The havoc our country has been experiencing is really saddening. But what makes it more saddening or should I say sickening is the media that gives partial and bias information to the people. I am aware of media's primary role in the society which is to give information to the public, but a few media men and some known celebrities have not been sensitive and sensible enough of which information to be given to the public. Some local and international media personalities have gone beyond reporting. I don't want to assume that some of them are making this hideous calamity as their platform to gain applause and recognition. Apparently, they have trespassed 'depersonalisation' neglecting their pivotal role which is maintaining objectivity in information dissemination. Sensationalizing events and occurrences in the typhoon stricken areas by them have led netizens to blame the authorities or the people in charge of the affected places. Worse, netizens have grown weary leading them to post any news reports from youtube or news/cable channels. On top of it, netizens have neglected to scrutinize what they have been posting online.
Be responsible. Choose what you post!
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