Noting Some Media Entities

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Date Published: August 26, 2013

The most explosive scandal to ever hit the government had unleashed a number of names in politics for the most part. Most notable names are those that have been controversial ever since – and we know them all by now. But there are other names that have yet to hit the headlines. And appalling as it sounds, these names belong to popular media figures.

Expectedly, the scam queen SQ doesn’t deal with just any media figure MF. MF’s have to be popular and are “respected” names for greater impact and mileage. These MF’s that are reportedly in cahoots with SQ are names that the public and their followers have presumed to be “spotless” and are classified as media bigwigs belonging to major networks. Let’s have them all – one by one.

Media woman MW is allegedly linked to SQ through a relative who once worked directly with SQ. Being friends with SQ, MW interacted with SQ on several occasions, been gifted with some pieces of expensive jewelry, watches and branded bags. That explains why SQ enjoys precious airtime during interactions with MW.

Like MW, her colleague HC is also enjoying the perks of being in the good graces of SQ. But unlike MW, HC doesn’t go for gifts (in kind), as he would rather prefer cash. HC’s image had been tainted decades ago when he was at his career peak even beefore he became a public big shot.

Another media woman AM who is often visible in charity events is also among those in SQ’s long list of media personalities/beneficiaries. Reportedly, AM gets expensive and branded bags, too. Unlike MW, she doesn’t go for pieces of jewelry but would instead ask for giant donations for the foundation close to her heart.

AM’s close friend and colleague AF, on the other hand has allegedly already received units of the classic and priciest European cars from SQ. The very prominent AF pictures himself as incorruptible and a fearless and tireless “Mr. Expose” guy in his network.

And you thought that media recipients of SQ’s largesse are limited to those doing hardcore news? Better think twice because a big man BM doing showbiz news is reportedly on the take, too. From the source, the amount is reportedly Php30,000 paid on a monthly basis. Don’t look now, but it looks like that SQ pays anyone that moves.

“All media exist to invest our lives with artificial perceptions and arbitrary values.“~ Marshall McLuhan 

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The Bad Muse

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It is public knowledge that Media Personality MP is quite a character. Observers believe that her strong personality is an asset to her work, but only if she will not overdo it.

Long before MP took a long, forced hiatus, the image she had projected is already set to the news-watching public.

Observers quipped that during her heyday, MPs attitude was at its worst. Insiders witnessed how she acted as if she was above anyone, particularly referring to comparison with colleagues from rival networks. During her many coverages, just so she could out-scoop them all, colleagues were aghast at MP's high and mighty, feeling privileged demeanor often bordering on brazenness.

Allegedly, such attitude also incurred the ire of even her colleagues in the network, believing herself that the she could always get away with anything, falsely banking on the supposedly good graces of her bosses. Nothing can be farther from the truth, as her circumstances proved later on.

MP's resurrection had thus people believed that she would be a more gracious person, especially in her public appearances. But lo and behold, nothing has changed at all. As always, you can't teach old dog new tricks.

In her recent coverage taken at a university, students reportedly complained about MP's interviews done without notice. What's worse, she did it really rude, ambush style, that the parents complained how it was such possible that some reporter can just barge in at the university premises. The complaint of the enraged parents and students was reportedly lodged in at the network news department.

Then and now, MP's notoriety seems to be subject of complaint, whether in and out of her work. Looks like this overrated news presenter badly needs a course or two on personality development and work ethics. That is if she wants to stay a little longer in the business.

" Talent is a dime a dozen. Work ethic + talent is the formula." ~ Unknown

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She Recycled Carelessly

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Holiday season ushers in what seems like endless parties and gift-giving.Gift giving is an integral part of the season, but preparing these gifts can become tedious, just figuring out what presents to give – not to mention the cost that goes with each gift. Certainly, it is hard to scrimp on gifts, as we also do not want to receive gifts that have not been even thought of or worse, getting badly recycled ones.

Recycling gifts and why some people justify their doing it have become a sensitive issue. Others believe that it is practical and harmless, as long as done with extreme caution and sensitivity. While others often do it on purpose in order to save time and money, it is – again – not a license to mindlessly execute it.

As in any typical organization, friendships do not necessarily end when you are physically separated by your workplace. Former colleagues have remained friends in spite of the other having left their common network. As with some of her previous workmates, Media Personality MP continues to be in touch with her Former Colleague FC, who has been very successful on her own.

This holiday season, MP gave out gifts to friends and colleagues in and out of her network. Unfortunately, she may have overlooked the rules on gift-giving – as in recycled gift-giving. MP, just like some of us may have received gifts she finds are worth giving away, too. As I have said, recycling is okay as long as one is circumspect and rules are observed. MP did recycle some stuff, and to her misfortune, one of her gift recipients was FC, who was shocked to have received back the gift she gave to MP.

Turned out, MP recycled her cakes, chocolates, crinkles, and other food items - had them repacked, rewrapped and even prettified with ribbons and cards – but totally forgot to scrutinize the most important details. The gourmet cake that was given to her by FC was custom-made by her friend for her (FC) alone, it even had her initials in the package. With it landing back on her lap was indeed MP's major faux pas!

“Gift giving is a true art. Anything less is a symptom of varying degrees, on your part, of ignorance, distance, or insult. ~ Vera Nazarian

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Déclassé

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Media Personality MP has been consistent – a lover of freebies, x-deals, and loves using her status and connections to get desired perks and cut corners.

Wherever she is, MP just can't help but squeeze every opportunity from any situation so she can get the maximum benefit from it. On her recent trip abroad, her lack of elan manifested itself on the entire trip. Reportedly, MP's fellow passengers were shocked as she began to make demands about the food, asking the flight attendants for additional stuff to be given to her. Not content with that, MP reportedly instructed the flight attendants to give her the toiletries and blankets that her fellow passengers left behind - a demeanor so akin to a first-time traveler.

One time, she was fortunate to get some complimentary tickets to watch the special screening of an immensely popular foreign movie. As expected, the lines were long when MP and her family members arrived . She obviously did not want to fall in line, so what did MP do? Acting like an authority, she walked briskly past the long line of people and went straight up to the front. She tried to look stern and intimidating so she would not be questioned. She did not mind the people in the long line that were staring at her, including some celebrities.

Even when dining out, some restaurant managers/owners are already averse at MP's extracting discounts and freebies for her every meal. Indeed, crass and dense personified.

"Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing." ~ Abraham Lincoln

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A Clever Performance

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While we are in the heat of mind-boggling corruption scandals in the political arena, let us have a little bit of dissection at one of the low profile politicians LP and his media wife MW.

Although married to a media personality, LP is quite low-key and hardly ever in the news. When some of his family members were once controversial, LP remained muted. Only when he ran for public office and won did he become to get noticed – for the wrong reasons.

Prior to politics, even while being married to MW, the family’s lifestyle was just regular by standards – as in ordinary middle class. She with her television commitments while he in his corporate world. But that isn’t so in the now. Some people within the couple’s circle have noticed a big difference ever since LP joined the political bandwagon.

Reportedly after winning the elections, LP and MW family’s lifestyle had drastically changed. For one, the once simple abode has now reportedly transformed into a mansion. Their kids now get to travel abroad as frequently as they like. One or two of them are currently enrolled in a prestigious university abroad. These and more happened within LP’s first term in office. Is this how lucrative being in government has become?

How much is the salary of an elected government official and a media person? Does that equate to something so huge as to afford such a lifestyle? Hmmm..quite seamless execution.

Some say that generally, LP’s side of the family is low profile at best, yet scandalously controversial at some point in time. Right now, it is the younger LP who is in the public eye, fueled as it is with the gigantic controversies that have surfaced in the recent past. Fortunately for him, compared to others who are similarly situated, LP is still out of the radar – for now.

“If you have sense enough to realize why flies gather around a restaurant, you should be able to appreciate why men run for office.” ~ Fanny Kemble

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Just Rare and Delightful Cherry for Picking

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Celebrities or not, most sexy women desire to be featured in sexy men’s magazines. For them, it is a benchmark, the ultimate gauge that they have finally arrived as stars, as sexy stars, that is. With the sexual nature of the photograph and just the bare essentials covered, it is labeled as flirty and inviting to its mostly macho readership. Nonetheless, it is still deemed as decent and acceptable – depending on who’s looking.

Certainly, the impact and reach of the magazine is a big consideration to most female stars before they agree to bare those well-toned bodies. The popularity of a magazine definitely spells the big difference.

The star’s excitement gets more fired up when she is featured as the magazine’s cover for this will ultimately open more doors of opportunities and bonanza.

However, some sexy stars have other agenda other than good exposure. Reportedly, others use the exposure to boost and enhance their celebrity status for the benefit of their “other” profession – if you get the drift. They feel empowered to do transactions with their clients on their own terms.

This was what this svelte and liberated model/writer/artist LM had in mind when she decided to pose for the cover of a sexy magazine. LM’s provocative poses reportedly generated more interest from clients who were mostly politicians. LM used this to her advantage and raised her fee to whoever was willing to pay 6-figure per transaction. Yes, indeed!

And here’s another catch: The partner TP of a prominent media personality MP is a new client of LM. TP who holds a public position is reportedly so smitten by LM that when MP went abroad recently, he booked LM immediately. Such that for several days, TP and LM became passionate playmates - playing with fire with great abandon.

"The young are permanently in a state resembling intoxication."~ Aristotle

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The Gritty Adventure of the Femme Fatale

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Very Bold media person VB is saying that she and a famous international singer FI had gone to bed when he was in town. VB is known for her fashion style that highlights her curvaceous body. Her eye-catching style exudes even during primetime news.

Other than her fashion sense, VB has earned the ire of people for her “let me force my way in” habit of conducting ambush interviews especially with good-looking international celebrities during their arrivals at the airport. She would have her picture taken with these foreign celebrities and post the photos immediately on her social networking account to show off her scoop. At one point, even without an invitation, she inched her way to interview an international actor, whose arrival procedure was covered with exclusivity to which VB’s network was not part of. Her network had to reprimand her for crossing the line.

Listeners to her radio shows are familiar with how she always makes it a habit to stress where she studied in college, as if bragging to her viewers and listeners that she belongs to an elite breed of scholars. Unknowingly, this attitude of hers has alienated a number of listeners.

Thus, when she bragged about that she and FI made out, it no longer surprised people. It is obviously deep in her system to brag about her “conquests.” Of course, VB has had other similar stories linking her with other foreign personalities. VB should be commended as to how she has drawn the attraction of these celebrities even if they have girlfriends they intend to marry, like FI.

However, what made people gasped at her story with FI was her claim that they did it without the use of rubber. For safe sex advocates, the non-use of rubber is an irresponsible act at this age of HIV and other sexual diseases. Talk about the risk.

“People’s behavior makes sense if you think about it in terms of their goals, needs, and motives.” – Thomas Mann

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The Fun Buddies

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Bombshell Girl BG and Lonely Boy colleague LB maybe in for a real relationship, but at the moment BG and LB seem to take it easy - not so serious affair – just having fun. BG, a woman of the world spares no one who catches her desire. She is known in the as a “playful” and she seems to be proud of it.

BG has incurred the ire of quite a lot of people in the industry for being too forward and crafty for comfort. BG tries her best not be out-scooped by anyone, especially with arriving foreign artists. At any rate, and to be fair to her, she makes up for the annoyance by trying to be charming and friendly – knowing that she is in the business where she has to watch her back often, for self-preservation.

One of those whom BG is so friendly with is LB, a veteran media personality who also has his own share of controversy. The two may have struck something, as they are often caught exchanging sweet glances at each other at work. For all its worth, BG doesn’t seem to mind, even the age gap.

One weekend while BG was cued on her radio show, LB was spotted within the vicinity of the station. People wondered out loud why was LB at the area when he doesn’t have any work or event on weekends. Turned out, LB was there for BG. Immediately after her show, BG was seen walking towards LB’s room and spent some few moments there.

Soon after, BG was spotted emerging from LB’s room with disheveled hair and looking happy. Surely, the loneliness of singlehood must be fast catching up on LB.

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The 24K Saga

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FRIENDSHIP intensifies when it is carefully and lovingly nurtured. It is one of the hardest relationships to explain. Yet, rightly or wrongly, the best relationships - the ones that last - are frequently the ones that are rooted in friendship.

Real friendships in showbiz can be quite a challenge to wish for. Everyone is competitive and aspiring for the same goal as anyone. The new famous can be quite gullible and fall victim to the manipulative veterans. In the long run, as players learn to interact with each other, the system slowly gets processed in the minds of the nouveau. Therefore, maintaining friendships in showbiz requires tact, creativity and foresight - depending on one’s intention.

Wasn’t it just years ago when controversial personality CP and media celebrity MC were friends so close that they even had a show together? Both had much in common, supported each others’ advocacies and covered each other’s backs, so to speak – at least in the eyes of the public.

However, even the closest of relationships clash, and theirs was not spared. Family pressures and personal interests got in the way to what was once a seeming sisterly love between them.

MC’s close loved one LO had a career path that was seriously and carefully planned for years. It was to be his life’s milestone and family legacy laid down pat. LO’s plans was public knowledge. MC’s support for LO was beyond question and CP supported it. And why not? Both MC and CP were part of that endeavor, too: CP’s family member FM and LO were partners.

But as fate would have it, something major came up with CP’s family that prompted her and FM to make monumental decision. The decision that gravely affected and jeopardized LO’s cherished plan and career trajectory. What was supposed to be like an exciting ballgame suddenly went pfft – kaput - nada.

Most people say CP’s shrewed and opportunistic nature were in the active mode, and allegedly used it to her and her family’s advantage. As a consequence, CP and MC relations soured big time – with MC having more axe to grind for CP’s alleged “betrayal.” Their falling out went from bad to worse, as CP tried to show no remorse at all that further aggravated MC’s wounded feelings.

Needless to say, CP’s insensitivity and apathy complicated their feud. Their friends could only shake their heads and thought the two were getting more irreconcilable by the day. CP even went overboard by making friends with tv host TH, MC’s decades-long nemesis. TH became CP’s constant companion along with other network stars in her out of town missions.

When MC took a leave from work to help in LO’s mission, TH became her replacement. After the duration of her leave, MC tried to return to where she left off, but things were made difficult for her to do so. Their department head DH was more inclined in keeping TH there. Insider talks ‘though alleged that CP had a hand in it.

Finally, MC’s trouble eased when DH resigned and was replaced by a friendlier colleague FC, who eventually eased out TH from MC’s work and relegated somewhere else. MC got her work back with a vengeance, so to speak. The show had a grand makeover, as if heralding her return.

As if fate was playing tricks, amid career highs, CP’s personal life suffered setbacks one after another, such that the biggest blow besmirched her reputation that necessitated her to appear on MC’s show. Understandably, CP specifically requested for another media man MM to interview her, and not MC. Intentionally or not, MC tried to downplay all the brouhaha and dismissed everything as an ordinary news item. Thus the expected impact got lost on CP.

Surely the spectacle of that interview paled in comparison to something that was unseen but felt at that very moment. At that point, MC can rightfully claim that she, among everyone, had the last laugh.

“Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends? “ ~ Abraham Lincoln

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What a Corrupt Media Personality!

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The past decades saw how media personalities have evolved as the last resort of the oppressed public to call government attention or it's officials to help them address their concerns. Media has involved itself in exposing corrupt practices of well-placed officials sworn to uphold to serve the public. Thus, the public affairs was born. The public holds media personalities in high esteem as they project readiness and willingness to use their broadcast power to carry out justice for the oppressed common folks.

But what if the esteemed media personality turns out to be sort of corrupt, too? Take the case of media celebrity (RC). RC got attention because of how RC pleasantly looked in front of camera. Apart from being telegenic, RC projected the “serious” and trustworthy image of a credible public affairs person.

A story is going around that RC has allegedly succumbed to soliciting “gifts” from establishments that have businesses of controversial nature. Thus, if the establishment could not deliver the “gift,” expect that it will exposed in no time. This is quite sad as RC is still considered young in the field. Although RC has been on television for a time, RC still has a long path in public affairs waiting to be conquered. Unfortunately, RC took the “payola” route as some media personalities have done before.

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Sorry, We’re Not Buying

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Media Executive (ME) instructed a member of her staff (HS) to present a marketing proposal for a high-end automobile brand. In exchange for featuring the brand in its various magazines, ME requested for a car. HS did her part and delivered what was expected. However, the automobile company rejected the offer. ME got irked when she heard the explanation and rejection of HS. ME reprimanded HS and berated the staff for not doing the work properly.

Perhaps feeling slighted by the rejection, ME just wouldn't budge. She did the unexpected and decided to do the presentation herself and again, requested for the ex-deal. Sadly, the car company was firm in its decision and declined the offer the second time around. ME left very disappointed and embarrassed. As the head of the company, it is not in her job description to do what she did for she has a staff to take care of such matters. And yet, even she got rejected. Certainly, the act only made ME look cheap and desperate.

Well, at least, ME gave it a shot. However, getting mad at the staff was uncalled for. Did not ME realize that the automobile company might still be trying to re-establish itself after it closed shop some years ago? Hence, exchanging one of their cars for ad placements did not seem like a sound investment at that point.

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Furious Girl

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Female host became furious host (FH) when she was at Greenbelt 5 last night. Wearing a tight white outfit, FH was seen stepping out of the elevator with a moreno hunk, who was wearing a blue shade of shirt. Of course, FH caught the attention of onlookers because she was in a provocative outfit. Other than that, FH is very visible on primetime and cable TV. She's heard and watched over the radio station of the network on weekends, and she has a very active social networking account. However, the onlookers felt something was wrong as the attention of FH was solely for her companion, and they felt the negative energy.

Her fury continued. At the parking lot, witnesses saw FH scream her lungs out at the moreno hunk. It did not stop there. Screaming was not enough! In front of an SUV, FH was so enraged that she threw her red bag at the hunk.

What did the moreno hunk do to make FH furious? Is this a case of “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned,” as the cliché goes? Was she so mad that she had to express herself with no regard of being in a public place, and within the sight of the public at that?

Although FH might defend herself by saying that she was only behaving as a normal human being would in a fit of rage, she has to remember that she was still in a public place, (and in sight of CCTV cameras). More than that, as a celebrity, it falls on her to behave in the decorum worthy of the principles of the network she serves. Does FH need to be reminded that as a public figure, her every behavior catches the attention of people? If FH loves her job and her network, then she has to learn to exert control. Striking out twice in such a short span is not good for her image and the network.

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