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Kailangan Ba Ang Definition Ng Fake NEWS

It is quite surprising to non-lawyers in the audience ... that Atty Trixie Angeles is asking Cong Acop for a definition of fake news. This made one famous male blogger frustrated as to why she had to ask for exact definitions when fake news is a simple word - maling balita ... maling information ... hindi totoong balita ... gawa-gawang balita. Para itong malisyosong tsismis lang ... walang mga ebidensya na magpatunay .... purely hakahaka lang.

Yes, we agree with him ... but in the legal profession - terms should be clearly defined and understood by everybody. It should be consistent across various legal texts and jurisdictions to maintain uniformity and clarity in the interpretation, enforcement, and application of law. It should avoid ambiguity which is important so all parties have a common understanding of the term used. 

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If fake news is not clearly defined ... it is subject to all kinds of interpretation, inference, and use. One vlogger interprets it as nothing bad really ... while another influencer received the news totally hurt - either emotionally or psychologically bruised.

So much so since there was no law governing fake news everybody was gung-ho and irresponsibly enthusiastic and eager to employ it. 

It was perfect timing the lawmakers have called this meeting ... it is like hitting five birds with one stone. One is to meet the concerned vloggers and influencers and know them one by one, fish out why fake news becomes alarmingly popular ... stress out the ill effects of fake news, suggest possible solutions and remedies, and lastly call a hearing in aid of legislation.

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What happens if a vlogger and his lawyers have different interpretations of the meaning of fake news and the laws governing it. (sometime in the future when the law is passed)

Misinterpretations can make the life of everybody hang in the balance. It will lead to more legal arguments and disputes. It can segue and create procedural errors that violate the person of his rights. 

And worse it can result in wrongful convictions where a person is found guilty of crimes he didn't commit.

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After these hearings ... it is clear that the congressmen need to check their acts together and come up with a law that will regulate and educate bloggers and readers regarding fake news and how it wreaks havoc in the lives of many.

The time is now ... it is ripe "There oughta be a law" against fake news, fake news peddlers and purveyors.

The Morning After The Hearing On Fake News

I am reprinting the reaction of a fellow vlogger (Ben Gonzales Red) and his commentaries the morning after the hearing on fake news. That includes some of the clipping he prepared for his post.

I agree with him 100 percent, although I censored some of the expletives. Here's what he said:

Etong si Quiambao, sampu ng mga vloggers na nag-iilusyong sila ay journalists, dapat sa mga to ay iblock ang mga media pages nila, kasuhan na at ikulong, nang magtanda. They're libelous, seditious, and just outright unethical and uncouth.

NKKLKA yung statement netong t_ntang ito na "(Now I know) next time before we write these issues, we need to get legitimate documents first."

G_GA! Napaka-fundamental na rule yan ng journalism. "Truth", "accuracy", and "objectivity" are cornerstones of journalism ethics. Obviously hinde mo/nyo alam yan dahil hinde naman kayo talaga journalists.

*DESERVE BA NILA?* KAMATAYAN SA MGA TAONG SOBRANG SAMA! | Fr. Joseph Fid...

Life Is Like ...

Life is like ... an ocean.

It can be still or tranquil  ... and rough or tough ... but over-all it is beautiful. 

Slip Of The Tongue

An occasional slip of the tongue ... or a slip of the pen is normal and is quickly forgiven by the person listening or reading... that is ... if they even notice it. Even when they do, most people most of the time will recognize a slip of the tongue or pen for what it is and realize that what you meant to say or write ... is not what you did say or write.

Friend 1: Di ba girlfriend mo si _____?

Friend 2: Hindi muna ... DAY OFF kami!

Friend 1: Anong hindi muna at among DAY OFF? Baka COOL OFF?  Wala lang but I think it is a better term.

Nag-day off lang kayo sa away ninyo!

More Ironies

Arnold Clavio ... the award-winning journalist of GMA7 did not mince any word when he vent the irony he observed in the continuing melodrama after Digong's arrest. He said: "Para saan ang prayer rally kung hindi naman nanniwala sa Diyos ang ipinagdarasal ninyo."

Translation: "I could not understand the logic of these prayer rallies ... when the person you're praying doesn't believe in GOD."

If you are a true-blue Digong rah-rah fanatic ... you will find the comment acerbic ... sarcastic and for sure you want to fire back and blow him up to smithereens. You wonder what has Digong done to be treated this way ... as you leave your punctuation marks and expletives with a BIG bang ... "He doesn't deserve this?"

But I understand where Arnold was coming from. It was an honest question ... just wanting a truthful answer. The same question haunts me as I also find it ironic ... "what's the point of doing all this exercise when the man doesn't have any religious bone in his body? Nor does he show respect and reverence to God."

In the same vein ... I also understand your anger and dissent ... that you are only doing what you think is right ... and here comes somebody threatening your peace of mind ... invalidating ... contradicting ... and questioning your motives and your actions.

With all sincerity, I don't blame you if you snap back and say how self-righteous ... sanctimonious ... and hypocritical he is. Which you did!