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"Shaping Minds: How Framing, Priming, and Agenda-Setting Influence Public Perception"

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Written by: Jessa Mae Anggalan These three articles discuss the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, focusing on how the process is being handled. They highlight different aspects of the impeachment, such as its speed, political impact, and trial delays. The articles use framing, priming, and agenda-setting to shape how readers view the situation. Each article presents a different perspective, influencing public opinion in various ways. The first article ("Sara impeached") frames the impeachment as a major political event that ever happened. The fast-tracked process and potential political turmoil were mentioned in the article. It also highlights that the impeachment process bypassed regular procedures, which shows a rushed or politically motivated move. For the Priming, the first article makes people focus on the political fight between Duterte’s side and the Marcos side, instead of the actual reasons for the impeachment. Moreover, for the agenda-setting, by writing m...

Of Cramming – A Reply to Francis Bacon’s 𝗒𝗳 π—¦π˜π˜‚π—±π˜†

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Written by: Jessa Mae Anggalan As children, we are always told that education is important. Our parents and family members teach us that education is the key to success. They believe that studying well can help us overcome challenges in life. Some students take this advice seriously and work hard, while others simply go with the flow. In every classroom, there are different kinds of learners. Some put in a lot of effort, while others just attend class without worrying too much about their grades. Some students cram their studying, reading quickly at the last minute, thinking it is enough. Indeed, as a student we must study, especially in college. If we do not study, we might fail. Some students believe this and feel weak or lack confidence in themselves. On the other hand, some students cram their studies and still get good grades. This creates a feeling of insecurity between those who study a lot and those who do not. Many students study just to get high scores on exams or quizzes. Ho...

THE KILLERS OF BALANCED REPORTING

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Written by: Reynaldo Albo Jr. π’π“π€π‘π“πˆππ† π“π‡πˆπ’ πŽπ‚π“πŽππ„π‘, π‰π„π“πŽπ”π‘ π€π”π“πŽ 𝐏𝐇 π–π„π‹π‚πŽπŒπ„π’ π˜πŽπ”π‘ 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐒 πˆππ“πŽ πˆπ“π’ π’π‡πŽπ–π‘πŽπŽπŒπ’ (ADVOCACY JOURNALISM) The headline, "π’π“π€π‘π“πˆππ† π“π‡πˆπ’ πŽπ‚π“πŽππ„π‘, π‰π„π“πŽπ”π‘ π€π”π“πŽ 𝐏𝐇 π–π„π‹π‚πŽπŒπ„π’ π˜πŽπ”π‘ 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐒 πˆππ“πŽ πˆπ“π’ π’π‡πŽπ–π‘πŽπŽπŒπ’," falls under advocacy journalism because it promotes a specific initiative that aligns with a broader movement—creating more pet-friendly commercial spaces. Rather than simply reporting on a business update, it highlights a positive change that encourages inclusivity for pet owners. By framing the news as a welcoming and progressive move, it subtly advocates for similar policies in other businesses. This approach blends information with a call for social change, making it a clear example of advocacy journalism. Written by: Nikki Monique Camerino KIRK BONDAD AND KRISHNAH GRAVIDEZ TO REPRESENT THE PHILIPPINES AT MISTER WORLD AND MISS WORL...