The Internet and the Erosion of the Mind
by Yfur Porsche P. Fernandez Despite the Internet’s appreciation as an accepted information source, non-adult consumers should still be aware of its limitations and threats. However, while books [read more]
Articles by Porsche P. Fernandez
Because teenagers in the Philippines do not get pregnant
by Clarrise E. Teenagers are just children with breasts and raging hormones. They know nothing of the complicated truths of the world and should be shielded from inconvenient facts that could tarnish [read more]
News, Entertainment and the Filipino Audience
While fluctuations in TV ratings may suggest viewers are now switching channels — from watching newscasts to watching a variety/game show, it is still early to conclude that the viewing habit [read more]
On Philippine TV Weather Reporting
There was a time in Philippine TV history when Ernie Baron was considered the only face of weather news and trivia. During those unchallenged years, Ernie Baron was able to establish himself as [read more]
Amerasians in the Philippines call for equal opportunities & solidarity
Amerasians in Angeles and Olongapo, Pampanga and Castillejos, Zambales have joined hands to promote their rights and called for equal opportunities that will improve their welfare. Converging at a [read more]
Empowering the Marginalized & Making a Difference: Experiences of an International Volunteer at WeDpro
Manila, Philippines – From curiosity into knowledge and from knowledge into action–these were the transformations that Ashleen Graham experienced when she went to the Philippines to volunteer [read more]
Youths turn to community theater and digital Story telling to address domestic violence and trafficking
Young people in Olongapo and Angeles City are tapping their creative talents to combat serious issues that have plagued their communities: domestic violence and trafficking. Using community theater [read more]
Violence Against Women and Children On the Rise; WeDpro Calls for Collective Action
This is a press statement from WeDpro . More and more women in the Philippines are being abused and subjected to acts of violence, with one in five women aged 15 to 49 found to have experienced [read more]
Shattering the silence: An open letter to the Philippine writing community
This is an open letter to the writing community in the light of Krip Yuson plagiarism From the moment that sports blogger Jaemark Tordecilla brought to the light of public attention the fact that [read more]
Covering a Story, The Mainstream Way
Conceivably, viewers have witnessed how evening television newscasts covered a developing story on a bus bombing tragedy in EDSA last January 25. TV Patrol, 24 Oras, Aksyon and other mainstream [read more]
Social Networking Sites as Social Levelers?
On a Sunday afternoon, I heard a male talk show host saying Twitter has created a certain degree of equality among members of the society. I disagree. Social networking sites are non-social levelers. [read more]
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