Soon 200 days will be 300, then a year, and then a decade. As journalism professor and former CMC dean Georgina Encanto said, we must not forget, while justice remains elusive for at least 57 civilians, including 30 journalists. We must not forget that they died in a country meshed in a culture of impunity and brazen corruption.

The country’s first-ever automated election is now over. Every leader of the three branches of government is being replaced. How well do we really know the next leaders of the Philippines? TNP brings you What’s Behind? The 2010 Election Series that will profile the incoming leaders of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government, as well as the city’s new local executive. What is their background? What were the circumstances surrounding their placement in their current position? Based on past statements and actions, what can be expected of them?

What’s Behind? The 2010 Election Series will run weekly profiles for a month, beginning today with articles featuring the experiences of two media volunteers.

Inform, and be informed as TNP provides context and nuance to one of the country’s most exciting and historically significant events—the 2010 election.

FRANZ JONATHAN G. DE LA FUENTE
Editor-in-Chief, Tinig ng Plaridel

“Comment is free, but facts are sacred.”—C.P. Scott

Due to the sensitivity of some of the comments we have been receiving on this website, the Tinig ng Plaridel Editorial Board found it necessary to deliberate on their publication. However, we have also decided that totally disallowing any comments would be against TNP’s duty of being a student medium.

We have then decided to post all comments from readers while observing the following conditions:

1. Obscene, vulgar and profane language are avoided.
2. The Editorial Board reserves the right to delete spam comments.

Furthermore, the comments posted on this site do not reflect the opinion of TNP or of its Editorial Board or staff.

Thank you and we hope to continue to hear from you.

Let your voice be heard. Inform and be informed.

TINIG NG PLARIDEL EDITORIAL BOARD 2010-2011
University of the Philippines

May it be known to all concerned that:

I, Franz Jonathan G. de la Fuente, a  member of Interdependent-Student-Centered Activism, (ISA), hereby signify my intention to file for a leave of absence from the said organization for the duration of the college student council election campaign, beginning 08 February 2010, Tuesday, and ending on 24 February 2010, Wednesday.

Given my recent selection as Editor-in-Chief of Tinig ng Plaridel (TNP), the official student publication of the College of Mass Communication (CMC), my intention to file for inactivity is in keeping with my desire to declare my personal objectivity and accountability to the publication I now lead.

My two-week inactivity would allow me to focus solely on my stewardship of TNP during the election, and be as free of partiality as possible.



FRANZ JONATHAN G. DE LA FUENTE
III-BA Journalism
University of the Philippines

2009 TNP Editorial Exam results + ranking

Guest speaker is Prof. Danilo Arao. It will be held on Monday, August 1, 9 am to 12 nn at the Inquirer Newsroom.

For more information, please contact Sophia at 09273315688 or e-mail tinigngplaridel@gmail.com.

CMC Student Council, AY 2009-2010

The two competing parties at the College of Mass Communication will share seats in the next academic year’s student council, seven to six, in favor of the college chapter of the Student Alliance for the Advancement of Democratic Rights in UP (Stand-UP).

While rival party Interdependent Student-centered Activism (ISA) got the CMC representative to the USC post, top seats at the council went to Stand-UP.

CMC students elected incumbent council vice chair Rupert Francis Mangilit of Stand-UP as the new chair and his running mate Paula Bianca Lim as vice chair. Candidate Jihad Karlo Mariano won as council secretary.

ISA’s Jo Javan Cerda won as CMC representative to the USC, and Michelle Miranda as the new council treasurer.

The eight seats for department representatives were equally shared by the two parties. Representative bets of Stand-UP both won in the Journalism department, while ISA bagged both seats for Film Institute representatives.

The parties shared one representative each for the Broadcast Communication and Communication Research departments.

Stand-UP held the majority last year with eight seats, including the top posts from college representative to treasurer. Outgoing council chair Marian Kris Santos ran this year for USC councilor under Stand-UP but eventually lost.

The last time the CMC-SC had a similar party division was in 2007, when ISA first ran in the elections. ISA then held the top posts in the council with college representative Anne Kathleen Malolos and chair Karol Mark Yee.

Voter turnout this year was 57.22 percent, which edged last year’s 56.88 percent and 2007’s 55.96 percent. Data from the College Student Electoral Board showed 655 students voted out of the 1,144 population, with more than half of the voters coming from the Journalism and Broadcast Communication departments.

College of Mass Communication Student Council winners

CMC Representative to the USC:
Jo Javan Cerda, BA Journalism (ISA)
Chairperson:
Rupert Francis Mangilit, BA Journalism (Stand-UP)
Vice Chairperson:
Paula Bianca Lim, BA Broadcast Communication (Stand-UP)
Secretary:
Jihad Karlo Mariano, BA Communication Research (Stand-UP)
Treasurer:
Michelle Miranda, BA Communication Research (ISA)
Broadcast Communication Representatives:
Micaela Faeska Salonga (ISA)
Athena Keziah Chavez (Stand-UP)
Communication Research Representatives:
Claire Pantoja (ISA)
Michelin San Diego (Stand-UP)
Film Institute Representatives:
Grace Simbulan (ISA)
Thesa Tang (ISA)
Journalism Representatives:
Kelvin Paulino (Stand-UP)
Judy Ann Espiritu (Stand-UP)

Updated Feb 27 to correct last year’s turnout to 56.88%, not 55.96% -Ed

Vice Chairperson: Paula Bianca Lim

Secretary: Jihad Mariano

Treasurer: Mish Miranda

BC Rep: Michaela Faeska Salonga,Athena Keziah Chavez

Journ Rep:  Kelvin Paulino, Judy Ann Espiritu

Comm Res Rep: Claire Pantoja, Michelin San Diego

Film and AVC Rep: Grace Simbulan, Thesa Tang

CMC Rep: Jo Javan Cerda

Corrected Jovan’s misspelled name. Apologies to him. – Ed.

Part 1 and Part 2 have been posted previously. You can view all the videos on Vimeo.

Question # 3: “Natapos na ang SR referendum at naratipika ang CRSRS. Batay sa inyong mga pahayag, lahat kayo ay naniniwala na mahalaga ang student representation. Ano nga ba ang tunay na kahulugan ng ’student representation’ para sa inyo?”

Audience question: “Looking back, ano ang pagkukulang na hindi ginawa sa paghahanda sa CRSRS referendum?”

Stand-UP responds.

Audience question: “Looking back, ano ang pagkukulang na hindi ginawa sa paghahanda sa CRSRS referendum?”

ALYANSA responds.

Question # 4: “Finals week. Hating gabi. Nasa Vinzons Hall ka. May mahalagang pulong ang USC tungkol sa isang event na bukas magaganap, at ikaw ang punong abala. Ngunit, meron ka ring pagsusulut bukas ng umaga, at hindi ka pa nakapag-aral. Ito ang magpapasiya kung papasa o babagsak ka sa klase na iyon. Ano ang gagawin mo?”

Question # 5: “Ano ang iyong pagtatasa sa outgoing University Student Council?”

(This video series encompasses the first five questions asked to candidates during the event, as well as questions from the audience. Videos taken by Tinig Ng Plaridel staff members Jenin Velasquez and Rachel Miranda.)