Gina Costante

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VIOLATIONS AGAINST KBP STANDARDS

1. How ABS-CBN, TV-5 violated broadcast rules

In the case of ABS-CBN and ABC-5, the KBP Standards Authority found the two networks guilty of also
violating Section 4, Article 6 of the KBP Broadcast Code, which states: “The coverage of crimes or crisis
situations shall not provide vital information or offer comfort or support to the perpetrators.”

The Standards Authority cited several instances where reporters of both ABS-CBN and ABC-5 gave details or
showed video that telegraphed the intentions or activities of police officials. In particular, the KBP Standards
Authority cited several live reports as examples of violations of the broadcast code:

Ron Gagalac (ABS-CBN):

“…may panibagong assault unit na pumapasok sa gilid ng bus… hindi ko makita… dahan-dahan pumapasok
ang mobile…”

“…hindi tinuloy ang pagpasok sa likod… hindi ko alam kung alam nila ang secret handle pero ngayon
kinakalampag ng isang SWAT member ang harap ng pintuan…” (A new assault team is coming to the side of
the bus… I cannot see… the mobile patrol car is coming near… they did not insist on coming through the rear…
I don’t know now if they know about the secret handle there, but now a SWAT member is rattling the door in
front.)

Erwin Tulfo (ABC-5):

“…nakikita na natin 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-…15 SWAT members…”

“…dalawang pulis ang nakaposisyon sa harap; dalawa ang nasa tabi at nakapaligid ang iba…”

“…may dalawang pulis nagtatago sa may bumper…”

2. Willie Revillame violated code of ethics – MTRCB

ABS-CBN noontime host Willie Revillame’s “objectionable" way of removing the live video of former
President Corazon Aquino’s cortege from his popular midday program “Wowowee" last Monday violated
the broadcast code of ethics, an official of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board
(MTRCB) said.
Willie’s action was objectionable because he could have said those things off camera. He violated the
broadcast code of ethics of the KBP and for the part of MTCRB, he violated Sec. 3 of PD 1986, by being
objectionable and contrary to good customs and tradition.

3. ‘Showtime’ Gone Over Ethical Standards of Journalism

The flagship variety show is well-known by many because of its comedic celebrity hosts led by Jose
Viceral or famously known as Vice Ganda. He may not be a journalist but as a media personality, he is still
expected to uphold to certain ethical standards based on the Broadcast Code of the Philippines. As a
comedian, he effortlessly makes people laugh of off their feet through his impersonations and variety of
jokes but there are countless of occasions when he failed to abide by the principles by disrespecting certain
personalities and common people. As a variety show, it uses news values such as human interest and
prominence for making their events newsworthy.
Sine Mo ‘To segment has the capacity to arouse interest because of its well-known and humorous
hosts however on its episode last year on the 16th of December a chosen audience member who was
obviously old and weak with almost bald head was the source of amusement. Vice Ganda was guilty of
discrimination as he offensively compared the old man to a coconut.
In the KBP Code of Ethics Section 2 of Article 28, it stipulates that persons who appear in live programs,
variety shows, game shows and other similar programs shall not be embarrassed, insulted, ridiculed,
harassed or humiliated in whatever manner. Vice Ganda is expected to treat the audience with utmost
respect and sensitivity.

4. KBP finds violations in the "Forbidden Questions" segment of DJ Mo's radio show
Isa sa mga nabanggit na naging violation ni DJ Mo ay ang ikaapat na talata ng Sex and Violence section
ng radio code ng KBP. Nasasaad dito: "The use of words and phrases which have undesirable and/or
offensive implications shall not be allowed. The use of undesirable, offensive, obscene, blasphemous,
profane or vulgar words and phrases shall not be allowed."
Para sa first offense ng nasabing provision ay maaaring ipataw ang "a fine of P3,000 and/or written
reprimand to individual/employee/blocktimer/announcer, and censure for the station."
Bagama't may nakitang violation ang KBP, hindi sususpindihin si DJ Mo o ang kanyang programa.

5. KBP reprimands RJ Nieto for 'personal attack' vs Rappler reporter

Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) reprimanded pro-Duterte blogger RJ Nieto, also known
as Thinking Pinoy, for making a personal attack against Rappler reporter Pia Ranada during a radio program
on DWIZ.
KBP, according to the letter, found Nieto guilty of violating the Broadcast Code's Article 4, Section 1
which says, "Personal attacks, that is, attacks on the honesty, integrity or personal qualities of an identified
person, institution or group, on matters that have no bearing on the public interest are prohibited."