Veronica Tries To Write

Other than the size and medium of writing, there are a lot of differences between spreadsheets and tabloids. Spreadsheets are usually associated with the notion of high-minded approach to the  dissemination of news, and with an upscale readership (Rogers, 2017). In the Philippines, tabloid newspapers are in circulation and we zero in on Bagong Tiktik with 20 years of publishing experience. Readership  When it comes to readership, there is no doubt that tabloids generate a bigger amount of readership compared to  broadsheets. Because of its price, medium of writing and content, the masses prefer them over broadsheets that cater to foreigners and influential people. It is usually aimed at consumers C, D and E who can very well afford the cost and still be informed with its mix of news and entertainment. Medium of Writing Almost all tabloids write in Filipino with the exception of some who publish articles written in both Filipino and English language. But Tikt...

Best view ba ang hanap mo? First class seats sa pagsasamantala lang naman mula sa kinatatayuan ko. Barikada nga pala dito sa reclamation area. Sa likod ko itatayo ang solar city. Magbibigay daw ng hanapbuhay sa marami. At sa harap ko naman nagrarally ang mga mangingisdang tutol sa reklamasyon. Kesyo mapapaalis daw sila sa mga bahay nila at mawawalan ng hanapbuhay dahil kaunti na lang ang mahuhuling isda. Sabi naman ng iba, atake daw sa kultura. Mawawala ang sunset view oras na mapatayo ang solar city at marami pang iba. At sa kalikasan? Dahil sa pagtambak ng lupa, maraming marine life ang mawawala. At noong isang araw may narinig pa ako ah ano nga ulit yun ah hanggat hindi tinitigilan ang reklamasyon, ang baha, storm surge at lindol lalong sasahol. Kaya habang nandito ako sa itaas at nagmamasid, di rin mapigilan mag-isip. Sana sa susunod ay hindi na ako kasangkapan sa pananamantala at panggigipit.     

For the longest time, we were only made to know in vague terms up to what extent did the Marcos family looted from the Filipino people – that it is many. But Aquino’s book writes about how much and in detail how Marcos’ plunder unraveled consisting of facts and documents serving as her primary resource. Aquino started the book by unmasking Marcos. She said that it is not only corruption that he committed but also plunder. The Marcos regime have made thousands of dummy accounts to hide the huge amount of wealth they have amassed from the people. In her words, Aquino described it as a kleptocracy. The next chapter then expounded on the meaning of corruption – how it is viewed and given meaning differently all over the world. It is interesting to note as well that she discussed how the Philippines as a Third World country has been culturally embedded with corruption. This partly explains not just its existence but also its prevalence. And as more and more pages are being turned over...