The document provides an introduction to journalism, outlining its responsibilities to report facts without bias or exaggeration while also revealing all truths. It discusses the history of journalism in the Philippines from its early beginnings with the first newsletter in 1637 to its growth throughout the Spanish, American, and Japanese occupations. The document also examines the ethics of journalism and stresses the importance of responsibility, freedom of the press, and serving the public interest.

1. Introduction to
Journalism

2. Journalism
It is a form of writing that tells
people about things that truly happened,
but that they might
not have known about already.

3. Responsible Journalism
•Not biased writing;
•Reports of what is only seen;
•No exaggeration or leaving out details;
•Not enhancing what is seen;
•Reveals all truth in the story with no edits

4. Journalism as a career
Journalism is a highly responsible job, and highly
interesting at the same time. People looking for a
career in journalism should have a presentable and
confident personality, along with the ability to write
and present information accurately and concisely.

6. Other essential requirements that highlight a good
journalist are: an inquisitive bent of mind, good
writing and communication skills, ability to
differentiate between fact and fiction, tact,
intelligence, awareness, and interest in current
affairs. Most importantly, one must be capable of
handling the unforeseen situations efficiently.
If you are talented and hard working, a career in journalism is for you. It
will take you to a good salary package and perhaps even fame. With
the growing importance of media today, the opportunities in the field are
numerous and the job is also demanding and exhilarating at the same
time.

7. History of Philippine Press
EARLY YEARS
In the year 1637 the "Father of Filipino Printing",
Tomas Pinpin, launched
the first Philippine newsletter called
"Successors Felices―
(Fortunate Events),
was written in Spanish and contained
a 14-page report on current events.
In 1799, following Pinpin's debut in printing, he again came up with his
Hojas Volantes or "flying sheets". It was titled "Aviso Al Publico"
(Notices to the Public), which served the Spaniards and
had a role comparative to a "town crier."

8. After a decade,“
Del Superior Govierno," was
launched by
Gov. Fernandez del
Forgueras
on August 8, 1811.
•It was the first regularly issued
publication that reported
developments about Spain and
Europe.
•First newspaper that included in
its layout the name, date and
place
of its publication.
•Came up with 15 issues within
its years of operation from 1811
to 1832.
35 years had lapsed,
then came the
First daily newspaper on December 1, 1846
called "La Esperanza."
The paper, edited
by Felipe Lacorte and Evaristo Calderon,
lasted only for three years.
But gave way to the birth of other dailies
such as "La Estrella" in 1847 and
"Diario de Manila" in 1848.
Diario-
•became the government's daily organ in
1852
•was renamed to "Boletin Oficial de
Filipinas―
•later ceased circulation by Royal Order in
1860.
•reappeared with Felipe del Pan as its
editor
•and encountered another
official decree that led to its
permanent closure on February 19, 1898.

9. In1862, a Tagalog
publisher,
Mariano Sevilla, founded
El Catolico Filipino.
The first Philippine religious
newspaper which seriously
dealt with the problems of
Filipinos
Another first in the history is
El Porvenir Filipino
founded in 1865.
It was the newspaper
that pioneered in
two-edition dailies.
Later it was followed by
Revista Mercantil which
came out the same year.
In the succeeding years there had
been attempts to create a more
liberal and mass appealing press.
The year 1887 marked the beginning
of a more opinionated journalism in
the Philippines.
It officially begun on
April 1, 1887 with the birth
of La Opinion.
According to historians,
it was the first paper to defy the friars
and campaigned for the ouster of the
religious.

10. After the Spaniards' defeat from the Americans,
English newspapers started to circulate.
It was lead by the Manila Times of Thomas Gowan which was established
on October 11, 1898.
President Manuel L. Quezon bought it in 1917 and sold it after four years of
possession.
Two other foreign owners had the Manila Times before Alejandro Roces, Sr.
acquired it in 1927 and closed it down in 1930.
However, In 1927 the son of Alejandro Roces, Sr., Ramon Roces
put up a magazine known as Graphic.
Roces was titled ―Father of modern journalism."
Manila Tribune was
established by Roces on April 1, 1925, with Carlos P. Romulo as editor.
AMERICAN COLONIAL PERIOD

11. Another American newspaper issued during that time was the
"oldest existing newspaper",
The Manila Daily Bulletin, established by Carson Taylor
In February 1, 1900. The paper started out as a shipping journal
and later widened its scope in 1912.
Some time after 1930 with Herald and Tribune on tough
competition for high number of circulation,
Sen. Vicente Madrigal, owner of the Herald, put up his
own publication chain called DMHM comprised of Spanish daily,
El Debate, weekly, Monday Post, Herald
and Mabuhay, a Pilipino daily.

12. Most publications were shut down except for the ones they used for their
propaganda.
DMHM was the first destroyed when Manila was bombed.
Printing and distribution of the periodicals were transferred
under Osaka Mainichi Publishing Company,
established by Manila Sinbusya Corporation.
Papers that existed those times but still under the
Controll by the Japanese corporation were that of:
TVT Liwayway Manila Shimbun
Shin-Seiki Bicol Herald Davao Nichi-Nichi
The Guerrillas they also came up with their own typewritten or
mimeographed paraphernalias on 8 ½ x 11-inch paper edited by
journalists-guerillas which served to empower the soldiers' and people's
morale and aid as counter propaganda against the Japanese.
JAPANESE OCCUPATION

13. law in the
Philippines
(Tagalog:
Batas Militar sa Pilipinas) or
some call
"state of emergency".
refers to the period of
Philippine history wherein
Philippine Presidents and
Heads of state
declared a proclamation to
control troublesome areas
under the rule of the
Military,
Among aspects of martial
law are
•Censorship of radio and
newspapers,
•Prohibition of the sale and
consumption of alcoholic
beverages,
•Prohibition of gatherings of
more than five persons in
the street, and
•Requirement of a permit
from the local military
authorities before any public
meeting can be held.
•Religious meetings inside
buildings
may be tolerated by the
authorities, held at hours
not conflicting with the
curfew.
In rare cases, martial law has
been in effect with armed
soldiers barring citizens from
being out-of-doors after
sunset.

17. This may conflict with many other values.
Revelations of what is inside the
news may be contrary to
the public interest even if it is
true..
Publication is not
necessarily justified simply because
the information is true especially in
lustful details for public figures
which are a great content in media
publicity.
Privacy is also a right, and one
which conflicts with free speech.

18. an element of entertainment, which is a
legitimate goal of media content.
Journalism may mix fantasy and truth, with resulting
ethical dilemmas
the
ethical issue is how
far should one risk
shocking an
audience's
sensitivities in
order to correctly
and fully report the
truth.
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Journalistic ethics may conflict with
the law over issues such as the
protection of confidential news
sources.
For example, undercover reporters
may be engaging
in deception, trespass and
similar torts and crimes

19. No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech,
of expression,
or of the press,
or of the right of the people peaceably
to assemble
and petition the government for redress of grievances.
Right to know
Public curiosity to know

20. (1) Responsibility— The right of a newspaper to attract and hold
readers is restricted by nothing but considerations of public welfare.
A journalist who uses his power for any selfish or otherwise unworthy
purpose is faithless to a high trust.
(2) Freedom of the Press— Freedom of the press is to be guarded as
a vital right of mankind. It is the unquestionable right by law, including
the wisdom of any restrictive statute.
(3) Independence— Freedom from all obligations except that of
fidelity to the public interest is vital.

21. (4) Sincerity, Truthfulness, Accuracy –a newspaper is constrained to
be truthful.
(5) Impartiality— News reports should be free from opinion or bias of
any kind. Everything written should be complete gathered from datas
(6) Fair Play— A newspaper should not publish unofficial charges
affecting reputation or moral character, without opportunity given to the
accused to be heard; right practice demands the giving of such
opportunity in all cases of serious accusation outside judicial
proceedings.
(7) Decency— A conviction of sincerity to profess high moral purpose,
supply incentives of conduct, such as are to be found in details of crime
and vice, publication of which is should be demonstrated for the general
good.

23. I believe in the profession of
Journalism.
I believe that the public journal
is a public trust; that all
connected with it are, to the full
measure of responsibility,
trustees for the public; that all
acceptance of lesser service
than the public service is a
betrayal of this trust.

24. I believe that clear
thinking, clear
statement, accuracy and
fairness
are fundamental to good
journalism.
I believe that a journalist
should write only what he
holds in his heart to be
true.
I believe that suppression
of the news, for any
consideration o
their than the welfare of
society, is indefensible.
I believe that no one
should write as a journalist
what he would
not say as a gentleman;
that bribery by one's own
pocket book is as much
to be avoided as bribery by
the pocketbook of another;
that individual
responsibility may not be
escaped by pleading
another's instructions or
another's dividends.

25. I believe that
advertising, news and
editorial columns should
alike serve the best interests
of readers; t
hat a single standard of
helpful truth and cleanness
should prevail for all;
that supreme test of good
journalism is the measure of
its public service.
.

26. I believe that the journalism
which succeeds the best-
and best deserves success-
fears God
and honors man; is stoutly
independent; unmoved by
pride of opinion or greed of
power;
constructive, tolerant but
never careless, self-
controlled, patient, always
respectful
of its readers but always
unafraid, is quickly
indignant at injustice; is
unswayed by the appeal of
the privilege
or the clamor of the mob;
seeks to give every man a
chance, and as far as law,
an honest
wage and recognition of
human brotherhood can
make it so, an equal chance;
is profoundly
patriotic while sincerely
promoting international
good will and cementing
world-comradeship, is a
journalism of humanity, of
and for today's world

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End
of Chapter One

28. A Presentation in News and Feature Writting
Presented by:
Kristie Roma A. San Juan
(Editor)
Mardielyn D. Perez
(Researcher)
BS Mass Communication
Professor: Vicente Lim
AY: 2012-2013
EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE