In J121 we learn how to become good, efficient, and credible editors. Our task is to gatekeep the industry, sustain and maintain its credibility. We are trusted to keep it from unjustified falsehood, malice and controversies that underestimate the essence of our profession: the pursuit of truth.
In this light I would all like to point you to a recent controversy arising from a certain article published in People Asia magazine. I would like to point your attention to the article written by Malu Fernandez, and her snide remarks about our OFWs.
Please do take a deep breath before reading the article. I myself got
very infuriated.
If you want to take it a step further, participate in the boycott. =)
Remember, editors being the last line of defense against bigotry like this should always keep in mind the ethics of the journalism profession.
Here's the link:
http://jmtuazon.freehostia.com/2007/08/18/the-malu-fernandez-story/(The link leads to my comment on the issue. The scanned pages of the article are within the blog entry. Malu Fernandez is also a columnist at the Manila Standard Today)
