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Ex-RGMA station manager confirms ratings manipulation

Ex-RGMA station manager confirms ratings manipulation

A former station manager of RGMA Network Inc., which manages GMA Network’s provincial stations, on Friday confirmed allegations of ratings manipulation in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental.Fred Alejaga, former station manager of Super Radyo Bacolod, said the alleged ratings manipulation was part of RGMA’s “dirty tricks” to boost its ratings.

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He said employees who were involved in the alleged manipulation were prohibited from divulging the illegal activity to their colleagues.

“Compartmentalized. Hindi dapat sinasabi… kasi top secret itong ginagawang ito. Hindi mo pwedeng sabihin sa lower echelon baka mag-leak. ‘You must be careful na hindi kayo mahuli tsaka hanapin mo ang headquarters.’ Other detailed trabaho sa level lang namin ‘yon,” he said.

(Information about the activities was kept top secret and hidden from the lower ranks to avoid leaks. We were told ‘You must be careful that you would not get caught. Go find their headquarters.’ Other detailed work was discussed only at our level.)

Alejaga worked for RGMA starting August 2004. He resigned in February 2007.

Alejaga also confirmed that the broadcast company had allegedly allocated P150,000 in standby funds to purportedly finance the “special operations” and a special budget for its so-called field interviewers.

The former station manager also said the company recruited Toto Aliguin, one of the informants who approached ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation to reveal the ratings scam.

Aliguin has earlier confessed that he had located research firm AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines’ panel home members and bribed them to switch to another channel.

The identities of AGB panel households are supposed to be kept secret to maintain the accuracy and integrity of ratings surveys.

Alejaga said he knew that ratings manipulation is illegal but he was forced to do it in his desire to win the ratings game.

“Tayo ang pinapakinggan ng tao pero matalo tayo in one week’s time kung hindi tayo marunong during survey time. Masama nga sana pero wala kang magawa. Kung hindi ka sumasabay sa ganyang gawain ay mawalan ka ng pera, wala kang advertisement. Kasi ‘yong bible ng advertiser ‘yong survey results,” he said.

(People tuned in to us but we would lose in one week’s time if we didn’t do anything about the survey. It was illegal but we couldn’t do anything about it. If we didn’t do this, we would lose in advertisements since survey results are the bible of the advertisers)

He maintained that it is not his intention to besmirch the reputation of GMA, saying that he hopes that the ratings controversy would force research firms to implement reforms to avoid a repeat of the incident.

“… [ang mga] owners ng TV set, owner ng radio sila ang manguna na hindi magpa-manipulate. Itong nangyari this is a blessing in disguise na ma-correct itong results na hindi manipulated kasi kawawa naman ang mga advertisers,” he said.

(…TV and radio owners should not get involved in this manipulation. This controversy is a blessing in disguise to correct the rating results because the advertisers are also affected by this issue)

In a statement, Miguel Enriquez, RGMA’s president, maintained that the company would not cease legitimate promotional operations.

“Our radio stations continuously conduct promotional activities, all of which are announced heavily on air and are conducted openly. Several promotional activities are conducted in cooperation with some of the most prestigious advertisers and advertising agencies in the country,” Enriquez said.

He added: “RGMA will continue its legitimate radio promotional activities especially because they add to the enjoyment and listening pleasure of our listeners.”

Alejaga is the former boss of Donard Nojas, then RGMA’s anchorman and program director, who also came forward to reveal the alleged ratings manipulation in Bacolod.

Nojas also confessed of knowing GMA’s alleged “special operations” in the area.

GMA also denied Nojas’ accusations, saying that he was a disgruntled employee who was laid off March of last year for violating company policies, serious misconduct, gross neglect of duty and loss of confidence.

“GMA Network strongly denies the accusations made by Mr. Donard Duane L. Nojas that RGMA Bacolod hired ABS-CBN’s informant Toto Aliguin or anyone to look for panel homes in Bacolod City and that it conducted special operations to increase its ratings,” the network said in a statement.

Nojas, meanwhile, stood firm on his statement that radio ratings like television were also being manipulated in Bacolod.

“We have special budget for that to buy out certain surveyors basta ma-identify lang namin at ma-justify namin ‘yong gastos sa survey… gawin lahat anong klaseng manipulation basta kakayanin ng budget or even beyond our budget basta ma-justify lang namin na aangat ‘yong rating ng Super Radyo we will be supported by the network,” he said

(… as long as we could identify and justify the expenses for the survey… we were told to do every kind of manipulation as long as our budget permitted it or even beyond our budget. The important thing was we could show that the activities would boost Super Radyo’s ratings)

Nojas said the management of RGMA was allegedly behind the manipulation. He urged RGMA officials to undergo lie-detector tests to find out who is telling the truth.

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1000 Teachers Program

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Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), the Philippine business community’s response to the need for consensus and sustained advocacy in education reform, will be launching the 1000 Teachers Program this Friday, 25 January 2008 at the Power Plant Mall in Rockwell Center.

The 1,000 Teachers Campaign being pushed by Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) aims to strongly counter the “titser lang” image of our educators despite the essential role they play in molding the minds and hearts of millions of young Filipinos. [PBEd] shall mobilize media to raise the image of the teacher and inspire the best and the brightest students to become teachers through scholarships and allowances made possible by a partnership of the business community with leading teacher training academic institutions.

To learn more about about this initiative to restore the place of our teachers in nation-building, please contact Peter Perfecto (pvperfecto[at]phinma.com.ph). More information regarding the Bato Balani Foundation’s participation in this endeavor is also available through Ching Jorge (chingjorge[at]gmail.com).

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Top 10 Scariest Philippine Movies

1. 

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   Shake Rattle and Roll II (Episode 3:Aswang) - This the the third episode of Shake Rattle and Roll which stars Manilyn Reynes, Aljon Jimenez and Ana Roces. Manilyn’s character is invited by a friend, played by Ana Roces, in the latter’s town fiesta. Little does she know that she’s the pang-handa for a secret pre-colonial spiritual ceremony.

2. Sukob - This suspense film stars Kris Aquino and Claudine Barretto. They play half-sisters who are not aware of each other’s existence, until a series of unlucky incidents begin to take place within a year of their respective weddings.
3. Feng Shui - Kris Aquino plays Joy, a young working mother who finds a Bagua that is believed to bring good luck when hung on the front door. The bagua does bring her extremely good fortune, however, it seems that, as each piece of good fortune comes her way, someone around her dies.
4. Ouija - This movie serves as a warning to those who indulge in the popular game, “spirit of the glass”, where a group of people huddle around a board with a clear drinking glass and a ouija board or “witchboard” with letters, numbers and “responses” printed on it. Once you watch this, you’ll think twice about courting “supernatural beings” into giving you answers to your questions.
5. Pasiyam - “Pasiyam” is a Filipino tradition offered to a dead relative on his/her ninth day of death. The movie is all about a dead mother who keeps on coming back to have her revenge on her children, except for the mentally impaired youngest child, played by Aubrey Miles.
6. Sigaw- or “The Echo.” The story revolves around Marvin’s (Richard Gutierrez) new apartment, where he hears strange noises and deals with stranger neighbors.
7. Patayin Mo Sa Sindak si Barbara (1974)- The original version of 1995’s Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara, starring Susan Roces, is all about the dying curse of a jealous, suicidal wife on her husband and his presumed lover.
8. Impaktita - Jean Garcia plays a timid girl who is always being visited by an “Aswang” every night. Unfortunately, Jean learns that she was an adopted child, and that her real mother is the “aswang” who is coming back for her because, as soon as Jean’s character turns eighteen, she will also turn into an aswang herself.
9. Tiyanak - This is the original movie which made the line “Anak ni Janice” famous. The film is all about an angelic-looking baby which turns into a monster or “tiyanak” during the night.
10. Halimaw sa Banga - The film which made the cute “Matet” an instant favorite child actress when she uttered “Takot ako.” In the film, an antique looking “banga” or big jar in a rich family’s house is housing a monster.

SOURCE: wikipilipinas

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Top 10 Movies of All Time

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1. Godfather, The (Coppola, 1972)
2. Citizen Kane (Welles, 1941)
3. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (Kubrick, 1964)
4. Raiders of the Lost Ark (Spielberg, 1981)
5. Casablanca (Curtiz, 1942)
6. Blade Runner (R. Scott, 1982)
7. Jaws (Spielberg, 1975)
8. Godfather Part II, The (Coppola, 1974)
9. Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (Kershner, 1980)
10. Alien (R. Scott, 1979)

SOURCE: starmometer.com

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Scream Awards 2007

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The worlds of horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and comic books took over Hollywood during a celebration of all four genres at Spike TV’s SCREAM AWARDS 2006 ceremony, which taped at the historic Pantages Theater this evening and airs on Tuesday, October 10 (10: 00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT). The festivities were hosted by Rosario Dawson, Rose McGowan and Marley Shelton (stars of Quentin Tarantino/Robert Rodriguez’s upcoming film Grind House)

Amid the evening’s flying bats, roaming zombies, and My Chemical Romance’s elaborate performance of “Welcome to the Black Parade,” this summer’s blockbuster “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest,” strutted away with four awards, followed by the hit film Batman Begins, which picked up three awards.

Kate Beckinsale (Underworld: Evolution) was bestowed the title of “Scream Queen,” Evangeline Lilly (”Lost”) was designated “Fantasy Fox,” and Jessica Alba was named “Sexiest Superhero” for her work on Fantastic Four.

Special Honorees for the evening included Frank Miller, (Sin City and the upcoming 300) who received the first annual “Comic-Con Icon Award” “Scream Mastermind Award” winners Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez, whose thriller “Grindhouse” hits theaters in 2007, and the dark prince himself, Ozzy Osbourne, who was presented with the “Scream Rock Immortal Award.”

A full list of winners is included below:

THE MOST ANTICIPATED MOVIE: Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End

THE ULTIMATE SCREAM: Batman Begins

BEST HORROR MOVIE: The Devil’s Rejects

BEST FANTASY MOVIE: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

BEST SCI-FI MOVIE: V For Vendetta

BEST TV SHOW: Battlestar Galactica: Season 2.5

BEST SEQUEL: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

FANTASY FOX: EVANGELINE LILLY AS KATE AUSTEN, Lost: The Complete Second Season - The Extended Experience

BEST REMAKE: King Kong

BEST SUPERHERO: BRANDON ROUTH AS SUPERMAN, Superman Returns

SEXIEST SUPERHERO: JESSICA ALBA AS “THE INVISIBLE WOMAN,” Fantastic Four

BEST COMIC-TO-SCREEN ADAPTATION: Army of Darkness

MOST MEMORABLE MUTILATION: THE EYE REMOVAL, Hostel

MOST HEROIC PERFORMANCE: JOHNNY DEPP, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

SCREAM QUEEN: KATE BECKINSALE AS “SELENE,” Underworld: Evolution

MOST VILE VILLAIN: LESLIE EASTERBROOK, SID HAIG, BILL MOSELEY AND SHERI MOON ZOMBIE AS “THE FIREFLY CLAN” The Devil’s Rejects

BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE: JENNIFER CARPENTER AS EMILY ROSE, The Exorcism of Emily Rose

THE “HOLY SH%T!”AWARD: THE EYE REMOVAL, Hostel

BEST DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER NOLAN, Batman Begins

BEST SCREAMPLAY: Batman Begins, WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER & CHRISTOPHER NOLAN

BEST FOREIGN MOVIE: High Tension

BEST FLESH SCENE: FAMKE JANSSEN & HUGH JACKMAN, X-Men: The Last Stand

BEST COMIC BOOK: MARVEL ZOMBIES

BEST SCREEN-TO-COMIC ADAPTATION: X-Men: The Last Stand

BEST RACK ON THE RACK: “VAMPIRELLA”

BEST COMIC BOOK WRITER: FRANK MILLER, BATMAN & ROBIN

BEST COMIC BOOK ARTIST: SEAN PHILLIPS, MARVEL ZOMBIES

BEST F/X: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

BEST INTERNET PARODY: “HOW SUPERMAN SHOULD HAVE ENDED,” HOW IT SHOULD HAVE ENDED.COM

MOST SHOCKING COMIC BOOK TWIST: PETER PARKER REVEALS THAT HE’S SPIDERMAN, “CIVIL WAR”

COMIC-CON ICON AWARD: FRANK MILLER

SCREAM MASTERMIND AWARD: QUENTIN TARANTINO & ROBERT RODRIGUEZ, Grind House

SCREAM ROCK IMMORTAL: OZZY OSBOURNE

RUTHLESS FILMMAKER AWARD: DARREN LYNN BOSEMAN, ARK BURG, OREN KOULES, JAMES WAN AND LEIGH WHANNELL, Saw franchise.

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Church calls for ban of condom ads

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The Catholic Church has a lawsuit filed that condom ads violate the media standards established by law and is asking they not be allowed in any media form. They are also asking Congress to make a law clearly banning any and all advertisement for condoms. In addition the Catholic Church Bishop Cruz is asking Congress to change the legal age for marriage in the Philippine from 18 to 24. What do you think? How long will the citizens of the Philippines allow the Catholic Church to run their country especially the Non-Catholic Citizens?

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2nd UPLB Gandingan Awards 2007 Winners(Best Network ABS-CBN)

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Here are the winners of the recently concluded Gandingan Awards given by the UP Community Broadcasters’ Society (UPCBS) held at the University of the Philippines at Los Baños.

Jay Taruc - Best Field Reporter

I-Witness - Best Documentary Program

Howie Severino - Best Documentary Filmmaker

Best Morning Show - Unang Hirit

Wish Ko Lang - Best Public Service Program

Vicky Morales - Best Public Service Program Host

Jessica Soho - Best Magazine Program Host

Imbestigador - Best Investigative Program and Best Public Affairs Program

Mike Enriquez - Best Investigative Program Host and Best Public Affairs Program HOst

TV Patrol World - Best News Program

Korina Sanchez - Best News Anchor

Rated K - Best Magazine Program

Korina Sanchez - Best AM Announcer

Tambalang Failon at Sanchez - Best AM Radio Program

Y Speak - Best Panel Discussion Program

Bianca Gonzalez - Best Panel Discussion Program Host

Boy and Kris - Best Talk Show

Boy Abunda - Best Talk Show Host

MYX - Best Music Program

Iya Villania - Best VJ

Martin D (101.9 For Life) - Best DJ

DZMM Radyo Patrol Sais Trenta - Best AM Station

ABS-CBN - Best Network

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Baguio City Panagbenga Festival 2008 Schedule

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Somebody wrote this schedule via a blog. Looking at the schedule below, it seems that that the 2008 Panagbenga Baguio Flower Festival is timed with the long weekend on February. February 25th is the EDSA People Power Day! Now, make your travel plans aearly ans see you at the City of Pines!

FEBRUARY 1 - GRAND OPENING> DRUM AND lYRE AND Street Dancing, Opening and Blessing of Market Encounter.
FEBRUARY 22-24 - Abanao Nights= nightlife
FEBRUARY 23- GRAND OPENING PARADE> Parade composed of schools…
FEBRUARY 24- PARADE OF FLOATS AND BANDS> most awaited time which you can see a thousand flowers bloom and the bands on thier exhibitions…
FEBRUARY 24- MARCH 2- SESSION ROAD IN BLOOM> be at our very own Session Road and have the arts of the city be urs…
MARCH 2- CLOSING CEREMONIES WITH PLAYGROUND DEMONSTRATIONS AND EXHIBITIONS

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Baguio City Flower Festival Panagbenga 2008 launched

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THE 13th version of the Baguio flower festival or Panagbenga 2008 was launched at the City Hall lobby last Monday with City Government officials and employees in attendance, and with the theme “Celebrating 13 years of Caring.”

The program moved on with the presence of Baguio Representative Mauricio Domogan, while Mayor Reinaldo Bautista Jr. declared the official launching of the flower festival.

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The Saint Louis University Glee Club rendered the invocation and a presentation for the program, while a press conference followed at the City Hall multi-purpose hall after the ceremonies.

Queries and information as to the proceedings for the flowerfest were then addressed by city officials headed by Domogan.

In a letter from the Baguio Flower Festival Foundation, Inc. (BFFFI) executive committee which was officially mandated to head Panagbenga 2008, traditional and innovative activities shall run from February 1 to March 2 next year, bannering a “One City, One Panagbenga” endeavor.

Expected to be implemented during Panagbenga 2008 are traditional flower-inspired activities like the “Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom” painting contest, an opening parade, drum and lyre competitions, a market encounter, a grand floral parade, a float parade and “Session Road in Bloom” in prime places within the city.

Other activities such as the Pony Boys Day, the Mr. Panagbenga body-building contest, a barangay roadside as well as parks landscaping and beautification contest, a golf tournament, a marathon and other sports events are also expected during the flowerfest.

Innovative and novel activities are still being planned, the letter from the executive committee states further.

An assurance from the BFFFI executive committee was also given that as Panagbenga is a “community-based, private sector-led and government-supported event,” concepts and standards of the festival as originally conceptualized, with the ultimate purpose of providing wholesome and outstanding events and activities, will be “appreciated by both the residents and visitors of the City of Baguio and Benguet.”

The executive committee and the committees for the different activities, as created in an earlier administrative order, are composed of government officials, representatives from national line agencies, the academe, professional groups, business people, non-government agencies, flower growers, sports enthusiasts and members of the media.

The Panagbenga started as a flower-inspired, flower-themed festival 13 years ago to boost the tourism industry every February, considered then to be a lull month between the Christmas celebration and the busy, crowded Holy Week and summer vacation rush. (JGF)

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