Journalism

Journalism-PR alliance seen to combat disinformation

Journalism-PR alliance seen to combat disinformation

by MATTHEW DAVE JUCOM AN ALLIANCE between journalists and public relations (PR) practitioners could combat disinformation in social media, a veteran journalist and educator said. UST journalism professor and former ABS-CBN News Channel anchor Christian Esguerra said a collaboration between “honest-to-goodness” practitioners would help address the issue. “I am allergic to political PR…
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Rappler shutdown a form of oppression, media profs say

Rappler shutdown a form of oppression, media profs say

THE STATE corporate regulator’s decision to reaffirm the closure order against digital news organization Rappler is a direct form of “media repression,” journalism and communication professors said. Two days before former President Rodrigo Duterte left office, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order affirming the revocation of the…
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Trolling for the truth? Two online trolls claim they are not just after the money

Trolling for the truth? Two online trolls claim they are not just after the money

by RY PHILIP JACO T. GALVAN WEEKS BEFORE the official start of this year’s local campaigns, Raphy and Harry (not their real names) have already posted propaganda on social media. They would call out and highlight the opposition’s wrongdoing, which could benefit the local politician they are serving.  As the…
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It Comes and It Ghosts: Why People Just Disappear From Relationships

It Comes and It Ghosts: Why People Just Disappear From Relationships

by RY PHILIP JACO T. GALVAN   BAM’S* RELATIONSHIP with Belle* was going well. They would share life stories and experiences, bonding to the extent the virtual world could allow them. They were not officially dating, but according to the journalism junior, he thought it was "something."  “Hi,” Bam sends…
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(UPDATED) Communication Arts, Journalism to be prioritized in face-to-face classes, says Artlets Dean

(UPDATED) Communication Arts, Journalism to be prioritized in face-to-face classes, says Artlets Dean

by MATTHEW DAVE A. JUCOM and NILLICENT B. BAUTISTA (UPDATED AS OF 9:00 P.M.) COMMUNICATION AND Journalism programs would be prioritized once the government allows the resumption of face-to-face classes in the University, Faculty of Arts and Letters Dean Marilu Madrunio said. "If the government approves the resumption of face-to-face classes,…
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Pulitzer Prize winner joins UST journalism faculty

Pulitzer Prize winner joins UST journalism faculty

by KRISTINE ERIKA L. AGUSTIN PULITZER PRIZE-winning journalist Manuel “Manny” Mogato, who was recognized for his coverage of President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on illegal drugs, is now a part of the university’s journalism program. Mogato was appointed as an adjunct professor – a new category for faculty members –…
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