na
- [Buwagin ang MTRCB](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/01/15/buwagin-ang-mtrcb/) - N.B. - This was published in the January 15-21, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/01/buwagin-ang-mtrcb/. May lugar ba ang sensura (censorship) sa isang lipunang mayroon daw demokrasya? Puwede mong sabihing ang Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) ay hindi nagsasagawa ng censorship kundi
- [Arrest of a fugitive, culture of impunity and the role of media](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/01/19/arrest-of-a-fugitive-culture-of-impunity-and-the-role-of-media/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (January 18, 2:45 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). Filipino-American Jason Ivler now stands trial for the November 18 murder of the son of an undersecretary after his arrest this morning (January 18), exactly two months after the crime of which he is the
- [Self-regulation in media and the `Right of Reply' bills](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/01/12/self-regulation-in-media-and-the-right-of-reply-bills/) - N.B. - A student from the University of the Philippines College of Law emailed some questions about the "Right of Reply" bills pending in Congress and media self-regulation. Please find below my answers. What is the SOP before a story or article is approved for printing? Is there a verification committee who checks all the
- [Pakibasa kung ikaw ay aktibista](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/01/08/pakibasa-kung-ikaw-ay-aktibista/) - N.B. - This was published in the January 8-14, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/01/pakibasa-kung-ikaw-ay-aktibista/. Maniwala ka. Hindi ako katulad mo. Hindi mo dapat gamitin ang salitang "kasama" tuwing kinakausap ako. At kung ikaw ay isa pang estudyante, mas kailangan mong malaman ang isang napakahalagang
- [Philippine government misuses RFID technology](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/01/12/philippine-government-misuses-rfid-technology/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (January 11, 8:00 p.m.) where I write a weekly column ("Philippine Fantasy"). Why is there resistance in the Philippines to a technology that is widely used in many countries like South Korea? Starting this year, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) requires the installation of radio frequency identification
- [Teaching journalism amid the culture of impunity](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/01/08/teaching-journalism-amid-the-culture-of-impunity/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (January 4, 9:30 p.m.) where I write a weekly column ("Philippine Fantasy"). How should journalism be taught at a time when journalists are killed with impunity and the government remains hostile to press freedom? The following questions need to be answered: Should aspiring journalists be taught to
- [Pagsusulat ng konteksto’t alternatibo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2010/01/01/pagsusulat-ng-konteksto-alternatibo/) - N.B. - This was published in the January 1-7, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2010/01/pagsusulat-ng-konteksto%e2%80%99t-alternatibo/. Mainam na simulan ang taon sa pamamagitan ng epektibong pagpaplano’t hindi-mababaling pangako. Pero sadyang mahirap magplano sa panahong ito. Maaaring sakit ng ulo ang simpleng pagkakasya ng kakarampot na kita
- [Legislation not a solution to `Filipino time' problem](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/12/29/legislation-not-a-solution-to-filipino-time-problem/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (December 28, 9:00 p.m.) where I write a weekly column ("Philippine Fantasy"). Is there reason to be excited about the proposed Philippine Standard Time Act of 2009? Can it really cure the problem of "Filipino time"? Should the world expect, at long last, that Filipinos will not
- [Wikang Filipino at makabuluhang peryodismo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/12/28/wikang-filipino-at-makabuluhang-peryodismo/) - N.B. - A journalism student from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman who is finishing his undergraduate thesis emailed the following questions on the use of Filipino in media organizations in the Philippines. Allow me to share with you my answers, obviously written in Filipino. Gaano nakaapekto ang namamayaning tradisyon ng paggamit ng Ingles
- [Kaligayahan sa Kapaskuhan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/12/26/kaligayahan-sa-kapaskuhan/) - N.B. - This was published in the December 25-31, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2009/12/kaligayahan-sa-kapaskuhan/. Masayang kasama ang pamilya. Kahit hindi magarbo ang handaan, walang katapat na presyo ang walang-katapusang kuwentuhan at walang-humpay na tawanan. Ang dating tahimik naming bahay sa Marikina Heights ay nagmistulang
- [Ampatuan massacre and journalists as newsmakers](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/12/22/ampatuan-massacre-and-journalists-as-newsmakers-2/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (December 21, 11:00 a.m.) where I write a weekly column ("Philippine Fantasy"). Some journalists reportedly went overboard when they mobbed the primary suspect in what is now known as the Ampatuan massacre which resulted in 57 deaths, including that of 30 journalists. Escorted by agents of the
- [Regalo ko sa iyo ngayong Pasko](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/12/19/regalo-ko-sa-iyo-ngayong-pasko/) - N.B. - This was published in the December 18-24, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2009/12/regalo-ko-sa-iyo-ngayong-pasko/. Ang panahong ito’y nagsisilbing tulay para mag-usap ang mga dating magkaaway. Ang mga dating hindi nagpapansinan ay nagbabatian, kahit na napipilitan. Minsan pa nga’y puwede kang makatanggap ng regalo mula
- [My views on journalism and journalism education](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/12/15/my-views-on-journalism-and-journalism-education/) - N.B. - A US-based journalism professor is doing a study on journalism education in the Philippines. Allow me to share with you my answers to some of his questions. What do you think should be the ideal practice of journalism? The practice of journalism should adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards of the
- [Proposed Freedom of Information Act and media repression](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/12/15/proposed-freedom-of-information-act-and-media-repression/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (December 14, 5:00 a.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). Concerned journalists and other groups are expected to go to the Senate today (December 14) to push for the approval on third reading of Senate Bill No. (SBN) 3308, also known as the "Freedom of
- [Pagtatrabaho, pagbabalik at paghihintay](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/12/12/pagtatrabaho-pagbabalik-at-paghihintay/) - N.B. - This was published in the December 11-27, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2009/12/pagtatrabaho-pagbabalik-at-paghihintay/. DAEJEON, Timog Korea – Mabagal ang oras para sa naghihintay. Mabilis ang pagtakbo ng minuto para sa taong may sanlaksang trabaho. Paano na lang kung ikaw ay katulad kong inaantabayanan
- [Journalists deserve freedom after speech](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/12/07/journalists-deserve-freedom-after-speech/) - N.B. - This was published in the December 7, 2009 issue of JoongAng Daily, an English newspaper based in Seoul, where the Philippine Resource Persons Group (PhilRPG) has a weekly column (Pinoy Voices). The full text of my article may also be retrieved from http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2913540. Thirty journalists were killed last month in the worst act
- [Rushed martial law report deserves an `F'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/12/08/rushed-martial-law-report-deserves-an-f/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (December 7, 6:00 a.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). Students know fully well the consequences of submitting a badly written paper. Too bad the same can't be said for the powers-that-be in the Philippines. Rushing to beat the 48-hour deadline arising from the imposition
- [Batas militar sa Maguindanao](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/12/05/batas-militar-sa-maguindanao/) - N.B. - This was published in the December 4-10, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2009/12/batas-militar-sa-maguindanao/. Baka naman ang kolektibong ahitasyon ay dahil lang sa mapaglarong imahinasyon. Baka naman kailangan talagang magdeklara ng martial law (batas militar) sa Maguindanao dahil sa kaguluhang nangyayari doon. Mainam na
- [Unpopular Philippine President runs for Congress to perpetuate herself in power](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/12/01/unpopular-philippine-president-runs-for-congress-to-perpetuate-herself-in-power/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (November 30, 7:00 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). Is she running for Congress to run away from something? It's official: Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo files her certificate of candidacy tomorrow (December 1, 2009) as a representative of the second district of Pampanga in
- [A challenge of conscience (November 23 Movement)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/12/01/a-challenge-of-conscience-november-23-movement/) - N.B. - This is a statement from the November 23 Movement scheduled to be published or aired by participating media organizations on December 1 (Tuesday). As a member of NUJP (one of the signatories), I fully agree with the contents of this statement. A Challenge of Conscience The brutal, indiscriminate mass murder on Monday in
- [Masaker, peryodismo at aktibismo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/11/27/masaker-peryodismo-at-aktibismo/) - N.B. - This was published in the November 27-December 3, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2009/11/masaker-peryodismo-at-aktibismo/. Normal ang magulat at magalit, ang tumangis at mainis, ang magduda’t mag-alala. Bahagi ang mga ito ng ating pagkatao at huwag mong isiping kailangang mawala ang ating pakiramdam para
- [UP activist-professor denied tenure](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/11/24/up-activist-professor-denied-tenure/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (November 23, 6:00 a.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). Please allow me to start with a disclosure: Aside from my job as a journalist, I am a tenured faculty member of the University of the Philippines (UP) currently on special detail as a visiting
- [Isa munang (patagong) patalastas... (2)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/11/22/isa-munang-patagong-patalastas-2-2/) - N.B. - This was published in the November 20-26, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2009/11/isa-munang-patagong-patalastas-huli-sa-ikalawang-bahagi/. It is highly recommended that you read the first part of this essay. (Huli sa dalawang bahagi) Patagong ginagawa pero halatang-halata. Ito ba’y pandarayang dapat kondenahin o kalakarang dapat tanggapin?
- [Isa munang (patagong) patalastas...](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/11/13/isa-munang-patagong-patalastas/) - N.B. - This was published in the November 13-19, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/2009/11/14/isa-munang-patalastas/. (Una sa dalawang bahagi) DAEJEON, Timog Korea – Hayaan mong magsimula ako sa isang pag-amin: Wala ako sa Pilipinas kaya hindi ko alam kung gaano karaming espasyo o airtime ang
- [Pacquiao and the Philippine reality](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/11/17/pacquiao-and-the-philippine-reality/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (November 16, 1:30 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). That he has made boxing history is already a reality. At this point, we only need to ask ourselves: What is the reality of boxing in the Philippine setting? With his 12th-round technical knockout win
- [Public information as pro-government propaganda](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/11/10/public-information-as-pro-government-propaganda/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (November 9, 9:00 a.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). Public information is supposed to be easily understandable. In the Philippines, however, the government has made "public information" synonymous with "pro-government propaganda." Technically, public information, as the term suggests, refers to important information to the
- [Pag-aalala sa gitna ng pangungulila](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/11/07/pag-aalala-sa-gitna-ng-pangungulila/) - N.B. - This was published in the November 6-12, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/pag-aalala-sa-gitna-ng-pangungulila/. DAEJEON, Timog Korea – Bigla ang pagbaba ng temperatura noong Linggo kasabay ng pag-init ng ulo ko. Ramdam na ramdam ko ang pangungulila, hindi lang sa usaping personal kundi sa
- [Two gifts to Joy, a promise and a song translation](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/11/07/two-gifts-to-joy-a-promise-and-a-song-translation/) - Dear Joy Today you celebrate your 41st birthday. It's unfortunate that we're thousands of kilometers apart so we cannot be together to enjoy your very special day. Since two weeks ago, I have thought long and hard about my gifts. Finally, I decided to give you two things that come not from my bank account
- [Philippine political ads strong in form but lack substance](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/11/03/philippine-political-ads-strong-in-form-but-lack-substance/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (November 2, 4:12 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). Unlike other countries which have four seasons, the Philippines only has two, wet and dry. Of course, the running joke in the country right now is that the year 2010 ushers in yet another season
- [Time to talk Philippines](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/11/02/time-to-talk-philippines/) - N.B. - Starting today (Monday), the Philippine Resource Persons Group (PhilRPG), an organization of Filipino professors in Korea, starts writing a weekly column ("Pinoy Voices") for JoongAng Daily, an English newspaper based in Seoul. I wrote its first article, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2911958. Seoul and Manila are poles
- [Pahaging sa responsableng blogging (2)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/11/01/pahaging-sa-responsableng-blogging-2/) - N.B. - This will be published in the October 30-November 5, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/pahaging-sa-responsableng-blogging-huli-sa-dalawang-bahagi/. It is strongly recommended that you read the first part of this essay. (Huli sa dalawang bahagi) Walang problema sa intensiyon pero may malaking isyu sa implementasyon. Hindi
- [Pahaging sa responsableng blogging](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/10/24/pahaging-sa-responsableng-blogging/) - N.B. - This was published in the October 23-29, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/pahaging-sa-responsableng-blogging-una-sa-dalawang-bahagi/. (Una sa dalawang bahagi) Gaano na ba kalawak ang impluwensiya ng Internet sa Pilipinas? Ayon sa pinakahuling datos ng Internet World Stats, ang bilang ng mga Pilipinong gumagamit ng Internet
- [Arroyo's unpopularity paints a clear picture](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/10/20/arroyos-unpopularity-paints-a-clear-picture/) - N.B. - Initially titled "Funny signs of the times," this was published in Asian Correspondent (October 19, 10:40 a.m.) where I currently write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). The verdict is in and the signs are there. The latest survey from the Social Weather Stations (SWS) shows that 62 percent of Filipinos are dissatisfied with
- [Website praises Arroyo's `good deeds', presents alternate reality](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/10/27/website-praises-arroyos-good-deeds-presents-alternate-reality/) - N.B. - This was published in Asian Correspondent (October 26, 12:40 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (Philippine Fantasy). If you're interested in political fiction, try visiting a new website called Great News PH. It works on a tried and tested public relations motto: "Highlight the positive, ignore the negative." Mind you, this is
- [(Updated) WordCamp PH 2009: Citizen journalism, blogging and the 2010 elections](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/09/24/wordcamp-2009-citizen-journalism-blogging-and-the-2010-elections/) - Allow me to share the recorded video of my lecture at WordCamp Philippines 2009 last September 19 (Saturday) at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) in Makati City. I traveled from South Korea to the Philippines to show my support for the initiative of the Mindanao Bloggers in organizing this annual event which is in
- [Ako Mismo, elections and the role of the youth](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/10/22/ako-mismo-elections-and-the-role-of-the-youth/) - N.B. - This is an expanded version of my email interview with three Journalism students from the University of the Philippines (UP). Should the youth take part in initiatives like Ako Mismo (loose translation: I myself)? The youth should actively participate in the movement for social change, but at the same time be very careful
- [Trahedya sa panahon ng Facebook](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/10/17/trahedya-sa-panahon-ng-facebook/) - N.B. - This was published in the October 16-22, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/trahedya-sa-panahon-ng-facebook/. Maraming dapat ipagpasalamat sa Facebook (FB) bagama’t ito rin ang dahilan ng paminsan-minsang pagkaantala ng ilang gawain. Sa panahon ng trahedya’t malayo ako sa Pilipinas, malaking bagay ang social media
- [Five questions about online journalism](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/10/12/five-questions-about-online-journalism/) - N.B. - A Mass Communication student from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) sent five questions regarding online journalism. Here are my answers. The PhilSouth Angle (12 October 2009) re-posted this article with my permission. Why did you choose to be an online journalist? The kind of journalism I practice is not medium-based. It
- [Cyberethics, plagiarism and online journalism](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/10/15/cyberethics-plagiarism-and-online-journalism/) - N.B. - Two Journalism students from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman emailed some questions about plagiarism and ethics. Please find below my answers. What is the state of online plagiarism in the country today? Given the global reach of the Internet and the World Wide Web, plagiarism in the new media is everywhere and
- [Random thoughts about Alecks](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/10/09/random-thoughts-about-alecks/) - N.B. - This is a simple eulogy for a special person named Alecks Pabico (April 19, 1967-October 7, 2009), my best friend in college. Some colloquial terms and acronyms are defined below. Alecks and I joined the news section of Kule in the late 1980s. If memory serves, I was just a few months ahead
- [Nang dahil sa lamig ng Korea](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/10/10/nang-dahil-sa-lamig-ng-korea/) - N.B. - This was published in the October 9-15, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/nang-dahil-sa-lamig-ng-korea/. DAEJEON, Timog Korea – Lumalamig ang panahon. Nararamdaman ko na ang ginaw sa paglabas ng bahay. Ang dating init ng araw na bumabati sa aking paglalakad ay napalitan na ng
- [Celebrities, elections and entertainment journalism](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/10/07/celebrities-elections-and-entertainment-journalism/) - N.B. - Two Journalism students at the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) who are writing their thesis on the role of entertainment journalism in a celebrity's decision to enter politics requested me to be one of their key informants. Allow me to share my answers. What is a celebrity? A
- [Teaching positions at Hannam University's Linton Global College (Korea)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/10/05/teaching-positions-at-hannam-universitys-linton-global-college-korea/) - N.B. - It's a strange coincidence that I am making this announcement on October 5 which happens to be World Teachers Day. As a way of helping Prof. Todd Terhune, acting dean of Hannam University's Linton Global College (where I am currently on special detail as a visiting professor), I would like to post the
- [Bagyo, peryodismo at gobyerno](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/10/02/bagyo-peryodismo-at-gobyerno/) - N.B. - This was published in the October 2-8, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/bagyo-peryodismo-at-gobyerno/. DAEJEON, Timog Korea – Sinusulat ko ito sa panahong muling nakakaranas ng malakas na pag-ulan sa ilang bahagi ng Pilipinas bunga ng paparating na bagyong Pepeng (Param). Batay sa mga
- [Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana): An open letter to my friends abroad](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/09/30/typhoon-ondoy-ketsana-an-open-letter-to-my-friends-abroad/) - I apologize in advance if you think I am abusing our friendship or professional relationship. But these are very troubling times in the Philippines that is continuously hit by disasters both natural and human-made. At this point, I have no choice but to ask for your help. You may already know about Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana)
- [Ilang bagay na kailangang malaman sa Labor Force Survey](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/09/26/ilang-bagay-na-kailangang-malaman-sa-labor-force-survey/) - N.B. - This was published in the September 25-October 1, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/ilang-bagay-na-kailangang-malaman-sa-labor-force-survey/. Naniniwala ka bang 2.9 milyong katao lang ang walang trabaho samantalang 35.5 milyon ang may trabaho? Saan kaya hinugot ng pamahalaan ang mga datos na ito? Ayon sa Labor
- [Outwitting robbers (by Judith Arao)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/09/25/outwitting-robbers-by-judith-arao/) - N.B. - This article was written by my wife Joy as a warning to the public, especially those who use public transportation every day. Outwitting Robbers By Judith L. Balean-Arao I happened to share a ride with an officemate who is also a fellow Bicolana this morning. We were on our way to the office.
- [Paggamit ng wika sa Philippine Collegian](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/09/23/paggamit-ng-wika-sa-philippine-collegian/) - N.B. - A University of the Philippines (UP) student who was writing a paper on the Philippine Collegian (UP's student publication where I was news editor in the late 1980s) emailed these questions to me last September 20. At that time, I was in the Philippines for a speaking engagement, among many other commitments, so
- [Courses in peace journalism, conflict reporting](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/09/22/courses-in-peace-journalism-conflict-reporting/) - N.B. - A journalism student from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman who is currently working on her undergraduate thesis emailed three questions last September 14 regarding the feasibility of offering Peace Journalism and Conflict Reporting courses under UP's four-year journalism degree program. Please find below the answers I sent last September 16. Are
- [Pagmamanman bilang pagsasanay](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/09/18/pagmamanman-bilang-pagsasanay/) - N.B. - This was published in the September 18-24, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/pagmamanman-bilang-pagsasanay/. Iba talaga ang pagtrato ng militar sa mga sibilyan. Puwedeng-puwede silang pag-eksperimentuhan bilang bahagi ng pagsasanay ng mga nais magsundalo. Sadyang walang pakundangan ang mga dapat na nagtatanggol sa mamamayan!
- [Eleksiyon at pagbabago](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/09/12/eleksiyon-at-pagbabago/) - N.B. - This was published in the September 11-17, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/eleksiyon-at-pagbabago/. Gusto mo ng pagbabago? Ganoon din ako. May plano ka bang bumoto ngayong Mayo 2010? Kung ang sagot mo’y oo, mainam dahil pareho tayo. Alam nating isa lang ang boto
- [Paano magdasal ang mga nasa kapangyarihan?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/09/05/paano-magdasal-ang-mga-nasa-kapangyarihan/) - N.B. - This was published in the September 4-10, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/paano-magdasal-ang-mga-nasa-kapangyarihan/. Sa ngalan ng ama, ng anak, at iba pang kamag-anak. Pareho kaya ang paraan ng pagdarasal at pagkakamal ng mga nasa kapangyarihan? Para sa pamahalaan, ang Setyembre 12 (Sabado) ay
- [ Hinahamon kita, Carlo J. Caparas!](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/08/29/hinahamon-kita-carlo-j-caparas/) - N.B. - This was published in the August 28-September 3, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/hinahamon-kita-carlo-j-caparas/. Hinirang ka ng mga nasa kapangyarihan, pero hinarang ka ng maraming galit na mamamayan. Mas pinili kong hamunin kaysa batiin ka sa pagkakasingit ng pangalan mo sa listahan ng
- [The press then and now: a chilling comparison](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/08/26/the-press-then-and-now-a-chilling-comparison/) - N.B. - This was published in the July-August 2009 issue of PJR (Philippine Journalism Review) Reports (pp. 17-18). The PDF file of this 28-page issue may be retrieved from http://www.cmfr-phil.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/PJR_Reports_July_-_August_2009.pdf. The ghost of the political past has risen in the present. The specter of things to come is manifest in parallelisms with things that were.
- [Magkahalong kasiyahan at kalungkutan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/08/22/magkahalong-kasiyahan-at-kalungkutan/) - N.B. - This was published in the August 21-27, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/magkahalong-kasiyahan-at-kalungkutan/. DAEJEON, Timog Korea – Mula Hulyo hanggang ikalawang linggo ng Agosto, magkahalong kasiyahan at kalungkutan ang naramdaman ko – masaya dahil muli kong nakasama si Joy sa mahigit isang buwan
- [Gusto mong kumain sa Le Cirque at Bobby Van’s?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/08/14/gusto-mong-kumain-sa-le-cirque-at-bobby-vans/) - N.B. - This was published in the August 14-20, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/gusto-mong-kumain-sa-le-cirque-at-bobby-van%E2%80%99s/. Siguro’y pareho tayo ng naiisip tuwing natutunghayan natin sa midya ang mga pahayag ng ilang opisyal ng gobyerno tungkol sa kontrobersiyang kinasasangkutan ng administrasyong Arroyo na sadyang nakakasira sa ating
- [Pagkatapos ng luha](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/08/08/pagkatapos-ng-luha/) - N.B. - This will be published in the August 7-13, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/pagkatapos-ng-luha/. Marami nang naisulat tungkol kay Corazon Cojuangco Aquino (1933-2009), ang ika-11 Pangulo ng ating bansa. Makasaysayan ang kanyang pagkakaluklok sa puwesto noong 1986 dahil ito ay sa pamamagitan hindi
- [UP Mass Comm: Restore dignity and honor in naming National Artists](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/08/04/up-mass-comm-restore-dignity-and-honor-in-naming-national-artists/) - Restore dignity and honor in naming National Artists Statement of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) signed by 22 faculty members led by Dean Roland Tolentino August 4, 2009 The undersigned faculty members of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) denounce in the strongest possible
- [Isang hamon sa Buwan ng Wika](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/07/31/isang-hamon-sa-buwan-ng-wika/) - N.B. - This was published in the July 31-August 6, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/isang-hamon-sa-buwan-ng-wika/. Mahal ko ang wikang Filipino kaya ang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika ay wala sa aking plano. Malaking palaisipan kung bakit patuloy na ipinagdiriwang ng gobyerno ang wikang Filipino
- [Imbitasyon sa protesta](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/07/25/imbitasyon-sa-protesta/) - N.B. - This was published in the July 24-30, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/imbitasyon-sa-protesta/. Ayaw mong mag-martsa laban sa katiwalian? Maraming dahilan para huwag sumali sa mga kilos-protesta, kaya huwag kang mag-alala’t hindi ka mauubusan ng paliwanag. Sa isang banda, puwede mo namang sabihing
- [Expose GMA's false claims! - UPAC Gloria](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/07/24/expose-gmas-false-claims-upac-gloria/) - N.B. - This is the statement of a UP-based coalition against charter change which also calls for the ouster of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. We, the undersigned faculty members, researchers, staff and students of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, denounce in the strongest possible terms the attempts by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to perpetuate herself in
- [UP Diliman professors denounce GMA’s con-ass](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/07/24/up-diliman-professors-denounce-gmas-con-ass/) - N.B. - This is a press release on the July 20 statement of the University Council of UP Diliman. Despite President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s claim to the contrary, professors of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman said that she is planning to stay in power even beyond 2010 so that she can enjoy immunity
- [UP CMC's assessment of the media under Macapagal-Arroyo regime](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/07/23/up-cmcs-assessment-of-the-media-under-macapagal-arroyo-regime/) - Under Siege and Fighting Back An Assessment of the State of the Philippine Media University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) led by Dean Roland B. Tolentino, 24 faculty members, 5 staff, 11 student organizations and the UP CMC Student Council Philippine media have been under siege since Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo came to
- [(Updated with video) Guesting on The Sweet Life (QTV)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/07/07/guesting-on-the-sweet-life-qtv/) - Update (July 22, 3:35 p.m.): You may now watch the video clip of our interview on The Sweet Life (QTV) last July 17. Joy and I thank UP student Stephanie Lauren Liban for recording and editing this video file. One of the emails I received upon arriving in Manila is a request for me and
- [Dahil huling SONA mo na...](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/07/18/dahil-huling-sona-mo-na/) - N.B. - This was published in the July 17-23, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/dahil-huling-sona-mo-na/. Para sa iyo ito, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Pasensiya na’t nakasulat ito sa wikang hindi ka masyadong pamilyar. Isipin mo na lang na balewala ang paghihirap mong intindihin ang sanaysay na ito
- [Wikang Filipino bilang puhunan?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/07/11/wikang-filipino-bilang-puhunan/) - N.B. - This was published in the July 10-16, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/wikang-filipino-bilang-puhunan/. Ingles para sa matalino, Filipino para sa bobo. Pasensiya na po sa elitistang diskurso. Pero ganito na ang pagtingin ng isang pamahalaang pilit na itinutulak ang wikang Ingles bilang midyum
- [UP teachers' groups demand justice, tenure for Prof. Sarah Raymundo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/07/08/up-teachers-groups-demand-justice-tenure-for-prof-sarah-raymundo/) - N.B. - This is a press release for the forum scheduled on July 9 (Thursday), 1 p.m. at the Recto Hall, Faculty Center, UP Diliman. Hope you can make it. Thanks! References: Prof. Rommel Rodriquez, CONTEND-UP, rommelrdrgz[at]gmail[dot]com, 09152922616 Dr. Ramon Guillermo, AUPAEU President, ramon.guillermo[at]gmail[dot]com, 09299514734 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA COVERAGE OF JULY 9 FORUM IS
- [Bakit mahirap nang paniwalaan si PGMA?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/07/03/bakit-mahirap-nang-paniwalaan-si-pgma/) - N.B. - This was published in the July 3-9, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/bakit-mahirap-nang-paniwalaan-si-pgma/. Lahat na lang, pinagdududahan. Bawat kilos, sinusubaybayan. Mahirap talagang maging Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Kahit na siya ang Pangulo, alam niyang marami nang hindi naniniwala sa kanya. Sa isang survey ng Social
- [Isang pakiusap kay Randy David](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/06/27/isang-pakiusap-kay-randy-david/) - N.B. - This was published in the June 26-July 2, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/isang-pakiusap-kay-randy-david/. Mabilis kumalat ang balita tungkol sa iyong planong pagtakbo sa darating na halalan, kasing-bilis ng paggamit ng midya sa katagang "David at Gloriath" para lalo pang kilitiin ang diwa
- [UP Sociology Prof. Sarah Raymundo's denial of tenure](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/06/29/up-sociology-prof-sarah-raymundos-denial-of-tenure/) - N.B. - This serves as a rejoinder to my Pinoy Weekly column article titled "Isang pakiusap kay Randy David." Space constraints prevented me from giving more details about the issue of UP Sociology Prof. Sarah Raymundo's denial of tenure and Prof. David's involvement with it. Fortunately, Prof. Raymundo decided to make public the appendix of
- [Kidlat Tahimik to receive 2009 UP Gawad Plaridel](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/06/21/kidlat-tahimik-to-receive-2009-up-gawad-plaridel/) - N.B. - This is the press release of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication on the latest recipient of an annual award established in 2005 for outstanding media practitioners. Thanks to ABS-CBN News for being one of the first to post this press release. Independent filmmaker Kidlat Tahimik is this year’s recipient
- [Pananahimik at pag-iingay](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/06/20/pananahimik-at-pag-iingay/) - N.B. - This was published in the June 19-25, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/pananahimik-at-pag-iingay/. May karapatan nga ba si Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo na gawing pribado ang kanyang plano sa pagtatapos ng kanyang termino sa 2010? Dapat nga bang respetuhin natin ang kanyang patuloy na
- [Pagharap sa mas matitindi pang laban](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/06/13/pagharap-sa-mas-matitindi-pang-laban/) - N.B. - This was published in the June 12-18, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/pagharap-sa-mas-matitindi-pang-laban/. DAEJEON, Timog Korea – Patapos na ang semestre dito. Kailangan ko na lang isumite ang grado ng mga estudyante sa huling linggo ng Hunyo. At dahil sa Agosto 31 pa
- [LGC pays tribute to first graduates](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/06/14/lgc-pays-tribute-to-first-graduates/) - N.B. - This is a short news article I wrote about the first annual graduation event of LGC. “Linton Global College graduates are historic pioneers building on 52 years of historic faithfulness, sacrifice and service.” Dr. Hyung-tae Kim, president of Hannam University, made this assertion in his message at the first annual graduation event of
- [UP Diliman against charter change and Gloria](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/06/09/up-diliman-against-charter-change-and-gloria/) - Concerned students, faculty, staff, alumni and residents of the University of the Philippines (UP) in Diliman will participate in the people's protest against con-ass tomorrow (June 10) on Ayala Avenue in Makati City. The media are invited to cover a press conference and short program to be held on June 10, 1:30 p.m. at the
- [Pakikibaka at social media](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/06/06/pakikibaka-at-social-media/) - N.B. - This was published in the June 5-11, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/pakikibaka-at-social-media/. Social media. Marami akong dapat ipagpasalamat sa kabila ng napakaraming sumbat ng iba. Kung halos araw-araw kang gumagamit ng Internet, malamang na gumagamit ka ng social media. Ang ilang halimbawa
- [Enjoying our personal finances (by Judith Arao)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/06/04/enjoying-our-personal-finances-by-judith-arao/) - N.B. - Below is a short article written by my wife Joy regarding a seminar she attended last June 3. Enjoying our personal finances By Judith L. Balean-Arao On our way home after a seminar on financing in Ortigas, some of us participants weathered the sleepy mood of a gloomy June 3, 2009. That's not
- [My views on the ASEAN Human Rights Body](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/06/03/my-views-on-the-asean-human-rights-body/) - N.B. - A journalist from Vietnam asked me some questions regarding the ASEAN Human Rights Body which seeks to protect and uphold human rights in the ASEAN region. Please find below my answers. Due to the diversity of ASEAN member-countries, do you think that they can have a "real" common view of human rights? Despite
- [Kultura ng protesta](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/05/30/kultura-ng-protesta/) - N.B. - This was published in the May 29-June 4, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/kultura-ng-protesta/. Ano ba ang karapatan nating magmartsa o magpiket bilang protesta? Hindi ba’t nakakagambala lang tayo sa normal na kalakaran? Kung paniniwalaan ang isang kauupong party-list representative (na galit sa lahat
- [Iskandalo at peryodismo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/05/23/iskandalo-at-peryodismo/) - N.B. - This was published in the May 22-28, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/iskandalo-at-peryodismo/. Opo, tungkol ito sa mga sex video ni Dr. Hayden Kho na kumakalat ngayon sa Internet at sa mga lugar sa Pilipinas na nagbebenta ng mga piniratang DVD. Alam kong sawang-sawa
- [Kontradiksyon ng ating panahon](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/05/16/kontradiksyon-ng-ating-panahon/) - N.B. - This was published in the May 15-21, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/kontradiksyon-ng-ating-panahon/. Bakit katanggap-tanggap ngayon ang karumal-dumal noon? Kailan nagiging normal ang hindi-pangkaraniwan? Paano matutugunan ang mga problemang hindi nakikita? Kahit na may kasagutan mula sa mga "nasa itaas," ang hinahanap na
- [Our love story on QTV](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/05/16/our-love-story-on-qtv/) - Sorry for this shameless plug. While data gathering for my column article, I stumbled upon an old interview of Joy and I which was aired on QTV 11 on February 13, 2009 (a day before Valentine's Day) titled "Friendster request leads to marriage." Yes, it's about our high-tech love story. The interview was conducted at
- [Usapang lalaki (1)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/05/01/usapang-lalaki-1/) - N.B. - This was published in the May 1-7, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/new/usapang-lalaki-1/. Mahirap maging babae sa kasalukuyan. Sa panahon ng kilusang kababaihan noong dekada 70 nauso ang kasabihan sa wikang Ingles: "A woman has to work twice as hard to be considered
- [My views on charter change](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/05/01/my-views-on-charter-change/) - N.B. - Below are my short answers to a questions sent by a University of the Philippines (UP) student who is writing an article on charter change. What is your take on proposals to change the 1987 Constitution? Charter change is not just a shameless act to promote the legislators self-interest of staying in power
- [Who should be the next dean of UP Mass Comm?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/04/25/who-should-be-the-next-dean-of-up-mass-comm/) - N.B. - This is the memorandum I sent last April 22 to the search committee for the next dean of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC). I decided to make this public now that the interviews with faculty members are over and the committee is now in the process of
- [Wikang Ingles bilang desperadong diskurso](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/04/25/wikang-ingles-bilang-desperadong-diskurso/) - N.B. - This was published in the April 24-30, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2009/04/wikang-ingles-bilang-desperadong-diskurso. Kakaibang ebolusyon ng wika ang nangyayari ngayon. Ang isang buhay na wika (tulad ng Filipino at Ingles) ay may mga salitang maaaring magkaroon ng iba’t ibang kahulugan, depende sa lugar
- [Trahedya ng pagbabalita](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/04/18/trahedya-ng-pagbabalita/) - N.B. - This was published in the April 17-23, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2009/04/trahedya-ng-pagbabalita. Kahit na may drama sa istoryang inuulat ng peryodista, hindi dapat maging telenovela ang isang balita. Sa pagkokober ng pinakahuling pangyayari sa pagkamatay ni Trinidad "Trina" Arteche-Etong, asawa ng brodkaster
- [Job prospects for journalism graduates](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/04/12/job-prospects-for-journalism-graduates/) - N.B. - A United States-based journalist interviewed me via email regarding the future of journalism graduates in the Philippines. Please find below my answers to his questions. Thanks. Are you currently teaching journalism in UP Diliman? At present, I am on special detail as visiting professor at Hannam University where I teach communication courses. How
- [Dichotomy of traditional and new media](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/04/14/dichotomy-of-traditional-and-new-media/) - N.B. - Allow me to share with you my answers to emailed questions sent by a Bangkok-based researcher who is doing a study of the impact of new media on Philippine media organizations. What do you think of new media? New media are only "new" in the sense that technological improvements have brought about convergence
- [Mga bawal sa panahon ng Semana Santa](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/04/11/mga-bawal-sa-panahon-ng-semana-santa/) - N.B. - This was published in the April 10-16, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2009/04/mga-bawal-sa-panahon-ng-semana-santa. Dahil lumaki ako sa pamilyang Katoliko, nakagisnan ko ang napakaraming seremonyang may kaugnayan diumano sa pagpapaunlad ng pananalig sa diyos. Tulad ng maraming bata, parati kong masaya tuwing Pasko at
- [Media and the 2010 elections](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/04/13/media-and-the-2010-elections/) - N.B. - A journalism student from the University of the Philippines (UP) emailed questions about the role of the media in the 2010 elections. Even if there are questions specific to UP students who are also voters, I think my answers apply to other Filipinos. Thanks. How can debates and discussions during elections affect voters
- [Pulitika ng sapatos at tsinelas](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/04/04/pulitika-ng-sapatos-at-tsinelas/) - N.B. - This was published in the April 3-9, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2009/04/pulitika-ng-sapatos-tsinelas. Ang dating nakatsinelas noon, nakasapatos na ngayon! Simbolo ba ito ng iyong pag-asenso? Indikasyon ba ito ng iyong pagyakap sa kapitalismo? Walang madaling sagot sa simpleng tanong. Puno kasi ng
- [(Updated with photo and a game!) Interviewed on campus journalism](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/05/09/interviewed-on-campus-journalism/) - The Kabataan News Network (KNN) interviewed me on October 27, 2006 (Friday) on the issue of campus journalism. I remember that day well because the KNN people arrived when the crew of Net 25 was leaving after an interview on the situation of tabloids and broadsheets in the Philippines. It's very seldom that I grant consecutive
- [Grades already out; check out my UP students' websites](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/04/05/grades-already-out-check-out-my-up-students-websites/) - N.B. - This message is for my students at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman in the following courses: J 117 WUV (Online Journalism), J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout), J 122 TWX (Publication Design and Layout), J 200-1 (Thesis) and Media 230 WZZ (Media Ethics). Thanks to our University Information System (aka
- [Media and communication discourse](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/03/31/media-and-communication-discourse/) - N.B. – This is an advance copy of my message for the launch of the 12th issue of Plaridel journal (where I am issue editor) on April 1, 2009, 9 a.m. at the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) auditorium. It includes a call for the College to take a stand
- [Sa panahon ng pangungulila...](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/03/29/sa-panahon-ng-pangungulila/) - N.B. - This was published in the March 27-April 2, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2009/03/sa-panahon-ng-pangungulila. Hannam University, Daejeon – Maniwala ka, naiisip kita. Ang ilang araw nating pagsasama ay nakatatak sa aking alaala. Mahigpit ang pagkakahawak natin sa isa’t isa sa mahabang biyahe ng
- [Pakiusap sa mga peryodistang nag-uulat tungkol kay Nicole](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/03/20/pakiusap-sa-mga-peryodistang-nag-uulat-tungkol-kay-nicole/) - N.B. - This was published in the March 20-26, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2009/03/pakiusap-sa-mga-peryodistang-naguulat-tungkol-kay-nicole. Salamat sa nangungunang diyaryo ng Pilipinas, alam na ng madla ang tunay na pangala’t mukha ni Nicole na napatunayang ginahasa ni Lance Corporal Daniel Smith noong 2005. Nagsunuran na ang iba
- [What we can learn from Koreans](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/03/19/what-we-can-learn-from-koreans/) - N.B. - Allow me to share with you Joy's essay on her impression of South Korea, the second article she has written so far. She will be returning to the Philippines on March 22. What We Can Learn from Koreans By Judith L. Balean-Arao March 19, 2009 When I stepped out of Philippine Airlines (PAL)
- [Future of print in the wake of new media](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/03/20/future-of-print-in-the-wake-of-new-media/) - N.B. - A US-based journalist sent an email to ask what I think "are the prospects of newspapers in the Philippines given today's difficult economy and the public's increasing dependence on the Internet for video-enhanced and quickly updated news." He said that he has read my comments on the Pinoy Press article "Why the Philippine
- [The start of my Korean adventure](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/03/17/the-start-of-my-korean-adventure/) - N.B. - Allow me to share with you a short essay written by my wife Joy on our first few days in Daejeon, South Korea. We will upload pictures very soon. Thanks! The Start of My Korean Adventure By Judith L. Balean-Arao March 12, 2009 It was a mixed emotion of excitement and anxiety. It
- [Pakikibaka sa lamig ng Daejeon at iba pang sentimyento de asukal](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/03/13/pakikibaka-sa-lamig-ng-daejeon-at-iba-pang-sentimyento-de-asukal/) - N.B. - This was published in the March 13-16, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2009/03/pakikibaka-sa-lamig-ng-daejeon-iba-pang-sentimyento-de-asukal. DAEJEON, Timog Korea – Paano mo ba isasalarawan ang pangungulila sa kabila ng komportableng tinutuluyan at ang pansamantalang pagsama ng mahal mo sa buhay sa iyong pagbiyahe? Wala naman akong masasabi
- [Sa okasyon ng aking pansamantalang paglisan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/03/02/sa-okasyon-ng-aking-pansamantalang-paglisan/) - N.B. - This was published in the February 27-March 5, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2009/03/sa-okasyon-ng-aking-pansamantalang-paglisan. Ganito pala ang nararamdaman ng isang overseas Filipino worker (OFW). Marami mang kailangang dalhin sa matagal na paglisan, mas marami pa ring kailangang iwanan. Mabigat ang iyong pakiramdam habang
- [Epekto ng pagsasabatas ng karapatan sa pagsagot ](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/03/06/epekto-ng-pagsasabatas-ng-karapatan-sa-pagsagot/) - N.B. - This was published in the March 6-12, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2009/03/epekto-ng-pagsasabatas-ng-karapatan-sa-pagsagot. Ang panukalang Right of Reply na inaprubahan sa Senado at kasalukuyang pinag-aaralan sa Kamara de Representante ay umani ng napakaraming batikos mula sa mga mamamahayag. Ano kaya ang konteksto ng
- [Huling habilin sa mga estudyante ng J 117, J 122, J 200 at Media 230](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/03/04/huling-habilin-sa-mga-estudyante-ng-j-117-j-122-j-200-at-media-230/) - N.B. - This is written in Filipino so that my students in Hannam University (Korea) would know that this message is not for them. If you're my student in Hannam University, I will post a separate message when I arrive in Korea tomorrow (March 5). Thank you. Para sa mga estudyante ng J 122 TUV
- [Uniting against the Right of Reply Bill](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/02/25/uniting-against-the-right-of-reply-bill/) - As of February 25, 1:38 a.m., 130 journalists already signed the unified statement against the right of reply bill sponsored by Sen. Aquilino Pimentel (Senate Bill No. 2150) and Rep. Monico Puentevella (House Bill No. 3306). I was among the signatories to the statement (i.e., #40) because the points it raised had been articulated by
- [Announcements for my February 24 and 25 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/02/23/announcements-for-my-february-24-and-25-classes/) - February 24 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): Kindly submit your newspaper page on or before 5 p.m. The magazine spread which is supposed to be due on March 3 is now OPTIONAL, but the web advertisement due on March 10 is still required. Should you decide to submit the magazine spread, please
- [UP CMC to launch 11th issue of Plaridel on February 27](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/02/23/up-cmc-to-launch-11th-issue-of-plaridel-on-february-27/) - N.B. - More than a press release, this serves as an INVITATION for you and your colleagues to attend the launch of Plaridel's 11th issue on February 27, 3 p.m. at the UP CMC auditorium. Hope you can make it. The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) will launch the 11th
- [Ilang paglilinaw tungkol sa VFA](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/02/21/ilang-paglilinaw-tungkol-sa-vfa/) - N.B. - This was published in the February 20-26, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2009/02/ilang-paglilinaw-tungkol-sa-vfa. With regard to the reciprocal agreement popularly known as "VFA 2," I gave a clarification to friends at the Philippine Daily Inquirer which was included in a February 21 news
- [Announcements for my February 17 and 18 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/02/16/announcements-for-my-february-17-and-18-classes/) - February 17 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): Kindly submit the newsletter on or before 5 p.m. J 122 TWX (Publication Design and Layout): Same instructions as J 122 TUV. February 18 (Wednesday) J 117 WUV (Online Journalism): Members of Group 4 will present their report on information technology and online journalism. You
- [Gasgas na kuwento ng pag-ibig](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/02/14/gasgas-na-kuwento-ng-pag-ibig/) - N.B. - This was published in the February 13-19, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2009/02/gasgas-na-kuwento-ng-pagibig. LUNGSOD CEBU – Sadyang napakabilis ng panahon! Huli akong nagpunta sa lugar na ito noong Abril 2004, at hindi ko akalaing babalik ako rito ngayon kasama ang pinakamamahal na asawang
- [My views on reality TV and information warfare](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/02/12/my-views-on-reality-tv-and-information-warfare/) - N.B. - A student from UP Manila sent these questions through my Facebook account. I think my answers are worth sharing to those who are interested in reality TV and the concept of information dissemination and warfare. Is broadcast news considered as reality TV since it covers real events as they happen? "Reality TV" is
- [URGENT message to my students](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/02/10/urgent-message-to-my-students/) - Now it can be told: Assuming that I get a visa and book a flight within this month, I will be leaving the Philippines next month (March) and will return after one year. If you've attended our class last week, you already know the "juicy details," particularly where, why and with whom I'm going. You
- [Bakit kasalanan ng gobyerno ang malawakang tanggalan sa trabaho?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/02/06/bakit-kasalanan-ng-gobyerno-ang-malawakang-tanggalan-sa-trabaho/) - N.B. - This was published in the February 6-12, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2009/02/bakit-kasalanan-ng-gobyerno-ang-malawakang-tanggalan-sa-trabaho. Hindi biro ang malawakang tanggalan sa trabaho sa kasalukuyan. Noong 2007, halimbawa, tinatayang may 6,000 manggagawa sa dalawang gusali ng Intel Campus sa General Trias, Cavite. Pero dahil sa nakatakda
- [(Updated) My views on the sale of Philippine Star to MVP](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/02/04/my-views-on-the-sale-of-philippine-star-to-mvp/) - N.B. - A Bangkok-based journalist emailed a few questions about the reported negotiations between MediaQuest Holdings, Inc. and the Belmonte family who has majority control of Philippine Star for the sale of 87.5 percent of the latter. Allow me to share with you my answers. Thank you. Update (February 6, 9:30 p.m.): I just got
- [Announcements for my February 10 and 11 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/02/05/announcements-for-my-february-10-and-11-classes/) - February 10 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): Kindly submit your first project (brochure) on or before 5 p.m. Don't forget to include the target audience and the original brochure which serves as basis for your own design and layout. J 122 TWX (Publication Design and Layout): Same instructions as J 122 TUV.
- [Pagtuturo’t paggamit ng droga](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/01/31/pagtuturo’t-paggamit-ng-droga/) - N.B. - This was published in the January 30-February 5, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2009/01/pagtuturo%E2%80%99t-paggamit-ng-droga. Kung masusunod ang Commission on Higher Education (CHED), ang buwan ng Pebrero ang simula ng random drug testing sa mga nagtuturo sa kolehiyo’t unibersidad. Aaminin kong bilang guro sa
- [Announcements for my February 3 and 4 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/01/28/announcements-for-my-february-3-and-4-classes/) - February 3 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): We will re-evaluate the template/welcome page of your website. Kindly make the necessary corrections based on my comments, as well as your classmates'. Please pay close attention to your source code. After the re-evaluation, we will discuss the other outputs you are required to submit
- [Global financial crisis and Philippine mass media](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/01/28/global-financial-crisis-and-philippine-mass-media/) - N.B. - A master's student from the Ateneo de Manila University who also works for a media monitoring institution emailed some questions about the effects of the global financial crisis on the Philippine mass media. Please find below my answers. Thank you. How would the crisis affect the local media industry and community? Or do
- [Sampung nakakairitang salita sa Filipino](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/01/23/sampung-nakakairitang-salita-sa-filipino/) - N.B. - This was published in the January 23-29, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2009/01/sampung-nakakairitang-salita-sa-filipino. Humihingi ako ng paumanhin kung hindi ko na mahintay ang Agosto (o Buwan ng Wika) para talakayin ang ilang salita sa Filipino na sa tingin ko’y nakakairita. Ang ideyang ito
- [Grammar of poverty](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/10/15/grammar-of-poverty/) - When you hear someone say "Poverty is a state of mind," does it make you feel better? Don't you find it more convenient to use the term "financially challenged" to describe the poor? "Beautiful" words and phrases can be used to hide the truth, which in this instance is the "ugly" reality of abject poverty.
- [Announcements for my January 27 and 28 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/01/22/announcements-for-my-january-27-and-28-classes/) - January 27 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): We will evaluate your seatwork and your website's template/welcome page (which serves as your midterm exam). J 122 TWX (Publication Design and Layout): Same instructions as J 122 TUV. January 28 (Wednesday) J 117 WUV (Online Journalism): We will evaluate your website's template/welcome page which
- [Pampublikong galit, midya at `Valley Golf Brawl’](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/01/16/pampublikong-galit-midya-at-valley-golf-brawl’/) - N.B. - This was published in the January 16-22, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2009/01/pampublikong-galit-midya-valley-golf-brawl%E2%80%99. Salamat sa midya at blogosphere, nagkaroon ng ibang reputasyon ang Valley Golf and Country Club sa Antipolo kahit na hindi intensiyon ng mga nagmamay-ari ito. Ang away ng mga pamilyang
- [Announcements for my January 20 and 21 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/01/16/announcements-for-my-january-20-and-21-classes/) - January 20 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): Members of Group 4 will discuss typography and design principles. We will also analyze the output you submitted last December. You should start working on your website's template/welcome page which we will analyze on January 27. This project serves as your midterm exam. J 122
- [My views on development journalism](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/01/12/my-views-on-development-journalism/) - N.B. - A student from the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila emailed a few questions about development journalism. Please find below my answers. Thank you. Ano ang development journalism at saan ito nagmula? Ayon sa maraming sanggunian, ang development journalism ay nagmula sa "development communication" na kung saan ang komunikasyon ay ginagamit para sa
- [Etikal na pamantayan ni Verano](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/01/10/etikal-na-pamantayan-ni-verano/) - N.B. - This was published in the January 9-15, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2009/01/etikal-na-pamantayan-ni-verano. Ano ba naman ang masama sa ginawa ni Atty. Felisberto Verano, Jr. na abogado ng dalawa sa tatlong suspek na tinaguriang ”Alabang Boys?” Kung papaniwalaan ang pahayag niya, nais lamang
- [Announcements for my January 13 and 14 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/01/08/announcements-for-my-january-13-and-14-classes/) - January 13 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): We will have our second session on HTML hand coding, and then discuss the outputs you submitted last December 16. Please do not forget to read Raggett and Werbach. J 122 TWX (Publication Design and Layout): Same instructions as J 122 TUV. January 14 (Wednesday)
- [Kultural na epekto ng papalalang krisis](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/01/03/kultural-na-epekto-ng-papalalang-krisis/) - N.B. - This was published in the January 2-8, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2009/01/kultural-na-epekto-ng-papalalang-krisis. Maraming nagsasabing mas mararamdaman ng Pilipinas ang pandaigdigang krisis pampinansiya sa taong 2009. May dahilan ba para mag-alala ang mga mamamayan? Para sa iyo, maaaring ang sagot ay ”oo” dahil
- [Announcements for my January 6 and 7 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2009/01/05/announcements-for-my-january-6-and-7-classes/) - January 6 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): We will have our first session on HTML hand coding. Kindly read the papers of Werbach and Raggett. J 122 TWX (Publication Design and Layout): Same instructions as J 122 TUV. January 7 (Wednesday) J 117 WUV (Online Journalism): We will have our first session
- [Pag-aaral sa wikang Bikol at paggamit ng wikang Filipino](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/12/26/pag-aaral-sa-wikang-bikol-at-paggamit-ng-wikang-filipino/) - N.B. - This was published in the December 26, 2008-January 1, 2009 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/12/pagaaral-sa-wikang-bikol-paggamit-ng-wikang-filipino. LUNGSOD TABACO, ALBAY – Mainam na rin ang pagpunta namin ni Joy dito para mag-Pasko. Tulad ng inaasahan, masayang-masaya si Joy dahil muli niyang nakasama ang mga kamag-anak
- [Bakit hindi ko ramdam ang Pasko?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/12/19/bakit-hindi-ko-ramdam-ang-pasko/) - N.B. - This was published in the December 19-25, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/12/bakit-hindi-ko-ramdam-ang-pasko. Tuwing nakikita ko ang mga poster na nakasulat ang "Ramdam ang Kaunlaran” (at prominente ang mukha ng isang taong nararapat ding batuhin ng sapatos), naiisip kong tila may dalawang mundong
- [Para sa estudyante ni Prop. Sarah Raymundo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/12/12/para-sa-estudyante-ni-prop-sarah-raymundo/) - N.B. - This was published in the December 12-18, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/12/para-sa-estudyante-ni-prop-sarah-raymundo. Dahil nag-aaral ka sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (UP), alam mo na siguro ang nangyari kay ”Ma’am Sarah.” Kalat na kalat sa loob ng kampus sa Diliman at naging laman ng
- [Announcements for my December 16 and 17 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/12/10/announcements-for-my-december-16-and-17-classes/) - Tongue-in-cheek Christmas announcement: My wife and I wish all of you a Meaningful Christmas and a Liberating New Year. PLEASE DO NOT GO to the UP Theater on December 15 (Monday) at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. A case of reverse psychology? You be the judge! On a serious note, please read the announcements below.
- [Makulay na pulitikal na buhay (2)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/12/08/makulay-na-pulitikal-na-buhay-2/) - N.B. - This was published in the December 5-11, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/12/makulay-na-pulitikal-na-buhay-2. (Huli sa dalawang bahagi) Mula asul at dilaw noong hayskul, naging paborito kong kulay sa kolehiyo ang dati kong kinatatakutan: Pula. Ano ba ang ibig sabihin ng UP na pinasukan
- [(Updated) After the Pinoy Citizen Journalism Seminar](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/12/02/after-the-pinoy-citizen-journalism-seminar/) - Based on the sheer number of participants (close to 100, based on Tonyo Cruz's account), one may safely assume that the Pinoy Citizen Journalism Seminar last November 29 was a "resounding success." But more than the unexpected turnout, I would like to think that the success is in the effective packaging of the free seminar
- [Announcements for my December 9 and 10 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/12/05/announcements-for-my-december-9-and-10-classes/) - ALL STUDENTS (especially those enrolled in Media 230): You should attend the forum titled "Right of Reply: Balancing News or Limiting Press Freedom?" on December 8 (Monday), 9 a.m. at the UP CMC auditorium. Speakers are Atty. Ricardo Sunga of the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) and Jaime Espina of the National Union of Journalists
- [Makulay na pulitikal na buhay](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/11/28/makulay-na-pulitikal-na-buhay/) - N.B. - This was published in the November 28-December 4, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/11/makulay-na-pulitikal-na-buhay-una-sa-dalawang-bahagi. (Una sa dalawang bahagi) Depende sa iyong pulitikal na paniniwala, puwede mong sabihing ako’y isang matandang walang pinagkatandaan o isang matandang alipin ng kanyang lumipas nang kabataan. Kahit na
- [Announcements for my December 2 and 3 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/11/27/announcements-for-my-december-2-and-3-classes/) - INVITATION TO ALL STUDENTS: Feel free to attend the Pinoy Citizen Journalism Seminar on November 29 (Saturday), 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS), University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman where I will give the introductory lecture on citizen journalism. Please click the image above for more details. December
- [Sa ngalan ni Dureza](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/11/21/sa-ngalan-ni-dureza/) - N.B. - This was published in the November 21-27, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/11/sa-ngalan-ni-dureza. Alam mo na’ng nilalaman ng kontrobersiyal na dasal ni Press Secretary Jesus Dureza noong Nobyembre 18 (Martes) bago nagsimula ang pulong ng Gabinete: ”Bless the President so we will have
- [Announcements for my November 25 and 26 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/11/20/announcements-for-my-november-25-and-26-classes/) - November 25 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): We will analyze the design and layout of the selected magazines you were assigned to bring. In discussing your respective magazines, kindly follow the outline I gave you last November 11. J 122 TWX (Publication Design and Layout): Same instructions as J 122 TUV. November
- [Sirko bilang siklo’t simbolo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/11/14/sirko-bilang-siklo-simbolo/) - N.B. - This was published in the November 14-20, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/11/sirko-bilang-siklo%E2%80%99t-simbolo. Nakakainip, nakakainis, nakakatawa’t nakakaawa. Ang ating kinabukasa’y bolang pinagpapasa-pasahan ng mga payaso sa loob ng sirko. Sa likod ng kanilang makulay na kasuotan ay ang kanilang maitim na hangarin. Ang
- [My views on entertainment journalism](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/11/15/my-views-on-entertainment-journalism/) - N.B. - While preparing for my trip to Jakarta, a student from De La Salle University emailed three questions about entertainment journalism. Allow me to share with you my short answers. What do you think about celebrity journalism nowadays (both local and in Hollywood)? If by "celebrity journalism" you refer to the aspect of entertainment
- [Announcements for my November 18 and 19 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/11/13/announcements-for-my-november-18-and-19-classes/) - ALL STUDENTS: Please keep in mind that classes ALWAYS start on time. November 18 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): I will be in Jakarta so we will not have a class. Don't forget to bring the magazine you are assigned to evaluate on November 25 (Tuesday). J 122 TWX (Publication Design and
- [My views on citizen journalism, TV Patrol, Imbestigador](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/11/10/my-views-on-citizen-journalism-tv-patrol-imbestigador/) - N.B. - A campus journalist emailed some questions regarding citizen journalism and a particular television show that engages in exposes. Allow me to share with you my answers. How would you define citizen journalism? Citizen journalism is providing media audiences the opportunity to practice the profession. One may say that it is a mechanism to
- [Komplikasyon sa simpleng blotter](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/11/07/komplikasyon-sa-simpleng-blotter/) - N.B. - This was published in the November 7-13, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/11/komplikasyon-sa-simpleng-blotter. Incidentally, my views on this column article's topic were published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer's news story (7 November 2008, pp. 1, A10) titled "Police blotter now off limits to
- [My views on libel, Internet defamation](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/11/05/my-views-on-libel-internet-defamation/) - N.B. - Allow me to share with you the short answers I gave to three emailed questions by a Filipino journalist pursuing graduate studies abroad. She is currently doing research on libel and Internet defamation. Have the Philippine courts been consistent in interpreting and applying libel laws? Allow me to start with a caveat: I
- [Regalo sa iyong ika-40 kaarawan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/10/31/regalo-sa-iyong-ika-40-kaarawan/) - N.B. - This was published in the October 31-November 6, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/10/regalo-sa-iyong-ika40-kaarawan. Para sa iyo, madaling isulat ang mga bagay na hindi kayang panindigan. Dahil nagtatrabaho ka sa bangko, alam mong may mga taong hindi tumutupad sa kanilang mga pangako, kahit
- [(Updated) Grades in J 122; please visit my students' websites](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/10/13/grades-in-j-122-please-visit-my-students-websites/) - For those who are asking, here is my teaching schedule next semester (i.e., 2nd semester, AY 2008-2009): J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout) - Tuesdays, 10 am to 1 pm, BNR J 122 TWX (Publication Design and Layout) - Tuesdays, 1 to 4 pm, BNR J 117 WUV (Online Journalism) - Wednesdays, 10 am
- [(Updated) Grades in J 200, J 202 and Media 230](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/10/13/grades-in-j-200-j-202-and-media-230/) - I have already submitted today (October 13) the official report of grades for my two master's courses, namely J 202 WZZ (Advanced Reporting) and Media 230 TZZ (Media Ethics). If you are my student in Media 230, kindly get your graded final papers from the Department of Journalism. Given that UP is not issuing class
- [Huwag ka lang sanang magsulat](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/10/24/huwag-ka-lang-sanang-magsulat/) - N.B. - This was published in the October 24-30, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/10/huwag-ka-lang-sanang-magsulat. Kahit na marunong kang bumasa, kaya mo bang umintindi? Nakakakita ka nga pero nagmamasid ka ba? Ang nasa utak mo ba’y produkto ng malalimang pag-iisip? Ang iyo bang panulat ay
- [12 rules for (funny) sign-making](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/10/21/12-rules-for-funny-sign-making/) - Yes, my funny signs project is back with a vengeance! A former student of mine, Bianca Consunji, emailed a few months ago 38 pictures of funny signs. Some of them have been used in previous posts, and there are a few that have been circulated in e-groups. For this installment, allow me to present what
- [Who's going to replace Bush on January 20, 2009?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/10/21/whos-going-to-replace-bush-on-january-20-2009/) - From the looks of it, it's Barack Obama. A United States (US) presidential candidate needs at least 270 out of 538 Electoral College votes to win. The US National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has useful information on the 2008 US presidential and vice presidential polls. Kindly note that what happens on November 4 is
- [J 122 students' websites most clicked links](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/10/20/j-122-students-websites-most-clicked-links/) - Analyzing the most recent statistics of this blog, I noticed that nine out of the 10 "most clicked links" from October 13 to 19 are my J 122 students' HTML hand coded websites. For those who don't know, J 122 is Journalism 122 (Publication Design and Layout), a course I teach at the University of
- [Tina Fey, Sarah Palin and the power of satire](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/10/20/tina-fey-sarah-palin-and-the-power-of-satire/) - The recent episode of Saturday Night Live saw Tina Fey portraying US vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin as usual. What makes this episode different is the surprise appearance of Palin in an obvious, desperate attempt to win over voters. In the recent past, US presidential candidate John McCain guested on The Late Show with David
- [Personal kong listahan ng kahilingan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/10/17/personal-kong-listahan-ng-kahilingan/) - N.B. - This was published in the October 17-23, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/10/personal-kong-listahan-ng-kahilingan. May personal na bagay na kailangang ibahagi dahil mahalagang gawin mo rin ito. Mainam na pagplanuhan ang kinabukasan, pero paano kung ang hinaharap ay walang kaseguruhan? Makokontento ka na lang
- [Oil deregulation minus the jargon](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/10/13/oil-deregulation-minus-the-jargon/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. VIII, No. 36 of Bulatlat (October 12-18, 2008), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://bulatlat.com/main/2008/10/12/oil-deregulation-minus-the-jargon/. Deregulation is quite simple but the powers-that-be tend to provide complicated explanations in claiming that it should be given a chance to work despite what is happening in the
- [Sa harap ng manibela](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/10/10/sa-harap-ng-manibela/) - N.B. - This was published in the October 10-16, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/10/sa-harap-ng-manibela. Sa limitado kong karanasan sa pagmamaneho sa Metro Manila, may isang bagay akong natutuhan: Parating maging mapagmatyag sa mga lugar na unang pagkakataon mo pa lang pupuntahan. Hindi lang ito
- [Payo sa estudyanteng mahilig mag-aral](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/10/03/payo-sa-estudyanteng-mahilig-mag-aral/) - N.B. - This was published in the October 3-9, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/10/payo-sa-estudyanteng-mahilig-magaral. Napapangiti ka na ngayon dahil patapos na ang klase. Kukuha ka na lang ng mga pinal na eksaminasyon at tatapusin ang iba pang kinakailangan para sa mga klase mo. Ngayon
- [(Updated) A personal evaluation of WordCamp Philippines 2008](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/08/a-personal-evaluation-of-wordcamp-philippines-2008/) - That's me giving a lecture on blogging and journalism during WordCamp Philippines 2008 last September 6 at the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde in Manila. (Photo courtesy of Miss Wicked) I don't intend to repeat the "process documentation" made by more than 50 bloggers (go to JezhLau Concepts for a definitive list). Most
- [Announcements for my October 7 and 8 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/10/02/announcements-for-my-october-7-and-8-classes/) - October 7 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): You may now get your graded brochure, newsletter and newspaper page from the department. Your website which serves as your final exam should be finished by 5 p.m. Media 230 TZZ (Media Ethics): Please email your research paper by 5 p.m. October 8 (Wednesday) J
- [Proudly UP Mass Comm (an online campaign)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/22/proudly-up-mass-comm-an-online-campaign/) - Are you a blogger? Are you an alumnus or a current student of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC)? Do you want a badge in your posts or blog sidebar that states "Proudly UP Mass Comm?" If you answered yes to the three questions, please read on. A few days
- [Two cases against sponsored posts](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/29/two-cases-against-sponsored-posts/) - Consider this as a rejoinder to my recent Pinoy Weekly column article. I was expecting violent reactions to my article titled "Huwag kang mag-blog kung..." (Do not blog if...) but what I've gotten as of this writing are mostly receptive (if not totally positive) comments from intelligent and critical bloggers. (Of course, we can never
- [Announcements for my September 30 and October 1 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/26/announcements-for-my-september-30-and-october-1-classes/) - September 30 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): You should upload your web advertisement by 5 p.m. Media 230 WZZ (Media Ethics): We will not meet anymore because you need to devote more time for research on your final paper which is due on October 7. October 1 (Wednesday) - No classes since
- [Huwag kang mag-blog kung...](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/26/huwag-kang-mag-blog-kung/) - N.B. - This was published in the September 26-October 2, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/09/huwag-kang-magblog-kung. Kahit na interesanteng pag-aralan ang iba’t ibang aspeto ng blogging, wala akong intensiyong magpakadalubhasa sa blog monetization. Mahirap masikmura ng isang abang peryodistang katulad ko na may mga blogger
- [Buying the secrets of my UP Mass Comm days](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/22/buying-the-secrets-of-my-up-mass-comm-days/) - I paid a ransom of P1,000 last week but it was worth it. Finally, I have in my hands the incriminating documents that could ruin my "standing" in the college. Had these documents been leaked to other people, my students and friends would definitely know some of the things that happened to me a little
- [20 para sa aking 40](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/19/20-para-sa-aking-40/) - N.B. - This was published in the September 19-25, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/09/20-para-sa-aking-40. Sa okasyon ng aking ika-40 kaarawan sa Setyembre 21 (araw ng Linggo), hayaan mo po akong maghandog ng 20 ”pampublikong mensahe” sa mga taong personal kong nakasalamuha (kaibigan man, kaaway
- [What I did in Jakarta (in pictures)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/19/what-i-did-in-jakarta-in-pictures/) - This may be a much-delayed post, but it's better late than never. If you've been reading previous posts in this blog, you should know that I went to Indonesia twice to speak at a training of selected journalists who belong to member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). My first trip to Jakarta
- [Kapuso, Kapamilya stars to grace UP Mass Comm alumni homecoming](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/19/kapuso-kapamilya-stars-to-grace-up-mass-comm-alumni-homecoming/) - N.B. - This is another press release I wrote in line with the UP CMC grand alumni homecoming on September 27. Please help disseminate it. Thank you - Danny Arao (UP CMC Batch 1991) Expect the grand alumni homecoming of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) to be a gathering
- [Gadgets, jewelry for only P50 at UP Mass Comm alumni homecoming](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/18/gadgets-jewelry-for-only-p50-at-up-mass-comm-alumni-homecoming/) - N.B. - This is a press release I wrote for UP CMC. Hope you can help disseminate it. Thank you. An ASUS Eee PC or a Sony Ericsson K660i for only P50? Big prizes like laptops and cellular phones await those who will attend the grand alumni homecoming of the University of the Philippines College
- [Announcements for my September 23 and 24 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/17/announcements-for-my-september-23-and-24-classes/) - September 23 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): We will have a preliminary evaluation of your website. Your newspaper page should be submitted by 5 p.m. Media 230 TZZ (Media Ethics): We will discuss the prospects of journalism, advertising and public relations and entertainment in the context of ethical practice. Kindly read Herman
- [Excellent parody of Sarah Palin, Hillary Clinton](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/15/excellent-parody-of-sarah-palin-hillary-clinton/) - You should know this by now. The 34th season of Saturday Night Live premiered last September 13 with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler portraying Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton, respectively. This video proves the power of political satire, something that's unfortunately missing in Philippine television. This kind of entertainment can really help shape public opinion
- [Reporting the ASEAN (three-part series)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/15/reporting-the-asean-three-part-series/) - My three-part series on media and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been published in Vol. VIII, No. 32 (September 14-20, 2008) issue of Bulatlat Online Magazine. I would like to thank my friends at the International Institute for Journalism (IIJ) of InWEnt-Germany for allowing me to publish a slightly revised version of
- [Ano ngayon kung may rollback?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/12/ano-ngayon-kung-may-rollback/) - N.B. - This was published in the September 12-18, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/09/ano-ngayon-kung-may-rollback. Panahon na ba para magsaya’t kalimutan ang sinasabing pang-aabuso ng mga kompanya ng langis? Kung noon ay linggo-linggo ang pagtaas ng presyo ng mga produktong petrolyo, ngayon naman ay sunud-sunod
- [The Human Security Act and Philippine Journalism](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/18/the-human-security-act-and-philippine-journalism/) - N.B. - As early as last November, I had been commissioned to write a study on the effects of the Human Security Act on journalism for the Philippine Human Rights Reporting Project. Its website was launched today (January 18) at the Balay Kalinaw, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, Quezon City. Please find below the
- [Read my blog through your mobile](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/09/25/read-my-blog-through-your-mobile/) - Statistics show that Filipinos have more access to mobile phones than the Internet. If you're a webmaster or blogger, it is absolutely necessary to use the mobile phone as a platform to disseminate content. You can say that this is a delayed move on my part, but I would like to announce that you may
- [Announcements for my September 16 and 17 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/10/announcements-for-my-september-16-and-17-classes/) - September 16 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): Kindly submit your newsletter by 5 p.m. You may use the BNR facilities during class hours. Media 230 TZZ (Media Ethics): We will continue our discussion of selected case studies, this time on Advertising/Public Relations and Entertainment. Please study the assigned readings. September 17 (Wednesday)
- [Media repression and conflict of interest](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/08/media-repression-and-conflict-of-interest/) - N.B. - This was published in Eye on Ethics: Asia Media Forum (September 8, 2008), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.eyeonethics.org/2008/09/08/media-repression-and-the-journalist's-ethical-dilemma/. As a rule, journalists cover an event or issue as independent observers. They are taught not to have any direct participation in it because doing so could compromise their
- [Rebelyon, kabataan at musikang rock](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/05/rebelyon-kabataan-at-musikang-rock/) - N.B. - This will be published in the September 5-11, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/09/rebelyon-kabataan-musikang-rock. Lumaki ako sa panahong ang kinikilalang ”diyos” ay sina Sampaguita, Mike Hanopol at Pepe Smith. Kahit na hindi ko pa alam sa murang edad ang pulitikal na mensahe ng kantang
- [Announcements for my September 9 and 10 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/04/announcements-for-my-september-9-and-10-classes/) - September 9 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): Kindly submit your brochure by 5 p.m. Please do not forget to write your target audience. Media 230 TZZ (Media Ethics): One of your classmates will make her presentation on selected case studies in journalism ethics. We will also discuss ethics-related case studies in advertising/public
- [Political rap, anyone?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/01/political-rap-anyone/) - This YouTube video was uploaded only last Saturday (August 30). It is a rap song that starts and ends with lines from an old Patatag song titled Tano. For those who are not familiar with Tano, it's a song about a farmer who gets heavily indebted to a landlord. Tano then decides to join the
- [UP Mass Comm launches 10th issue of Plaridel journal](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/09/01/up-mass-comm-launches-10th-issue-of-plaridel-journal/) - N.B. - This is a press release I wrote for today's launch of the 10th issue of the Plaridel journal. Mass Comm launches its 10th as UP celebrates its 100th. The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) launched the 10th issue of Plaridel: A Journal of Philippine Communication, Media, and Society
- [Sa pagtatapos ng buwan ng wika](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/08/29/sa-pagtatapos-ng-buwan-ng-wika/) - N.B. - This was published in the August 29-September 4, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/08/sa-pagtatapos-ng-buwan-ng-wika. Huwag mo nang basahin ito. Hindi ba’t mas gugustuhin mong nakasulat ito sa wikang Ingles? Puwede nang kalimutan ang wikang Filipino dahil tapos na ang Agosto. Bumalik na tayo
- [Making sense of inflation data](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/08/26/making-sense-of-inflation-data/) - N.B. - This was published in the July 2008 issue of the Philippine Journalism Review (PJR) Reports (pp. 11-12), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://cmfr-phil.org/_pjrreports/2008/july/0708_story05.html. Journalists are expected to refer to official sources of information in writing and producing their reports. There is, however, a potential failure in giving relevant
- [Kadayawan at selebrasyon sa ngalan ng turismo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/08/22/kadayawan-at-selebrasyon-sa-ngalan-ng-turismo/) - N.B. - This was published in the August 22-28, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/08/ kadayawan-selebrasyon-sa-ngalan-ng-turismo. Lungsod Davao (Agosto 21) - Isang malaking atraksiyong panturismo ang Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival 2008. Kahit na ang taunang selebrasyon ay tuwing ikatlong linggo ng Agosto, ang mga aktibidad
- [My views on journalism and advocacy](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/08/22/my-views-on-journalism-and-advocacy/) - N.B. - A graduate student of Journalism from a reputable private school who says that he was motivated by a soon-to-be-published analysis I wrote on journalism ethics requested me to answer a few emailed questions which I think is worth sharing with all of you. When you joined demonstrations against killing of journalists and cases
- [Anomalya sa estruktura](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/08/16/anomalya-sa-estruktura/) - N.B. - This was published in the August 15-21, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/08/anomalya-sa-estruktura. Iba ang intensiyon sa nakasulat sa teksto. Kabaligtaran ng opisyal na pahayag ang aktuwal na adyenda. Hindi man lubusang nauunawaan ang mga partikular na probisyon ng MOA (memorandum of agreement)
- [Announcements for my August 20 and September 2-3 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/08/14/announcements-for-my-august-20-and-september-2-3-classes/) - All students: Kindly note that August 19 (Tuesday) is a non-working holiday so there will be no classes on that day. Since I will be back in Jakarta on August 26 (Tuesday) and 27 (Wednesday), we will resume our discussions and other class activities on September 2 (Tuesday) and 3 (Wednesday). DEADLINES J 122 TUV
- [Quoted by ABS-CBN News Online on plagiarism](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/08/13/quoted-by-abs-cbn-news-online-on-plagiarism/) - An online article yesterday (August 12) titled "Plagiarism and the `ponente' system" by David Dizon of ABS-CBN News Online includes my views on plagiarism. The article is based on the Media in Focus episode titled "Word Theft" on ANC aired last Thursday (August 7). Hosted by Cheche Lazaro, I was one of the three guests,
- [Watch but don't believe](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/08/12/watch-but-dont-believe/) - Got this from the Internet. Looks real but I don't need to convince you that it's 100% fake.
- [2nd issue of Philippine Journalism Review already available](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/08/12/2nd-issue-of-philippine-journalism-review-already-available/) - N.B. - This is a press release from the CMFR on the second issue (July 2008) of PJR where I serve as managing editor. The second issue of the Philippine Journalism Review (PJR), the only refereed journal in Asia devoted to journalism concerns and issues, is now available, the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility
- [Jakarta sa aking utak](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/08/08/jakarta-sa-aking-utak/) - N.B. - This was published in the August 8-14, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/08/jakarta-sa-aking-utak. Lungsod Jakarta, Indonesia (Hulyo 28-30) – Sa aking pagbaba sa Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, tumambad sa akin ang mga eksenang pamilyar at kakaiba. Mukha mang Pilipino ang karamihan sa mga nakasalubong
- [Sana’y lumakas pa ang piso at bumaba ang presyo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/21/sana-lumakas-pa-ang-piso-at-bumaba-ang-presyo/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 6, No. 44 (November 21-27, 2007) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-44/op_ed/ed-6_44_3.htm. Para sa mga kumikita ng dolyar tulad ng overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), sa unang tingin ay hindi mainam ang nangyayari ngayong paglakas ng piso kumpara sa
- [Announcements for my August 12 and 13 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/08/06/announcements-for-my-august-12-and-13-classes/) - ALL STUDENTS: Kindly note as early as now that I will be back in Jakarta, Indonesia by the end of the August so there will be no classes on August 26 and 27. August 12 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): We will evaluate the welcome page of your website which will serve
- [Position paper on HB 3535 (decriminalization of libel)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/08/06/position-paper-on-hb-3535/) - N.B. - This is a position paper I submitted to the House of Representatives Committee on Revision of Laws which is scheduled to conduct a public hearing today (August 6, 9:30 am) on House Bill No. 3535 which seeks to decriminalize libel. The full text of the bill follows. I apologize in advance if a
- [Buwis at ang pulitika ng pangingikil](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/08/01/buwis-at-ang-pulitika-ng-pangingikil/) - N.B. - This was published in the August 1-7, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/08/buwis-ang-pulitika-ng-pangingikil. Hindi nabigyan ng kaukulang atensiyon ng midya ang HB (House Bill) No. 4268 na inihain ni Rep. Exequiel Javier (Antique) noon pang Hunyo 4. Sa unang tingin, may magandang balita
- [Pagsusuri sa peryodismo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/07/25/pagsusuri-sa-peryodismo/) - N.B. - This was published in the July 25-31, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/07/pagsusuri-sa-peryodismo. Isang kontrobersiyal na usapin sa mga peryodista ang pagbibigay ng pagsusuri sa isyung sinusulat nila. Hindi raw katanggap-tanggap ito dahil masisira ang kanilang kredibilidad. Kailangan diumano nilang maging neutral para
- [(Updated) URGENT reminder to J 200-1 students](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/07/25/urgent-reminder-to-j-200-1-students/) - Kindly take note that today (July 25) is the deadline for the submission of "preliminary" findings, the word preliminary defined at our orientation last June 13 as "at least 70 percent complete" (which may vary depending on the status of your thesis). As of this writing (11:35 a.m.), only three students have passed their preliminary
- [Announcements for my August 5 and 6 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/07/23/announcements-for-my-august-5-and-6-classes/) - All students: I will be in Jakarta, Indonesia next week to give the keynote speech at a training for ASEAN journalists. If you need to talk to me, I will be back at UP towards the end of next week. Special message to J 122 TUV students: Thank you for allowing the CBN Asia television
- [Paulit-ulit, paikot-ikot](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/07/18/paulit-ulit-paikot-ikot/) - N.B. - This was published in the July 18-24, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/07/paulitulit-paikotikot. Hindi ka man nawawalan ng paksang pagkukuwentuhan, mapapansin ang paulit-ulit na linya ng pagsusuri dahil sa iisang litanya ng nakararaming mamamayan noon at ngayon. Kailangan ang substansiyal na pagtaas sa
- [Announcements for my July 22 and 23 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/07/16/announcements-for-my-july-22-and-23-classes/) - July 22 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): We will start our first session on HTML handcoding. Don't forget to read the articles of Raggett and Werbach. As early as now, please note that we will not meet on July 29 as I will be out of the country. We will, however, meet
- [Check out my J 117 students' websites](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/10/19/check-out-my-j-117-students-websites/) - Now that their final grades have been released, I can now state for the record that I personally take pride in the websites of my students in J 117 (Online Journalism) this semester. I actually presented the screenshot of these websites at the Blogger's Kapihan last October 13 though I tried to limit my comments
- [Grades in J 199 already released; other announcements](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/10/25/grades-in-j-199-already-released-other-announcements/) - If you're my student in Journalism 199 (Research in Journalism), you may now get your class cards and unclaimed papers from the department. For students who incurred an INC in the previous two semesters, kindly submit your lacking requirements before the end of October. I will be very busy in the first week of November
- [Funny signs related to the NBN scandal](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/03/04/funny-signs-related-to-the-nbn-scandal/) - For this installment of funny signs, allow me to be socially relevant. If you've been reading my most recent articles published in Pinoy Weekly, you may have noticed that I've been writing lately about the controversial national broadband network (NBN) project. So don't be surprised if our cast of characters today are familiar faces (provided
- [Gusto mo bang mag-blog?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/05/21/gusto-mo-bang-mag-blog/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 19 (May 21-27, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/05/gusto-mo-bang-magblog. Isang babala: Ang sanaysay na ito ay para lang sa mga may limitadong kaalaman sa blogging. Malamang na wala kang matututuhang bago rito kung ang tingin
- [This Monday on Usapang Media: State of the Campus Press](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/09/07/this-monday-on-usapang-media-state-of-the-campus-press/) - N.B. - This is a media advisory from the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) dated today (September 7) regarding a radio program I co-host. This Monday, September 10, segment host Danilo Arao, a journalism professor of the University of the Philippines, member of the board of editors of Bulatlat, and columnist of
- [Sa okasyon ng iyong kaarawan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/05/sa-okasyon-ng-iyong-kaarawan/) - N.B. - Update (Nov. 10, 2:50 p.m.): This was published in Vol. 6, No. 41 (November 7-13, 2007) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-42/op_ed/ed-6_42_3.htm. I've posted this article in advance for very obvious reasons. EnJOY! Marami mang pulitikal na isyung dapat talakayin, mayroon pa ring
- [Bukas na liham kay Malu Fernandez](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/09/07/bukas-na-liham-kay-malu-fernandez/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 6, No. 34 (September 5-11, 2007) of Pinoy Weekly (pp. 5-6), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-34/op_ed/ed-6_34_3.htm. Henceforth, the full text of my column articles will be posted in this blog as I've noticed some delay in the updating of Pinoy Weekly's website.
- [Congratulations, Dean Luis Teodoro!](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/08/10/congratulations-dean-luis-teodoro/) - Aside from congratulations, what else is there to say? That he deserves the honor is an understatement, considering how he has touched the lives of so many students, many of them established in the field of journalism. That's me with the man of the hour (LVT), Prof. Ben Lim, Dr. Temy Rivera and Conrad de
- [(Updated twice) Winners of the Wika 2007 Blog Writing Contest](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/09/05/winners-of-the-wika-2007-blog-writing-contest/) - Congratulations to the winners of the Wika 2007 Blog Writing Contest. You may now view the final results at PinoyBlogoSphere.com. The winners are the following: Grand Prize Tungo sa pagbabanyuhay by Ding Fuellos Second Prize Naykupu! by Ynon Third Prize Ang Obra by Feddie Marc S. Perez Participants’ Choice Award Pista ng Wikang Filipino/The Spectacle
- [Inis sa buwis sa langis](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/07/12/inis-sa-buwis-sa-langis/) - N.B. - This was published in the July 11-17, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly, the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/07/inis-sa-buwis-sa-langis. Magsimula tayo sa isang paglilinaw: Ang pag-aalis ng 12 porsiyentong VAT (value-added tax) sa mga produktong petrolyo ay hindi nangangahulugan ng awtomatikong pagbaba sa presyo ng mga ito. Dahil sa
- [Announcements for my July 15 and 16 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/07/09/announcements-for-my-july-15-and-16-classes/) - July 15 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): We will check the design and layout of your calling cards. We will also have our first session on HTML handcoding, so please read the four readings written by D. Raggett and K. Werbach. Media 230 TZZ (Media Ethics): Those assigned to report on the
- [UP Mass Comm holds alumni homecoming on September 27](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/07/09/up-mass-comm-holds-alumni-homecoming-on-september-27/) - N.B. - This is an announcement I wrote for the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication Alumni Association (CMCAA) dated July 9. Please help disseminate this press release. If you're a CMC alumnus, I hope you can make it on September 27. Trivia: That's exactly six days after my 40th birthday! Are you
- [More interviews and speaking engagements](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/07/07/more-interviews-and-speaking-engagements/) - Let's start from the beginning of July. Last Tuesday (July 1), I gave a lecture on "The Political and Cultural Economy of Philippine Migration" to visiting Filipino-American students hosted by the Amado V. Hernandez Resource Center (AVHRC). The day after (July 2), I was at the Little Theater in the University of the Philippines (UP)
- [Diskusyon sa deregulasyon](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/07/04/diskusyon-sa-deregulasyon/) - N.B. - This is expected to be published in the July 4-10, 2008 issue of Pinoy Weekly online. Simple lang naman ang prinsipyo ng deregulasyon na siya ngayong kalakaran sa downstream oil industry. Para umunlad ang ekonomiya, kailangang tanggalin ang lahat ng balakid sa malayang kompetisyon. Hindi dapat direktang makipagkompetensiya ang pamahalaan sa mga lokal
- [Announcements for my July 8 and 9 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/07/03/announcements-for-my-july-8-and-9-classes/) - July 8 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): Members of Group 3 will present their report. We will also have our first hands-on exercise in design and layout. Media 230 TZZ (Media Ethics): The two groups assigned to discuss Film and Radio will present their reports. July 9 (Wednesday) J 122 WUV (Publication
- [(Updated) Trahedya at midya](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/06/27/trahedya-at-midya/) - N.B. - This is an advance soft copy of my column article which will be uploaded to Pinoy Weekly Online sometime today (Friday). In case you still don't know, the management of Pinoy Weekly decided to temporarily stop the publication of the tabloid due to the country's economic crisis and the concomitant high cost of
- [My views on Petron and oil deregulation](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/06/30/my-views-on-petron-and-oil-deregulation/) - A Journalism student from the UP CMC sent me via email last June 26 (Thursday) three questions on the planned privatization of Petron and oil deregulation. I gave short and direct answers to her questions, not only because I wrote these answers in between various writing and editing chores but also because most of her
- [Announcements for my July 1 and 2 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/06/27/announcements-for-my-july-1-and-2-classes/) - July 1 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): Since we did not meet last June 24, same instructions apply. Kindly refer to my previous announcement. Media 230 TZZ (Media Ethics): We will continue our discussion of the print media situation. Kindly read the assigned documents and the slide presentation handout titled "Understanding print"
- [Announcement to Media 230 students re: updated KBP code](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/06/20/announcement-to-media-230-students-re-updated-kbp-code/) - As an update to our required readings, please note that the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) has finalized the Broadcast Code of the Philippines 2007. Kindly include it in your reading list and ignore the old KBP radio and television codes I cited in our Media 230 course syllabus. Thank you to Pinky
- [Kagalingan ng isang taga-UP](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/06/18/kagalingan-ng-isang-taga-up/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 23 (June 18-24, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/06/kagalingan-ng-isang-tagaup. May dahilan para maging sentimental ang lahat ng mga may koneksiyon sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (UP) ngayong linggo. Ang Hunyo 18 kasi ang pinakahihintay na ika-100
- [Announcements for my June 24 and 25 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/06/18/announcements-for-my-june-24-and-25-classes/) - ALL STUDENTS: If, for some reason, the required readings are not available at various libraries of UP Diliman, kindly contact me so that I can lend you my personal copy. Thank you. June 24 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): Students who were absent last June 17 should submit a written analysis of
- [(Updated with video) Analyzing `UP Ang Galing Mo!' and `Isang Daan'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/06/12/analyzing-up-ang-galing-mo-and-isang-daan/) - As the University of the Philippines (UP) celebrates its 100th year on June 18 (Wednesday), allow me to analyze two centennial-related songs - UP Ang Galing Mo! and Isang Daan. The first was commissioned by the UP administration in time for the year-long centennial celebration which started last January 8. The second, on the other
- [My views on plagiarism](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/06/17/my-views-on-plagiarism/) - I visited the Eye on Ethics website this morning (June 17) to look for case studies I can use in my Media 230 (Media Ethics) class. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the article of Hector Bryant Macale titled "Plagiarists: The vampire chroniclers" has already been uploaded. I am well aware of his research
- [Announcements for my June 17 and 18 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/06/11/announcements-for-my-june-17-and-18-classes/) - June 17 (Tuesday) J 122 TUV (Publication Design and Layout): We will analyze the design and layout of the latest issues of the magazines you were assigned to bring. For those who were absent, kindly contact me ASAP. Media 230 TZZ (Media Ethics): Kindly read the CMFR Ethics Manual (pp. 5-12), Contemporary Ethics (pp. 9-13),
- [URGENT message to my J 200-1 students](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/06/10/urgent-message-to-my-j-200-1-students/) - If you're my student in J 200-1 (Thesis), please attend our orientation on Friday the 13th (i.e., June 13) at 11:00 a.m. Kindly bring your thesis proposal and Form 5. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your attention.
- [What I think of the Holy Bible](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/06/10/what-i-think-of-the-holy-bible/) - I know what you're about to say: "What a way to start the first day of classes at UP Diliman!" Anyway, a student of De La Salle University (DLSU) sent an emailed question about my views on the Holy Bible. His Theology professor requires him and his classmates to ask questions to selected journalists and
- [Of love and Friendster (Danny & Joy reloaded)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/06/06/of-love-and-friendster-danny-joy-reloaded/) - A freelance journalist who happens to be a former student emailed these questions today (June 6) for an article he is writing for a widely circulated magazine. The title of this post is mine, not his. If you've read the contents of Danny & Joy: The Wedding Special, most of the points stated here may
- [Do you curse? How verbose are you?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/06/05/do-you-curse-how-verbose-are-you/) - Warning: I took the two online tests mentioned in this post only in the spirit of fun. They do not provide empirical proof of the nature of the contents of Rising Sun. I need to issue this warning as early as now because you might be surprised by "The Blog & Website Cuss-O-Meter" test result
- [Analyzing three other songs from `Rosas ng Digma'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/06/05/analyzing-three-other-songs-from-rosas-ng-digma/) - In between advising undergraduate and graduate (M.A.) students at the UP College of Mass Communication today (June 5), I listened to the songs from the 2001 album Rosas ng Digma (Rose of War) by Musikang Bayan (People's Music). It was while listening to these songs that I remembered a long-delayed promise to critique the three
- [Usapang langis](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/06/04/usapang-langis/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 21 (June 4-10, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/06/usapang-langis. Habang isinusulat ang artikulong ito, nangako ako sa aking sariling hindi gagamit ng pinakahuling datos ng presyo ng langis dahil malamang na maluluma rin ito sa
- [Matematika ng pamamaslang](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/05/27/matematika-ng-pamamaslang/) - N.B. - This will be published in Vol. 7, No. 20 (May 28-June 3, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly. I posted this in advance because I might not have Internet access tomorrow (May 28). Totoo namang nakakalula ang estadistika sa pulitikal na pamamaslang, at mas lalong maisasakonteksto natin ang mga datos sa pambansang kalagayan at kahit
- [Advice to a blogger and a gov't writer](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/06/02/advice-to-a-blogger-and-a-govt-writer/) - My UP Webmail inbox today (June 2) has two inquiries, one from a total stranger and the other from a recent workshopper. The former asks about successful blogging, the word "success" being made synonymous with money-making. The latter, on the other hand, has an interesting inquiry about editing. I decided to make public my private
- [Funny signs at an `eloping' center](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/05/30/funny-signs-at-an-eloping-center/) - See what a missing letter can do to a sign! I don't need to tell you where I got this sign, right? My "funny signs" instinct got the better of me, so I read the other signs at the "eloping" center and noticed this most-often-but-ungrammatical use of the word layout. Notice what's wrong with the
- [Something to test your intelligence](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/05/22/something-to-test-your-intelligence/) - As I wait for the start of a master's thesis defense where I sit as a panelist, I would like to share with you an online test forwarded by Joy last Monday (May 19). This is an 11-item, multiple-choice questionnaire which tests your common sense and attention to details. I won't tell you what score
- [My views on Friendster, social networking](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/05/21/my-views-on-friendster-social-networking/) - The March-April 2008 (Vol. 9, No. 2) issue of Forum, a publication of the University of the Philippines (UP), has an article on pages 4, 5 and 7 titled "Hanging out with the I.T. crowd: Navigating the tangled web of social networking," an online version of which is available. (The online version, however, does not
- [Bayani Abadilla writes 30](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/05/15/bayani-abadilla-writes-30/) - I got a text message this morning from friends at Pinoy Weekly and the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) that Bayani Abadilla died due to a lingering illness and that the wake will be at Funeraria Paz starting today (May 15). Please find below the formal announcement from Pinoy Weekly: Pumanaw na
- [What's so unusual about this paragraph?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/05/17/whats-so-unusual-about-this-paragraph/) - While waiting for the remaining Bulatlat articles to come in, I decided to surf the Net and came across this "unusual" paragraph. Even if the answer is immediately below, try to know for yourself what's so "unusual" about it. I actually was not able to guess it, as I was preoccupied with the way the
- [`Solusyon’ ng pamahalaan sa pagtaas ng presyo ng langis](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/05/15/solusyon’-ng-pamahalaan-sa-pagtaas-ng-presyo-ng-langis/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 18 (May 14-20, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/05/ solusyon%E2%80%99-ng-pamahalaan-sa-pagtaas-ng-presyo-ng-langis. May mga ginagawa naman ang pamahalaan para bigyang-solusyon ang sunud-sunod na pagtaas ng presyo ng langis. Ang tanong lang siyempre ay kung sapat ba ang
- [Argumento ng umento](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/05/07/argumento-ng-umento/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 17 (May 7-13, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/05/argumento-ng-umento. Huwag nang taasan ng suweldo ang mga manggagawa. Kung hindi man magsara ang mga kompanya, baka tumaas pa ang presyo ng bilihin. At bakit ba mareklamo sila
- [Please watch Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA 7) this Saturday](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/04/24/please-watch-kapuso-mo-jessica-soho-gma-7-this-saturday/) - Warning: Shameless plug ahead! My interview with GMA 7 at the UP CMC ended a few minutes ago. In case you're wondering if I said anything incriminating, please watch the segment on blogging on Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA 7) this Saturday (April 26) at around 9 p.m. Even if I won't have access to
- [Pangako sa aming magiging anak](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/05/02/pangako-sa-aming-magiging-anak/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 16 (April 30-May 6, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/04/pangako-sa-aming-magiging-anak. May matindi mang kalungkutan sa bawat trahedya, hindi tayo dapat mawalan ng pag-asa. Hanggang ngayon, malaking emosyonal na bagahe para sa amin ni Joy ang
- [How fast do you type?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/04/24/how-fast-do-you-type/) - Thanks to my mother whose idea of parenting includes requiring her children to take summer courses, I learned how to type when I was still in Grade 5, or the summer of 1981 to be exact. (Yes, I am that old, and what we used then were not computers but typewriters, both manual and electric.)
- [Krisis sa bigas at pag-iingat ng pamahalaan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/04/24/krisis-sa-bigas-at-pag-iingat-ng-pamahalaan/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 15 (April 23-29, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5). May pagkilala man sa problemang kinakaharap, mapapansing hindi pa rin ginagamit ng pamahalaan ang salitang “krisis” para ilarawan ang problema natin ngayon sa suplay ng bigas. Maingat ang pamahalaan sa pagpapaliwanag tungkol sa mahabang pila sa pagbili
- [(Updated) Interviewed by GMA 7 on wage hike](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/04/16/interviewed-by-gma-7-on-wage-hike/) - If you watch 24 Oras or Saksi on GMA 7 tonight (April 16), you might see me explain my views on the wage hike debate. I was just interviewed a few minutes ago by a GMA 7 reporter who, in the course of her research on the topic, came across an article I wrote in
- [Gov’t data prove necessity of substantial wage hike](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/04/21/gov’t-data-prove-necessity-of-substantial-wage-hike/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. VIII, No. 11 of Bulatlat (April 20-26, 2008), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.bulatlat.com/2008/04/gov-t-data-prove-necessity-substantial-wage-hike-0. One only needs to look at government data to see the basis for a substantial wage hike, and one only needs to do simple mathematical computations to prove the
- [Mensahe sa magtatapos ng kursong peryodismo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/04/16/mensahe-sa-magtatapos-ng-kursong-peryodismo/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 14 (April 16-22, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/04/mensahe-sa-magtatapos-ng-kursong-peryodismo. Hindi lang ito pagbati sa iyo, kundi isang apila. Pinili mong tapusin ang isang kursong sinasabi ng ibang napakadali para sa iyong kakayahan. Ilang beses mo
- [Leche plan and other funny signs](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/04/17/leche-plan-and-other-funny-signs/) - My trip to a popular mall in Marikina City last April 14 resulted in yet another harvest of funny signs. My decision to start taking pictures around the mall using my camera phone (I know: It's only a Nokia 6070, but it gets the job done!) was prompted by this sign I saw after buying
- [Funny signs in Cubao](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/04/11/funny-signs-in-cubao/) - For this installment of funny signs, let's differentiate between the not-so-obvious errors and the glaring ones. Arriving earlier than expected at a bus station in Cubao yesterday (April 10), a relative who was scheduled to take the night trip to Bicol went with me to a popular mall. But before going there, I can't help
- [Nakakapatula ang mga sandaling ito](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/04/09/nakakapatula-ang-mga-sandaling-ito/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 13 (April 9-15, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/04/nakakapatula-ang-mga-sandaling-ito. Pakinggan ang aking babala: Hindi po ako makata. Kakaunti lang ang mga tulang sinulat ko sa wikang Ingles at Filipino. Sa aking pagkakaalala, may dalawang tula
- [Funny signs from recent out-of-town trips](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/04/09/funny-signs-from-recent-out-of-town-trips/) - As promised, here are some funny signs from my recent out-of-town trips. Let's start from a province that's about an hour's drive away from our house in Marikina. I was invited to conduct a writing workshop for high school campus journalists, and the activity was held at a recently opened resort. My wife and I
- [Typo tour in the United States](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/04/08/typo-tour-in-the-united-states/) - ABC News had an interesting report about a "human spell checker" who is touring the United States. This reminds me of my funny signs project where I take pictures of mostly ungrammatical, often hilarious signs around the Philippines. Incidentally, I will be posting some funny signs from recent out-of-town trips tomorrow. For now, please enjoy
- [Please visit the websites of my J 117 and J 122 students](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/04/08/please-visit-the-websites-of-my-j-117-and-j-122-students/) - Before anything else, allow me to make a couple of announcements: My Journalism (J) 117 (Online Journalism) students may now get their class cards from the department. For the 1st Semester of Academic Year 2008-2008, I will be teaching the following courses (aside from the usual thesis advising at the baccalaureate and master's levels): J
- [Quoted by Manila Times and PinoyPress](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/04/08/quoted-by-manila-times-and-pinoypress/) - My blog entry on the new, unofficial version of UP Naming Mahal (UP Beloved) was mentioned in an article by Dr. Elmer Ordoñez of the Manila Times titled "Anthem for the dedicated youth (The Other View, April 5)." It's one of those rare times that the mainstream media cited Rising Sun blog entries. PinoyPress also
- [Medalya bilang gantimpala](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/03/31/medalya-bilang-gantimpala/) - (Updated April 4, 7:01 pm): N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 12 (April 2-8, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/04/medalya-bilang-gantimpala. I've decided to post this in advance as a "gift" to my sister whose son and daughter graduated this year. May
- [Grades in J 109, 122 and 200 already available](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/04/01/grades-in-j-109-122-and-200-already-available/) - To all students of Journalism (J) 109 FWX (Writing for Popular Audiences), J 122 HWX (Publication Design and Layout) and J 200-1 (Thesis): That I am making this announcement on April Fool's Day is just a coincidence. Anyway, you may now get your class cards and papers from the department. If you got an INC
- [Quoted by Philippine Star and other reports on UP picket](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/03/28/quoted-by-philippine-star-and-other-reports-on-up-picket/) - I was having my car washed at around 10 a.m. today (March 28) when I got this text message from Engr. Mon Ramirez, webmaster of Arkibong Bayan: Wow! Frnt page pala sa inqr times gmanews tv. N 2 thnk na ala pang 20 katao. My very loose translation of Mon's text message: Wow, the activity
- [(Updated) Morning protest to greet Neri at UP](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/03/26/morning-protest-to-greet-neri-at-up/) - N.B. - I hope that you can make it on March 27, the short notice notwithstanding. Thank you. Expect two things from Romulo Neri on March 27 (Thursday). First, he will make a rare appearance at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, his alma mater. Second, he will be greeted by a protest action
- [Who wants to be a billionaire? (NBN-ZTE edition)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/03/27/who-wants-to-be-a-billionaire-nbn-zte-edition/) - If you're against corruption (and want to have fun at the same time), you should play the game called Who Wants To Be A Billionaire Presents: NBN-ZTE (Reloaded). My wife forwarded the PPS file to me and I can't help but share it with all of you. While I'm sure that whoever designed it won't
- [Sana’y magretiro na si Manny Pacquiao](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/03/26/sana’y-magretiro-na-si-manny-pacquiao/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 11 (March 26-April 1, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/03/sana%E2%80%99y-magretiro-na-si-manny-pacquiao. Huwag sanang magalit ang karamihan kung iniisip kong dapat nang magretiro si Manny Pacquiao. Alam nating marami na siyang napatunayan. Ang pinakahuling laban niya kay Juan
- [(Updated) Buying, selling, eating and joining my contest](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/03/27/buying-selling-eating-and-joining-my-contest/) - Would you buy grammatically challenged products? Jamie Alarcon, a former student of mine, sent me this picture taken inside a popular supermarket along Chino Roces. Apparently, foreign industrialists don't make cheese the way they used to! Does the same go for "that thing you use to tie your hair?" Check out the picture below. In
- [Sex and grammar at World of Butterflies](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/03/24/sex-and-grammar-at-world-of-butterflies/) - My wife and I have been living in Marikina since 2005. But it was only last March 9 (Sunday) that we, together with a couple of in-laws, had the time to go to the World of Butterflies which is just a few blocks away from our house. I won't discuss the features of this particular
- [Funny signs at a supermarket](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/03/24/funny-signs-at-a-supermarket/) - It starts with a snicker and ends with a finger. While there's nothing ungrammatical about this installment of funny signs, sometimes it makes you wonder what's on the mind of those who thought about these brand names which my wife and I found while buying food at a popular supermarket. I can understand that chocolates
- [Saysay ng pagninilay-nilay](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/03/17/saysay-ng-pagninilay-nilay/) - N.B. - On the occasion of Lent, please bear with me as I become a bit spiritual in explaining an important point about self-reflection. Sa panahon ng Semana Santa, magandang pag-isipan ang kalagayan hindi lang ni Kristo noon kundi ng nakararaming Pilipino ngayon. May pagkakahalintulad man sa matinding sakripisyo, mapapansing si Kristo’y may malinaw na
- [Announcements for my March 13 and 14 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/03/07/announcements-for-my-march-13-and-14-classes/) - March 13 (Thursday) J 117 (Online Journalism): We will meet for only 15 minutes to check the progress of your class project which is due on March 26 (Wednesday). Please be on time so that we can finish immediately. J 122 (Publication Design and Layout): We will have a preliminary evaluation of your website which
- [Balarila ng anomalya](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/03/05/balarila-ng-anomalya/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 9 (March 5-11, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/03/balarila-ng-anomalya. Sa paglalahad ng mensahe, minsa’y hindi napapansin kung tama ang paggamit ng mga salita. Kung nagmamadali kasi ang isang tao sa pagpapaliwanag, kadalasang naisasantabi na ang
- [You're invited to the Director's Cut film festival!](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/03/04/youre-invited-to-the-directors-cut-film-festival/) - I hope you can make it to the Director's Cut film festival from March 5 to 7 (Wednesday to Friday) at the Cine Adarna of the UP Film Institute. Aside from helping promote this activity sponsored by the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC), I will also moderate the open forum
- [Quoted by the Philippine Daily Inquirer; press con today](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/02/29/quoted-by-the-philippine-daily-inquirer-press-con-today/) - Please check the front page of the Philippine Daily Inquirer today (February 29) and read the article titled "UP profs ask Arroyo to quit; schools go GMA-free" by Norman Bordadora. (I was quoted in the article, the online version of which may be retrieved here.) There will be a press conference today at 1 p.m.
- [Announcements for my February 28, 29, March 6 and 7 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/02/28/announcements-for-my-february-28-29-march-6-and-7-classes/) - February 28 (Thursday) and 29 (Friday) All students: We will not meet so that you can have time to write your papers and to plan for your other class requirements. J 122 (Publication Design and Layout): Kindly submit your newspaper page and two-page newsletter on or before February 28, 5 p.m. March 6 (Thursday) J 117
- [Kalayaan, midya at si Jun Lozada](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/02/20/kalayaan-midya-at-si-jun-lozada/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 7 (February 20-26, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/02/kalayaan-midya-si-jun-lozada. Patuloy ang pagkober ng midya sa mga pangyayaring may kinalaman sa kontrobersiyal na proyektong NBN (national broadband network). Si Rodolfo Noel “Jun” Lozada, Jr., ang tinaguriang
- [Para sa iyong nanunungkulan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/02/28/para-sa-iyong-nanunungkulan/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 8 (February 27-March 4, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/02/para-sa-iyong-nanunungkulan. Huwag mo nang ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa nito kung sangkot ka sa pagtatakip ng katotohanan tungkol sa $329-milyong proyektong NBN (national broadband network). Hindi para sa iyo
- [UP CMC to launch ninth issue of Plaridel on February 27](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/02/20/up-cmc-to-launch-ninth-issue-of-plaridel-on-february-27/) - N.B. - This is a press release I wrote for the launch of ninth issue of our college's refereed journal next week. Hope you can help disseminate this. Thank you. The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) will launch the ninth issue of Plaridel: A Journal of Philippine Communciation, Media, and
- [(Updated) UP CMC presents uncut versions of controversial films](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/02/12/up-cmc-presents-uncut-versions-of-controversial-films/) - N.B. - This is a press release I wrote last February 11 for an upcoming activity of our college. Hope you can help disseminate this. Thank you for reading. Are you mature enough for these? The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) hosts a film festival titled “Director’s Cut: Mga Eksenang
- [Announcements for my February 21 and 22 classes; message to thesis students](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/02/15/announcements-for-my-february-21-and-22-classes-message-to-thesis-students/) - February 21 (Thursday) J 117 (Online Journalism): Members of Group 4 will present their report. The resource links section on UP Charter Change should also be uploaded to your website before the start of our class. J 122 (Publication Design and Layout): It will be the turn of Groups 3 and 4 to report. After
- [Clarifying our call for Neri's resignation](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/02/15/clarifying-our-call-for-neris-resignation/) - The Valentine's Day statement of concerned faculty members of the University of the Philippines (UP) says it all: It is an embarrassment for us that, as chair of CHED [Commission on Higher Education], he also sits as chair of the UP Board of Regents. He does not deserve to be identified with higher education institutions
- [Mga salitang ginagamit sa midya, huwag isabatas](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/02/13/mga-salitang-ginagamit-sa-midya-huwag-isabatas/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 6 (February 13-19, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/02/mga-salitang-ginagamit-sa-midya-huwag-isabatas. Abusado man sa paningin ng iba (o kahit ng nakararami pa), hindi natin matatawaran ang kapangyarihan ng midya. Kahit na sabihin mong kulang at minsa’y iresponsable
- [Funny signs in Kalibo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/02/14/funny-signs-in-kalibo/) - My wife and I were in Kalibo, Aklan from January 31 to February 2. For a more convenient travel, we took the Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight from Manila to Kalibo and then back. At the airports of Manila, Kalibo and Legazpi (which we visited also recently), we noticed this tarpaulin from PAL which warns against
- [Press con on Valentine’s Day: Concerned UP professors demand Neri’s resignation](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/02/13/press-con-on-valentine’s-day-concerned-up-professors-demand-neri’s-resignation/) - N.B. - Apologies for cross-posting. This press release also serves as an invitation for you to attend the press conference on Valentine's Day. Please help disseminate this information. Media coverage is humbly requested. Photograph courtesy of Arkibong Bayan Out of love for country and the truth, concerned faculty members of the University of the Philippines
- [Announcements for my February 14 and 15 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/02/12/announcements-for-my-february-14-and-15-classes/) - February 14 (Thursday) - Happy Valentine's Day to all of you! J 117 (Online Journalism): Members of Group 3 will present their report. J 122 (Publication Design and Layout): We will have an open forum with members of Group 1 regarding their report last February 7. Members of Group 2, 3 and 4 should also
- [Munting kasiyahan sa Boracay](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/02/06/munting-kasiyahan-sa-boracay/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 5 (February 6-12, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/02/munting-kasiyahan-sa-boracay. Consider this an update of what I wrote for the Philippine Daily Inquirer's Youngblood section in 1995. Matapos ang mahigit 10 taon, nakabalik ako sa isla ng
- [`Obhetibong pagpanig’ ng mga mamamahayag](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/30/obhetibong-pagpanig’-ng-mga-mamamahayag/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 4 (January 30-February 5, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/01/%E2%80%98obhetibong-pagpanig%E2%80%99-ng-mga-mamamahayag. The photograph above, retrieved from The Daily PCIJ blog, is just meant to prove my obvious involvement. Mahalaga para sa isang mamamahayag na huwag maging bahagi
- [Funny signs at Blue Wave (Marquinton)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/30/funny-signs-at-blue-wave-marquinton/) - While waiting for my wife at the Blue Wave mall in Marquinton (Marikina City) last January 18, I killed time by strolling around. Lo and behold, I found a lot of funny signs! I saw a notice of job vacancy at a bookstore on the second floor. Apparently, the management does not require experience in
- [Announcements for my January 31 and February 1 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/25/announcements-for-my-january-31-and-february-1-classes/) - All students: I accepted an invitation from the provincial government of Aklan to speak before elementary, high school and college teachers in Kalibo. I will be leaving for Kalibo on January 31 (Thursday) and will return to Manila on February 3 (Sunday). January 31 (Thursday) J 117 (Online Journalism): The Beltran News Room (BNR) will
- [Pulitika at peligro ng agresibong pagmamaneho](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/23/pulitika-at-peligro-ng-agresibong-pagmamaneho/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 3 (January 23-29, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/01/pulitika-peligro-ng-agresibong-pagmamaneho. Madalas pag-awayan naming mag-asawa ang paraan ng aking pagmamaneho. Mahirap mang aminin, may dahilan naman para magalit siya sa akin: Kung saan kasi ang lubak, doon
- [Announcements for my January 24 and 25 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/21/announcements-for-my-january-24-and-25-classes/) - January 24 (Thursday) J 117 (Online Journalism): Members of Group 2 will present their report. Please include your email address in our mailing list group so that I can finally send my evaluation of your website. As of today, there are still three students who haven't joined. You should also know that two students have
- [Funny signs at UP Diliman](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/18/funny-signs-at-up-diliman/) - Even the premier state university (i.e., UP) has its share of funny signs. Last January 10, as I waited for my turn to withdraw my salary from the ATM of the Philippine National Bank (PNB) beside the Shopping Center, I noticed this advisory. Please read it carefully! Did you notice what's wrong with the advisory?
- [Paalala bilang pananakot](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/17/paalala-bilang-pananakot/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 2 (January 16-22, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/01/paalala-bilang-pananakot. Wala namang masama sa mga babala. Maraming pagkakataong kailangan natin ang mga ito. Halimbawa, hindi naman siguro minamasama ng mga estudyante ko sa kolehiyo kung paminsan-minsa’y
- [Kuwento ng mga nasunugan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/09/kuwento-ng-mga-nasunugan/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 7, No. 1 (January 9-15, 2008) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2008/01/kuwento-ng-mga-nasunugan. Maaaring konsolasyon para sa ilang naghihirap ang trahedyang kinaharap ng napakaraming pamilyang nasunugan nitong mga nakaraang buwan. Marahil, nasa isip nilang mas mabuti na ang abang
- [Featured in Ang Pahayagang Plaridel](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/15/featured-in-ang-pahayagang-plaridel/) - If I were to include the years I spent with the Philippine Collegian (UP's official student publication), my involvement in journalism actually spans almost 20 years. Yes, I am indeed getting old and it took an interview with campus journalists of Ang Pahayagang Plaridel (APP) to remind me of that. Incidentally, APP is the official
- [Random Reflections on EDSA 2 (slightly updated)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/14/random-reflections-on-edsa-2-slightly-updated/) - N.B. - In observance of Bloggers Action Week organized by the Bloggers' Kapihan crew, please find below a slightly revised version of an essay I wrote in 2004, the original version of which may be retrieved from http://www.librarylink.org.ph/featarticle.asp?articleid=54. I must confess: While cause-oriented groups and concerned individuals were already at the EDSA Shrine, I spent
- [The 2008 Philippine Blog Awards](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/11/the-2008-philippine-blog-awards/) - I'm just helping spread the word about The Philippine Blog Awards 2 which will be held soon. But if, for some reason, you want to nominate Rising Sun, who am I to resist? Just kidding, of course!
- [Announcements for my January 17 and 18 classes; reminder to my J 200 students](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/11/announcements-for-my-january-17-and-18-classes-reminder-to-my-j-200-students/) - January 17 (Thursday) J 117 (Online Journalism): We will critique the introductory page of your news website which will serve as your midterm exam. You should have uploaded your HTML and other graphic files before coming to class. Please remember that your output will be graded based on (1) how your introductory page's "look and
- [(Updated) Taking part in the celebration at UP](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/09/taking-part-in-the-celebration-at-up/) - I'm sure this is just one of the many blog entries on the start (okay, "kick off") of the UP Centennial celebration. Joy and I were at UP Diliman last January 8 (Tuesday) to witness the grand celebration. Would you believe that some of her former professors at UP Visayas who attended (including the incumbent
- [More funny signs from all over the Philippines](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/09/more-funny-signs-from-all-over-the-philippines/) - Our first sign is found in a popular park in Baguio City. My wife and I, newly married at that time, were forced to leave immediately. When we went shopping in Cubao, we noticed this sign prominently displayed near a mall's entrance. Whoever approved the final copy of this ad should assess his or her
- [Some `Engrish' for you](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/08/some-engrish-for-you/) - Ever heard of Engrish? This is defined as "the humorous English mistakes that appear in Japanese advertising and product design." While waiting for the UP Centennial activities to begin, I stumbled upon Engrish.com which has a collection of funny signs found in Japan. Below are some signs that I found to be very, very, very,
- [UP Centennial kick-off today](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/08/up-centennial-kick-off-today/) - Yes, the official press release from the University of the Philippines (UP) used "kick off" to refer to the official start of the celebration of the university's 100 years of existence. While Princeton University's WordNet defines "kick off" as "inaugurate; commence officially," you should know that it is a colloquial term. Strictly speaking, "kick off"
- [UP sa ikalawang dantaon (AUWA/CONTEND statement)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/08/up-sa-ikalawang-dantaon-auwacontend-statement/) - N.B. - Below is the statement of the All-UP Workers Alliance and the Congress of Teachers/Educators for Nationalism and Democracy (CONTEND) on the occasion of the UP Centennial. While I was not involved in the preparation and writing of this statement, I fully agree with its contents. I hope that you will help disseminate this.
- [Accepting `comporters' and other funny signs](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/07/accepting-comporters-and-other-funny-signs/) - While we're aware that the Philippines is an English-speaking country, there are times when we wish for some signs to be just written in Filipino. Looking at the instruction on a refrigerator that's being sold at a popular mall in Marikina, I hoped that a genie would appear to grant this wish. While we do
- [Announcements for my January 10 and 11 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/04/announcements-for-my-january-10-and-11-classes/) - January 10 (Thursday) J 117 (Online Journalism) and J 122 (Publication Design and Layout): We will have our second session on HTML handcoding, this time focusing on hyperlinking and creating tables. Please don't forget to review Raggett and Werbach. January 11 (Friday) J 109 (Writing for Popular Audiences): We will discuss the "popularization" of technical
- [Check your blog's readability](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/03/check-your-blogs-readability/) - Just out of curiosity, I took the Blog Readability Test at http://www.criticsrant.com/bb/reading_level.aspx and this was the result. As you may already know, "high school" level is good since it doesn't take a high degree of education to understand the contents of my blog. Just how reliable is this test? I computed the Flesch Reading Ease
- [Grammatically challenged toys](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2008/01/02/grammatically-challenged-toys/) - Am I starting the year right with another installment of Funny Signs? My wife and I noticed a lot of funny labels on toys that are being sold in the market. At a popular mall in Marikina last December 20, we "feasted" our eyes on this: Never realized that buses have "styles." Of course, your
- [Pulitika ng pagbibigay ng regalo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/12/17/pulitika-ng-pagbibigay-ng-regalo/) - N.B. - Updated (Dec. 19, 9:45 am): This was published in Vol. 6, No. 48 (December 19-25, 2007) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 4), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2007/12/pulitika-ng-pagbibigay-ng-regalo. Please note that this is the last issue for 2007 and that Pinoy Weekly resumes publication on January 9, 2008. Since
- [`Not an Exit' and other funny signs](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/12/19/not-an-exit-and-other-funny-signs/) - The feedback may not be as overwhelming as I expected, what with the preoccupation with Christmas festivities and all, but I would like to give you a second installment of my "Funny Signs" project. Noelle de Guzman was kind enough to provide URLs of some funny signs she took and which she uploaded on her
- [Download audio files of `Usapang Media'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/12/19/download-audio-files-of-usapang-media/) - Feel free to download selected episodes of Usapang Media, a radio program I co-host on DWAD (1098 khz AM station) every Monday from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. The WAV files may be retrieved from the website of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP). From the index page, you only need to click
- [Vitara as the new `people's car'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/12/19/vitara-as-the-new-peoples-car/) - Is it just me, or is the Vitara slowly becoming the new "people's car?" I've noticed a lot of old-model Vitaras in Metro Manila since June 2005 when I bought a second-hand one. In the UP Diliman campus alone, I know that a Math professor drives a black one, while an English professor's color of
- [Analyzing `Rosas ng Digma' and `Ang Tugon'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/12/04/analyzing-rosas-ng-digma-and-ang-tugon/) - If you're an activist, you might have already heard of the album Rosas ng Digma (loose translation: "Rose of War") by Musikang Bayan which was launched in 2001. I also can't blame you if the songs in the album are among your favorites. The songs have, after all, a progressive take on love and relationship.
- [Introducing funny signs](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/12/17/introducing-funny-signs/) - You can say that this is a long-delayed personal project. Pressing issues and concerns prevented me from posting something light (or "against the light"). Since March 2006 when my wife and I bought a camera phone - first a Nokia 3220 which I replaced with the current Nokia 6070 I have now - I've been
- [Announcements for my January 3 and 4 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/12/17/announcements-for-my-january-3-and-4-classes/) - All students: Towards the end of our discussion last December 13 and 14, I only greeted you with a generic (and bland) "Merry Christmas." What I meant to say was, "I wish all of you a meaningful Christmas and a liberating New Year. May the season of joy be the time to reflect on what
- [Kakaibang pag-alala kay Monico Atienza (1947-2007)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/12/10/kakaibang-pag-alala-kay-monico-atienza-1947-2007/) - N.B. - Update (Dec. 13, 4:12 pm): This was published in Vol. 6, No. 47 (December 12-18, 2007) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2007/12/kakaibang-pag-alala-kay-monico-atienza-%281947-2007%29. An advance copy is posted due to the recency of Sir Nic's untimely death and a felt need to immediately explain
- [Announcements for my December 13 and 14 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/12/11/announcements-for-my-december-13-and-14-classes/) - December 13 (Thursday) J 117 (Online Journalism): After a very extensive discussion of various cases of media harassment last week, it will be the turn of the members of Group 1 to present their report. J 122 (Publication Design and Layout): We will continue our discussion of media harassment. Members of Group 1 will also
- [Manila Pen at ang polemiko ng adbenturismo](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/12/05/manila-pen-at-ang-polemiko-ng-adbenturismo/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 6, No. 46 (December 5-11, 2007) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/cms/2007/12/manila-pen-ang-polemiko-ng-adbenturismo. Madaling sabihing “adbenturismo” lamang nina Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim at ng mga tagasuporta niya ang nangyaring tensiyon sa The Peninsula Manila (o
- [Announcements for my December 6 and 7 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/12/05/announcements-for-my-december-6-and-7-classes/) - All students: We will discuss ongoing media harassment in class. I am not just referring to the incident at the Manila Peninsula last November 29 which resulted in the arrest of more than a dozen journalists and media workers and the media-related developments after that. Kindly read up on the decision of the MTRCB to
- [Position paper on Senate bills amending the Shield Law](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/12/03/position-paper-on-senate-bills-amending-the-shield-law/) - N.B. - This is my short paper presented at a forum titled "In Session: Legislations in the 14th Congress" on December 3, 2007 at the conference room of Balay Kalinaw, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman. The Third World Studies Center (TWSC) organized the forum, the third and last installment of a three-part Policy Dialogue
- [Call for Papers: Philippine Journalism Review](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/29/call-for-papers-philippine-journalism-review/) - N.B. - We will be very happy to publish your research on journalism, subject to the refereeing process. Our friends in the academe who need a refereed publication for promotion or tenure may also be interested in this. Please help disseminate this call for papers. Thank you very much. PHILIPPINE JOURNALISM REVIEW The CMFR Refereed
- [Taking the struggle on the Net](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/29/taking-the-struggle-on-the-net/) - The current breaking news on Inquirer.net regarding the walkout of Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and other officers from their court hearing in Makati City and their subsequent march to the Manila Peninsula shows that the mass action is well-organized. It even used cyberspace as a venue to get the message across. You can visit the
- [More work in December](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/28/more-work-in-december/) - That's me facilitating a journalism ethics workshop at the Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay City last November 8. I think this picture clearly reflects my preoccupation in the days and months to come. Today (November 28) is the last day of the three-day writing and editing workshop I conducted for 15 officers of the Commission
- [Peso to reach 30 per dollar in 2009?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/27/peso-to-reach-30-per-dollar-in-2009/) - The title of an Inquirer.net article today (November 27) says it all: "Peso seen reaching 38 per dollar in '08." The article actually cites a projection by Banco de Oro-EPCI chief strategist Jonathan Ravelas who argues, "Strong OFW [overseas Filipino workers] remittances, along with portfolio flows, will help keep the currency on the stronger side."
- [Pulitika ng transport strike](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/28/pulitika-ng-transport-strike/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 6, No. 45 (November 28-December 4, 2007) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from URL http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-45/op_ed/ed-6_45_3.htm. Madaling sisihin ang mga drayber ng dyip, bus at taksi sa kaguluhan sa mga lansangan. Kilala sila sa kawalan ng respeto sa batas trapiko.
- [Of a tattered flag and another contest](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/26/of-a-tattered-flag-and-another-contest/) - I took this photograph using my wife's Nokia 6288 last November 18 (Sunday). Joy and I just stepped out of a newly opened restaurant along Adriatico Street (Manila) and we noticed this tattered Philippine flag displayed - accidentally and not proudly, I think - by a barber shop just in front of the restaurant where
- [Reading this article should bother all of us](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/26/reading-this-article-should-bother-all-of-us/) - I invite you to read a recent article on Bulatlat titled "2 Missing UP Students Tortured, Raped Inside Military Camp" written by Dabet Castañeda. If this doesn't bother you in any way, I'm sorry to say that there is something wrong with you. Even the most apathetic lot should feel something after reading this. Thank
- [Announcements for my November 29 and 30 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/26/announcements-for-my-november-29-and-30-classes/) - November 29 (Thursday) J 117 (Online Journalism): You already have an idea of how we analyze the readings. Taking this into account, we will continue our discussion of IT. The three assigned readings will still be used as main references. J 122 (Publication Design and Layout): We will continue the discussion of the design and
- [Another way of `monetizing' your website](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/19/another-way-of-monetizing-your-website/) - Last November 17, I conducted a "Basic Newsletter Writing Workshop" for the officers of Optodev, Inc. The latter manufactures ophthalmic lenses and is directly under the Paris-based Essilor International. I accepted the offer for two main reason. First, I was promised that the participants will only be limited to less than 15. Second, I was
- [Congratulations to Hecky, Mara and Cepheus](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/22/congratulations-to-hecky-mara-and-cepheus/) - As promised in my post last November 13 titled "Win a book by giving the best answer," I would like to announce the three winners of our mini-contest. Each of them will get a copy of a media monitoring guidebook I recently co-authored. Congratulations to Hecky Villanueva, Mara and Cepheus Quiñones. Please find below the
- [Assessing a website's ranking](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/21/assessing-a-websites-ranking/) - JB of Skirmisher suggests that I should "post data from other (sources) and not (just) Alexa" to show a more accurate ranking of selected websites and blogs, most especially mine. I think JB's concern is understandable as Alexa only generates data from browsers that have its plugins (Toolbar or Sparky), making the data not representative
- [Isang diskurso sa pagpapakamatay](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/14/isang-diskurso-sa-pagpapakamatay/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 6, No. 43 (November 14-20, 2007) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-43/op_ed/ed-6_43_3.htm. Marami nang naiulat tungkol sa pagpapakamatay ni Marianette Amper ng Baranggay Ma-a, Davao City noong Nobyembre 2 dahil sa matinding kahirapan. Sigurado kong ikaw ay mayroon
- [Happiness is an unsolicited comment](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/13/happiness-is-an-unsolicited-comment/) - I think I owe a former student an apology for jokingly saying a few minutes ago that she's being corny when she shook my hand and said "This may sound a bit awkward, but I want to say thank you for the last semester." Looking back, there's nothing "corny" or "awkward" about complimenting someone. Of
- [9th Most Popular in Alexa's `Journalists' category!](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/20/9th-most-popular-in-alexas-journalists-category/) - I've noticed a 40% improvement in the Alexa global traffic rank of dannyarao.com compared to the previous month. From the global traffic rank of 660,773 last October, dannyarao.com's global traffic rank as of November 20 is 397,466 However, the Philippine traffic rank of dannyarao.com dropped from 5,354 last October to 6,732 this month, or a
- [Alexa ranking of selected websites (Oct. 1, 2007)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/10/01/alexa-ranking-of-selected-websites/) - While waiting for my wife to arrive, I checked the Alexa traffic rank of my website dannyarao.com, as well as those of the schools I attended and some organizations and friends I deal with. Guess what? My traffic rank is not that bad, though I know that yours may be higher than mine. On an
- [Announcements for my November 22 and 23 classes](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/16/announcements-for-my-november-22-and-23-classes/) - November 22 (Thursday) J 117 (Online Journalism): Kindly read Butler, Gerstein and Gates. J 122 (Publication Design and Layout): Kindly bring the magazine assigned to you. Be prepared to present its design and layout in class using the parameters I gave you as guide. November 23 (Friday) J 109 (Writing for Popular Audiences): Kindly bring
- [Win a book by giving the best answer](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/13/win-a-book-by-giving-the-best-answer/) - I will be giving away a copy of the 60-page book I co-authored (with Prof. Luis Teodoro and Hector Bryant Macale) titled Monitoring Media Coverage of Elections (CMFR, 2007) to three individuals who who can give the best answer to the hypothetical situation below. (By the way, I contributed this hypothetical situation at the workshop
- [Today (November 12) on Usapang Media](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/12/today-november-12-on-usapang-media/) - Click image to enlarge Our radio program Usapang Media (DWAD 1098 khz, 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.) had a short but productive discussion today (November 12) on the controversial mural commissioned from the Neo-Angono Artists Collective (NAAC) by the National Press Club (NPC). We interviewed via phone patch Richard Gappi, president of NAAC. Much as we
- [My experience as a campus journalist](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/10/10/my-experience-as-a-campus-journalist/) - A student from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) interviewed me via email regarding my experience as a campus journalist. Allow me to share with you my answers to her questions. Naging bahagi po kayo ng Philippine Collegian, ano po ba ang mga naging karanasan ninyo bilang isang manunulat para sa UP noong panahong iyon?
- [Message to my J 200 (Thesis) students](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/12/message-to-my-j-200-thesis-students/) - If you're my student in Journalism (J) 200 (Thesis), please note that we will meet on Friday (November 16), 4 pm in my office. Kindly bring your Form 5 and thesis proposal. Thank you and see you then. For the benefit of those who are just lurking, J 200 is the required undergraduate thesis course
- [What I went through as a blogger](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/09/what-i-went-through-as-a-blogger/) - Last November 6, a student from De La Salle University (DLSU) sent me 15 questions about my life as a blogger and journalist. My hectic schedule prevented me from replying to her immediately. In any case, please find below my answers. When did you start blogging? I started blogging in August 2005. My blog then
- [`Monitoring Media Coverage of Elections' already available](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/09/monitoring-media-coverage-of-elections-already-available/) - I am happy to announce that Monitoring Media Coverage of Elections, a 60-page manual published by the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR), is already available. Please find below excerpts from the introduction which explains the usefulness of this book to media practitioners and researchers: This guidebook, the final component of CMFR's media monitor
- [Follow me on Twitter](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/11/05/follow-me-on-twitter/) - Call me a late bloomer, but it's only now that I've joined the Twitter mania. Martin Perez's post about Twitter prompted me to open an account. Just like Martin, I plan to use Twitter to communicate with my students. Of course, I can only hope that they will "follow me" via Twitter. With the start
- [Matapos ang pagsabog](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/10/24/matapos-ang-pagsabog/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 6, No. 41 (October 24-31, 2007) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-41/op_ed/ed-6_41_3.htm. By the way, Pinoy Weekly's next issue will be on November 7. Habang sinusulat ito, hindi pa alam ang dahilan ng pagsabog noong Biyernes ng hapon
- [Wrapping up October; misspelling `barangay'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/10/26/wrapping-up-october-misspelling-barangay/) - Yes, I've somehow managed to submit the final grades of my students in between speaking engagements and other tasks within and outside the university. I've also been able to update the Links section to include the blogs of those who requested a link exchange and those who took the initiative to link this blog to
- [Gusto mo bang gumawa ng website?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/10/19/gusto-mo-bang-gumawa-ng-website/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 6, No. 40 (October 17-23, 2007) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-40/op_ed/ed-6_40_3.htm. Isa sa mga eksperimento ko sa paghawak ng iba’t ibang kurso sa pamamahayag ay ang pagtuturo ng Web authoring o paggawa ng website. Sinimulan ko ito
- [Grades in J 117 and J 200 already released](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/10/18/grades-in-j-117-and-j-200-already-released/) - If you're my student in J 117 (Online Journalism) and J 200 (Thesis), you may now get your class cards from the department. (Yes, I haven't blogged in a while since I was busy computing your final grades.) By the way, I have speaking engagements on October 19 (Friday) and 20 (Saturday) within and outside
- [Hindi pa tapos ang boksing](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/10/10/hindi-pa-tapos-ang-boksing/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 6, No. 39 (October 10-16, 2007) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-39/op_ed/ed-6_39_3.htm. Buti na lang at nanalo si Pacman. Noong nakaraang Linggo (Oktubre 7), nagkaroon ng dahilan para muling magsaya tayong lahat dahil sa pagkapanalo ni Manny “Pacman”
- [(Updated) Please attend Blogger's Kapihan on October 13](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/10/08/please-attend-bloggers-kapihan-on-october-13/) - Please attend the Blogger's Kapihan 2.0: Blog Ed 101 on October 13 (Saturday) at the Cubao Elementary School Ramon Magsaysay High School in Quezon City. I will be one of the three speakers and my assigned topic is the role of blogging and web authoring in education. For the full text of the announcement, please
- [Kahinaan sa pamamahayag bilang kapabayaan ng pamahalaan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/10/03/kahinaan-sa-pamamahayag-bilang-kapabayaan-ng-pamahalaan/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 6, No. 38 (October 3-9, 2007) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-38/op_ed/ed-6_38_3.htm. Sunud-sunod ang mga seminar at workshop ngayon sa pamamahayag sa iba’t ibang paaralan. Para sa mga pampublikong paaralan, kailangan ang mga ito bilang paghahanda sa National
- [Something to brag about](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/10/08/something-to-brag-about/) - Remember my post last October 2 about my ranking in Rice Bowl Journals? In just a matter of six days, there has been a significant improvement. At this point, I am sorry if I am bragging about something which may not be a big deal to you. The screenshot below is self-explanatory. As a parting shot,
- [Rice Bowl Journals ranks Rising Sun `2nd Most Popular Blog' in Asia](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/10/02/rice-bowl-journals-ranks-rising-sun-2nd-most-popular-blog-in-asia/) - I apologize in advance if this sounds like a shameless and self-serving plug, but I need to share with you this little bit of information which obviously is yet another reason I should be smiling more often. Even if Rising Sun has been in existence since March 29, 2007, I submitted my blog to Rice Bowl
- [Please watch Reporter's Notebook (GMA 7)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/10/01/please-watch-reporters-notebook-gma-7/) - Pardon this shameless but "socially relevant" plug. If you plan to stay up late tomorrow night (October 2), please watch Reporter's Notebook on GMA 7. It airs immediately after Saksi. I was among those interviewed in the segment on political censorship aptly titled "X-rating `Rights'" to be anchored by broadcast journalist Maki Pulido. As you may
- [My birthday and a very busy September](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/09/20/my-birthday-and-a-very-busy-september/) - You may have noticed by now that my most recent column article at Pinoy Weekly includes an announcement of my birthday tomorrow (September 21). I'm not ashamed to admit that I'll be 39 tomorrow (or in less than six hours as I write this). Just for the record, I don't have any plans yet and,
- [Pinakamahusay na gurong nagmulat sa akin](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/09/25/pinakamahusay-na-gurong-nagmulat-sa-akin/) - N.B. - Updates (Sept. 26, 2:08 p.m. and Oct. 1, 12:45 p.m.): This was published in Vol. 6, No. 37 (September 26-October 2, 2007) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-37/op_ed/ed-6_37_3.htm. My wife Joy was touched by this, hence this advance posting. Hope you will feel the
- [Pag-alala sa Batas Militar](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/09/20/pag-alala-sa-batas-militar/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 6, No. 36 (September 19-25, 2007) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-36/op_ed/ed-6_36_3.htm. Eksaktong ika-apat na kaarawan ko nang mapailalim ang Pilipinas sa batas militar noong Setyembre 21, 1972. Hindi ko alam kung matatawa ka sa ikukuwento ko, pero
- [NBN at angkop na teknolohiya](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/09/17/nbn-at-angkop-na-teknolohiya/) - N.B. - This was published in Vol. 6, No. 35 (September 12-18, 2007) of Pinoy Weekly (p. 5), the full text of which may also be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-35/op_ed/ed-6_35_3.htm. Mistulang telenovela ang kuwento ng national broadband network (NBN) na may maganda sanang layuning maging konektado ang lahat ng ahensiya ng pamahalaan sa buong bansa sa
- [My views on blogging and academic publishing](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/09/11/my-views-on-blogging-and-academic-publishing/) - I found out today (September 11) that my interview on blogging and academic publishing has already been published in Volume 8, Number 4 (July-August 2007) of the UP Forum, a publication of the University of the Philippines (UP). The article on pages 12 and 13 where my interview serves as primary source of information is titled "HYPERTEXT:
- [UP CMC launches eighth issue of Plaridel](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/09/05/up-cmc-launches-eighth-issue-of-plaridel/) - N.B. - This is an advance copy of a press release dated September 6 regarding the launch of the refereed journal I supervise as director of the UP CMC Office of Research and Publication (ORP). The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) will launch the eighth issue of Plaridel: A Journal of
- [Hopefully, another season for Dokyu!](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/08/21/hopefully-another-season-for-dokyu/) - The season has ended and the results are in. Congratulations to the selected students of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) who are behind the documentary "Pundido" for winning the grand prize and the viewer's choice award in the recently concluded season of Dokyu: Ang Bagong Mata ng Pinoy Documentaries aired over ABC 5. The
- [Sa gitna ng malakas na ulan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/08/31/sa-gitna-ng-malakas-na-ulan/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, August 29-September 4). Sa gitna ng malakas na ulan. Pinoy Weekly, 6 (33), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-33/op_ed/ed-6_33_3.htm. There are certain contradictions in the handling of those allegedly responsible for the pollution, as well as the flooding of certain areas of the country during the rainy season. You're
- [Kalaliman ng kababawan at kabaliwan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/08/28/kalaliman-ng-kababawan-at-kabaliwan/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, August 22-28). Kalaliman ng kababawan at kabaliwan. Pinoy Weekly, 6 (32), pp. 5-6. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-32/op_ed/ed-6_32_3.htm. The problem with writing about unfolding developments for a weekly publication is that you run the risk of being overtaken by events. Immediately after Pinoy Weekly's issue came out, the development I wrote about has
- [Involvement with Social Science Diliman](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/08/22/involvement-with-social-science-diliman/) - Social Science Diliman, a refereed journal based in the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, now has a new set of editorial board members. I have accepted the invitation to serve as one of its associate editors. Dr. Maria Mangahas (Department of Anthropology) is currently the journal's editor-in-chief. Dr. Maria Joy Abrenica (School of Economics) and
- [Aliw at pag-aaral sa midya](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/08/21/aliw-at-pag-aaral-sa-midya/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, August 15-21). Aliw at pag-aaral sa midya. Pinoy Weekly, 6 (31), pp. 5-6. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-31/op_ed/ed-6_31_3.htm. Mass media are so fixated on providing entertainment that they have miserably failed in fulfilling their two other functions -- providing information and enlightenment. You can say that this article seeks to
- [The CMFR Monitor of the 2007 Elections already out](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/08/21/the-cmfr-monitor-of-the-2007-elections-already-out/) - There is a trend right now where book launches are treated not as social events but as a way to inform people through symposia where authors are tasked to present the salient points of their research. The event I attended at the Filipinas Heritage Library in Makati City last August 17 (Friday) -- which
- [Mula Tore Patungong Palengke 2nd book launch on September 1](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/08/15/mula-tore-patungong-palengke-2nd-book-launch-on-september-1/) - I got a message from IBON Foundation that the book Mula Tore Patungong Palengke: Neoliberal Education in the Philippines will have a second launch on September 1 (Saturday), 6:30 p.m. during the 28th Manila International Book Fair at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. In case you don't know yet, I wrote a chapter for
- [Showing support by going retro](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/08/14/showing-support-by-going-retro/) - N.B. - This is a press release I wrote last July 3 to promote our College's fund-raising activity a few days from now. Hope you can make it. Do you love dancing and supporting worthy causes? “Times of your life, dance of your life” happens on August 19 (Sunday), 6:30 p.m. at the Manila Polo
- [Pamamahayag, ekonomiya at wika](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/08/10/pamamahayag-ekonomiya-at-wika/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, August 8-14). Pamamahayag, ekonomiya at wika. Pinoy Weekly 6 (30), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-30/op_ed/ed-6_30_3.htm. You can safely assume that I wrote this article in time for the Buwan ng Wika (Language Month) in August. I have to admit though that I am not that satisfied with the
- [UP at `iba pa'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/08/10/up-at-iba-pa/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, August 1-7). UP at "iba pa". Pinoy Weekly, 6 (29), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-29/op_ed/ed-6_29_3.htm. If you think this article is a tribute to the University of the Philippines (UP) where I studied and currently teach, think again. My objective in writing about the premier state university is
- [Goodbye, Solar Power! Hello, Rising Sun!](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/03/29/goodbye-solar-power-hello-rising-sun/) - My web host Dreamcode encountered what a staff described last week as "hardware issues" in the server where I upload my Web files. These "issues" resulted in server downtime and, much worse, the deletion of my database files. As you know, blogs manage content through database-generating programs like PHP. Given that I failed to have a local
- [How's it gonna be for me?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/03/30/hows-it-gonna-be-for-me/) - The good thing about starting fresh is that I have the opportunity to re-assess how I've posted on my old blog Solar Power. I'd like to share with you now what I plan to do for Rising Sun which you are free to use in creating or developing your own blog: Assuming that you are
- [March 29 Forum on the State of Academic and Political Freedom](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/03/30/march-29-forum-on-the-state-of-academic-and-political-freedom/) - I helped organize the forum on the state of academic and political freedom at the auditorium of the UP College of Mass Communication last March 29 (Thursday) where I also served as master of ceremonies. The speakers were Francisco Nemenzo (former UP President), Carolina Malay (former chair of the UP Department of Journalism), Isa Artajo
- [My views on Journalism students of Batch 2007](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/03/30/my-views-on-journalism-students-of-batch-2007/) - Yes, I was quoted by the Philippine Daily Inquirer last March 27 (Wednesday) regarding my views on the kind of students we have at the UP Department of Journalism. The article titled "Journalists in the making" was published on page C2 of the paper's March 27 edition but the online version may be retrieved here.
- [I'm heading ORP again!](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/04/02/im-heading-orp-again/) - Effective today (April 2) - the day after April Fool's, I know! - I will head the Office of Research and Publication (ORP) of the UP College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) again. If you may recall, I was the first director of the ORP from its establishment in November 2003 to May 2005. Prof.
- [Grades in three Journalism courses now available](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/04/04/grades-in-three-journalism-courses-now-available/) - To my J 100, J 133 and J 200 students (particularly those who are graduating this semester): I have already computed your final grades. You may get your class cards and graded papers from the department starting April 10 (Tuesday). Since I may not have access to the Internet during Holy Week, you can just
- [Grades in my two graduate courses now available](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/04/10/grades-in-my-two-graduate-courses-now-available/) - To my graduate students in Journalism 201 and Media 250 (Rodelita, Michelle, Diana, Christine, Mildred, Vanessa, Hazel, Antonette, Joenathann, Alexandra, Nancy and Aaron): You may now get your class cards and graded papers from Raquel. For those who got a grade of INC (incomplete), please submit your lacking papers as soon as possible if you plan
- [What's keeping me busy these days?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/04/16/whats-keeping-me-busy-these-days/) - Summer is normally the time for me to accommodate requests for research, training and lectures. Since I haven't gone around to apologizing to some inviting organizations (the most recent of which was for a journalism workshop in Mindanao), I take this opportunity not only to say "I am sorry" (definitely with more finesse than you-know-who) but
- [Ang problema sa UP ngayon](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/04/18/ang-problema-sa-up-ngayon/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, April 18-24). Ang problema sa UP ngayon. Pinoy Weekly, 6 (14), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-14/op_ed/ed-6_14_3.htm. A few hours after posting the full text of this article today to various e-groups, a friend of mine who is an Engineering graduate of the University of the Philippines (UP) sent
- ["How Did You Know" in Filipino](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/04/19/how-did-you-know-in-filipino/) - Thanks to award-winning writer Jose "Pete" Lacaba and his batchmate, there is now a translation of "How Did You Know," a song composed by Cecile Azarcon and performed by Aiza Seguerra, Chiqui Pineda, and Gary Valenciano. Sir Pete has actually been translating English love songs into Filipino as part of his personal project called "Salinawit."
- [IMPORTANT! Beware of a fake Friendster account under my name](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/04/20/important-beware-of-a-fake-friendster-account-under-my-name/) - I know that the surname Arao is not exclusive to my clan and neither is it confined to the Bicol region. But I still find it strange that there is a "danny arao" account on Friendster that was made in June 2005, or four months after The Probe Team Documentaries (then on ABC 5) and WomanTalk (DWIZ)
- [Please wear black tomorrow (April 25)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/04/24/please-wear-black-tomorrow-april-25/) - The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) calls on journalists and other individuals to wear black tomorrow (April 25) to, quoting from its emailed flyer, "express solidarity with journalists in Quezon who will be holding a march-rally." The planned mass action has to do with the murder of Mark Palacios of Radyo ng Bayan-Nueva
- [Classes and other plugs](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/04/24/classes-and-other-plugs/) - Consider this post a mish-mash of important announcements and inconsequential (read: shameless!) plugs. For students who are asking me my schedule for the first semester of Academic Year 2007-2008, I will only be teaching three undergraduate courses, to wit: Journalism (J) 117 TWX Online Journalism Tuesdays, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Beltran News Room (BNR) J
- [Boboto ka ba sa Mayo?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/04/25/boboto-ka-ba-sa-mayo/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, April 25-May 1). Boboto ka ba sa Mayo? Pinoy Weekly, 6 (15), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-15/op_ed/ed-6_15_3.htm. I caught on TV Patrol yesterday the news that Justice Secretary Raul Gonzales is ready to give P10,000 to any or all 180 baranggay chairpersons in Iloilo City who can give a 12-0
- [Pagpapahalaga sa kalayaan sa pamamahayag](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/05/02/pagpapahalaga-sa-kalayaan-sa-pamamahayag/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, May 2-8). Pagpapahalaga sa kalayaan sa pamamahayag. Pinoy Weekly, 6 (16), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-16/op_ed/ed-6_16_3.htm. May 3 is World Press Freedom Day as declared by the United Nations (UN). I think this is a good opportunity to analyze some misconceptions about the role of mass media in social development, particularly
- [Launch of `Oligarchic Politics' and election forum on May 8](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/05/03/launch-of-oligarchic-politics/) - If you have time, please attend the launch of the book Oligarchic Politics: Elections and the Party-List System in the Philippines on May 8 (Tuesday), 10 a.m. at Balay Kalinaw, Guerrero corner Dagohoy Streets, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, Quezon City. There will also be a forum on Philippine elections after the launch. Published by
- [Motorcycling then and now](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/05/03/motorcycling-then-and-now/) - Summer tends to bring back happy memories of loving, living and struggling. Want to know the second most memorable summer experience for me? I learned how to ride a bike at the age of seven, thanks to my playmates who had enough patience to teach me for one whole day during summer. I then had a
- [Please read our election monitoring reports](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/05/04/please-read-our-election-monitoring-reports/) - Since the start of the senatorial campaign in February, 25 students and two faculty members (i.e., Prof. Luis Teodoro and yours truly) of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) have helped in the monitoring of senatorial and party-list election reports in selected media organizations. This project was initiated by the Center
- [Eleksiyon at ang higit sa `karaniwang politiko'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/05/10/eleksiyon-at-ang-higit-sa-karaniwang-politiko/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, May 9-15). Eleksiyon at ang higit sa "karaniwang politiko". Pinoy Weekly, 6 (17), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-17/op_ed/ed-6_17_3.htm. I wrote and filed this article last Sunday (May 6), exactly four days before the Social Weather Stations (SWS) and Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) released their May 2-4 survey on the
- [Elections, personality politics and the mass media](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/05/11/elections-personality-politics-and-mass-media/) - N.B. - I attended the launch of our book Oligarchic Politics: Elections and the Party-List System in the Philippines last May 8 (Tuesday) where the authors were asked to present the highlights of the chapter or chapters they wrote. Here's mine. I promise that mine will be the shortest presentation today. Journalists, after all, like it
- [Please watch Dokyu starting May 18](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/05/17/please-watch-dokyu-starting-may-18/) - Now it can be told as television station ABC has already issued a press release today about it. I am one of the three members of the Board of Critics for the sixth season of Dokyu: Ang Bagong Mata ng Pinoy Documentaries. The first episode airs this Friday (May 18), 10 p.m. on ABC. Below is an
- [What do the loved ones of desaparecidos go through?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/05/31/what-do-the-loved-ones-of-desaparecidos-go-through/) - This is, in my professional opinion, one of the best statements ever written about the victims of extra-judicial killings and forced disappearances. Ano ang tawag natin sa kanila? Ang isang anak na nawalan ng magulang ay tinatawag na ulila. Balo o biyudo naman ang tawag sa isang lalaking nawalan ng asawa. Pero ang isang inang
- [Quoted in MoneySense (May-June 2007)](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/06/04/quoted-in-moneysense-may-june-2007/) - If you have P120 to spare, I hope you will buy the May-June 2007 issue of MoneySense magazine. That I'm promoting it means only one thing: this is yet another shameless plug! My two-paragraph interview can be found on page 48 of the magazine. I actually posted it as early as April 26 at the
- [Direksiyon patungong kalayaan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/06/06/direksiyon-patungong-kalayaan/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, June 6-12). Direksiyon patungong kalayaan. Pinoy Weekly, 6 (21), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-21/op_ed/ed-6_21_3.htm. Finally, I have put in print a story I used to tell in the middle of the 1990s before beginning my speeches. I stopped using this after 1998, the centennial of the 1898 declaration of independence. This
- [Citations and sightings](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/06/14/citations-and-sightings/) - Is it a coincidence that today's issue (June 14) of the Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) and the May 2007 issue of the UP Newsletter included articles on the book we launched last May 8 and the television program on ABC 5 where I currently serve as a member of the board of critics? On page D6
- [What's wrong with this picture?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/06/14/whats-wrong-with-this-picture/) - Notice what's wrong with this picture? Look at Ambassador Hilario Davide's flag. I got an interesting email today (June 14) from a journalism professor who is now pursuing a master's degree in New York on a scholarship. He also included the picture above. Sir Danny I recently saw on the front page of Filipino Express,
- [`Palibhasa, aktibista'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/06/20/palibhasa-aktibista/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, June 20-26). `Palibhasa, aktibista'. Pinoy Weekly, 6 (23), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-23/op_ed/ed-6_23_3.htm. What have I been up to these past few days? How did Joy and I spend some of our hard-earned savings? This article can provide the answers. That we were able to buy a second-hand vehicle in good
- [Mentioned in the Philippine Daily Inquirer; two book launches this week](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/06/28/mentioned-in-the-philippine-daily-inquirer-two-book-launches-this-week/) - I thank the Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) not once but twice this week, coincidentally the same number of book launches I am scheduled to attend and the power outages we experienced last Tuesday (June 26). Last Sunday (June 24), there was an article at the bottom of page A9 titled "Media men take to the airwaves."
- [Matematika para sa manggagawa](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/07/02/matematika-para-sa-manggagawa/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, June 27-July 3). Matematika para sa manggagawa. Pinoy Weekly, 6 (24), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-24/op_ed/ed-6_24_3.htm. This article analyzes the latest data on minimum wage and family living wage. Yes, I've written several articles on the issue but I still find it necessary to stress the age-old arguments
- [What I `earned' last summer...](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/07/03/what-i-earned-last-summer/) - What I earned last summer is big enough to fit in our garage! Yes, you're looking at a second-hand but well-maintained Suzuki Vitara 1996. Most of the students, faculty and staff of the UP CMC know that this used to be one of two vehicles of a senior faculty member who has recently retired. He decided
- [(Updated) Anarkiya sa lansangan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/07/04/anarkiya-sa-lansangan/) - A senior editor of Pinoy Weekly said that there was an oversight in the laying out of this issue's (July 4-10, 2007) op-ed page which resulted in my old column article titled "Kultura ng kasalukuyang pamamahala" seeing print instead of the one I sent. Given this, I am posting the column article that should have
- [Pamamahayag sa panahon ng Human Security Act](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/07/11/pamamahayag-sa-panahon-ng-human-security-act/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, July 11-17). Pamamahayag sa panahon ng Human Security Act. Pinoy Weekly, 6 (26), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-26/op_ed/ed-6_26_3.htm. After reading the 35-page Human Security Act (HSA), I came to the conclusion that it can compromise the principles and standards of journalism, particularly when it comes to ethics. If
- [Kuwento ng kalabasa, kalaboso at pulbura](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/07/20/kuwento-ng-kalabasa-kalaboso-at-pulbura/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, July 18-24). Kuwento ng kalabasa, kalaboso at pulbura. Pinoy Weekly, 6 (27), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-27/op_ed/ed-6_27_3.htm. Consider this article an experiment in "internal rhythm" and "play on words" as I analyzed a very pressing issue. I tried my very best in making the tone formal so that I don't end
- [Quoted in the Philippine Star; my views on print and online publications](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/07/30/quoted-in-the-philippine-star-my-views-on-print-and-online-publications/) - The Philippine Star had an article last July 28 (Saturday) titled "Growing trees in a digital forest" which includes my views on print and online publications. If you're interested in media studies, I think this article is worth reading. Due to space constraints and other considerations, I expected that not all of my points can be
- [Bakit ba ako nagsusulat ngayon?](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/07/30/bakit-ba-ako-nagsusulat-ngayon/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, July 25-31). Bakit ba ako nagsusulat ngayon? Pinoy Weekly, 6 (28), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-28/op_ed/ed-6_28_3.htm. You can say that this is the one of the most personal essays I have written so far. There is no such thing as a born writer, and my experience with writing is
- [Usapang Media starts airing June 25 on DWAD](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/06/22/usapang-media-starts-airing-june-25-on-dwad/) - Since the radio program Ngayon Na, Bayan! which I used to co-host was unceremoniously axed in February 2006 (about two hours after President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declared a state of national emergency), I have looked forward to the day when I can go back to broadcasting. Now, the long wait is over (not just for me,
- [Kultura ng kasalukuyang pamamahala](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/06/14/kultura-ng-kasalukuyang-pamamahala/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, June 13-19). Kultura ng kasalukuyang pamamahala. Pinoy Weekly, 6 (22), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-22/op_ed/ed-6_22_3.htm. Consider this article an effect of reading and watching too many news about human rights violations. After all, we have in our midst so-called public servants who will do anything and everything to
- [Mula Tore Patungong Palengke book launch on June 26](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/06/16/mula-tore-patungong-palengke-book-launch-on-june-26/) - Please attend a forum which coincides with the launch of the book Mula Tore Patungong Palengke: Neoliberal Education in the Philippines on June 26 (Tuesday), 1 p.m. at the Claro M. Recto Hall, Faculty Center, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, Quezon City. Since I wrote a chapter titled "Deregulation at the Expense of Quality
- [Halalan bilang larawan ng kabulukan](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/05/30/halalan-bilang-larawan-ng-kabulukan/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, May 30-June 5). Halalan bilang larawan ng kabulukan. Pinoy Weekly, 6 (20), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-20/op_ed/ed-6_20_3.htm. This is my fourth consecutive article on the 2007 elections and the sixth since the start of the year. I think I will still be writing about the elections in the
- [(Updated) A `dirty' finger we can proudly display](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/05/15/a-dirty-finger-we-can-proudly-display/) - If you're 18 years old or over, this is one dirty finger you should proudly display at least once every three years. Just how indelible is the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) ink? It only took soap, water and a soft brush to clean my "dirty" finger. Comelec should consider itself lucky that I did not
- [Protesta ng balota](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/05/23/protesta-ng-balota/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, May 23-29). Protesta ng balota. Pinoy Weekly, 6 (19), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-19/op_ed/ed-6_19_3.htm. This article is obviously a product of my monitoring of the latest developments in the recent senatorial and local elections. I don't mean to preempt the actual results, but there are strong indications of
- [Featured in Sun Star Manila, mentioned in PEP](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/05/18/featured-in-sun-star-manila-mentioned-in-pep/) - Thanks to Sun Star Manila for including in its Friday (May 18) edition the article titled "UP professor joins Dokyu as critic." Yes, it's all about me. The Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP), on the other hand, mentioned me as one of the three critics of the show, together with broadcast journalists Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala and Ed
- [Blogging bilang pagtutol at `pagkilos'](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/05/17/blogging-bilang-pagtutol-at-pagkilos/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, May 16-22). Blogging bilang pagtutol at `pagkilos'. Pinoy Weekly, 6 (18), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-18/op_ed/ed-6_18_3.htm. Perhaps this is an article that has the most number of italicized words so far. It's hard enough to write about technology as you need to have both textbook knowledge and actual
- [(Updated) My wife looks like...](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/04/26/26/) - While waiting for my meeting to start today, I went to My Heritage to run its face-recognition program using a picture of Joy. See what came out of my experiment. By the way, I used the vidcap of Joy as she was being interviewed by The Probe Team Documentaries in February 2005. http://www.myheritage.com Update (May
- [My views on marriage and money](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/04/26/my-views-on-marriage-and-money/) - A journalist sent me an email today (April 26) requesting that I answer two questions which she might include in an upcoming issue of a personal finance magazine she works for. I think my short replies are worth sharing at this time of crisis and financial deprivation. What's the number one issue you have with
- [Sa okasyon ng iyong pagtatapos sa hayskul](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/04/12/sa-okasyon-ng-iyong-pagtatapos-sa-hayskul/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, April 11-17). Sa okasyon ng iyong pagtatapos sa hayskul. Pinoy Weekly, 6 (13), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-13/op_ed/ed-6_13_3.htm. As was the case in some past column articles, I opted to use the second person point of view in writing an essay that is addressed to specific people (in
- [`Rebolusyon' ni Mr. Shooli](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/03/30/rebolusyon-ni-mr-shooli/) - Arao, D. A. (2007, March 28-April 3). `Rebolusyon' ni Mr. Shooli. Pinoy Weekly, 6 (12), p. 5. This may be retrieved from http://www.pinoyweekly.org/pw6-12/op_ed/ed-6_12_3.htm. My wife and I watched Ang MONAY ni Mr. Shooli (Misteyks Opda Neysion Adres Yata) produced by Onabru Films last March 23 at Gateway in Cubao. We were not as impressed as
- [My views on campus journalism and Philippine Collegian](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/04/20/my-views-on-campus-journalism-and-philippine-collegian/) - I checked my email account's "Sent" folder today for old messages worth keeping and deleting. And before I delete this old message, I'd like to share with you an email interview I gave to a journalism student last March 27 who was writing her paper on campus journalism for a Sociology course she was taking.
- [Grades in J 199 now available](https://risingsun.dannyarao.com/2007/04/11/grades-in-j-199-now-available/) - If you're my student in Journalism 199 (Research in Journalism), kindly get your class card and (most important!) your graded final thesis proposal from Raquel. Out of 18 students, two students failed and one got an INC (incomplete). For the 15 students who passed J 199, I wish you the best of luck when you

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