The pirates are back

LAZARO. How about a workshop for newbie reporters?

Jun Antazo, office employee: “A lot of media attention was focused on the ‘cleaning up’ of Quiapo, especially involving the DVD pirates in the Hidalgo area. Alas, they’re back and doing brisk business. Optical Media Board chair Ronnie Ricketts can visit the area if he wants to see for himself.”

Other notes:

Enrico Victa, businessman: “Lately, I’ve noticed that some of our news reporters have not been taking their jobs seriously, turning in slipshod work. Their on-the-spot reports are amateurish, lacking in depth and intelligence.

“Veteran broadcast journalists like Cheche Lazaro and Tina Monzon Palma should conduct a training workshop for them, so they would understand that news reporting isn’t about looking good—it’s more about understanding the news, and reporting it well!”

Expressive voices

Deo Divinagracia, bank employee: “Local singers who tend to scream or ‘birit’ should take their cue from Pilita Corrales, Dulce and Lea Salonga, whose expressive voices effortlessly evoke the right mix of emotions. We can’t say the same about some singing tilt winners, who initially wowed the crowd with their lung-busting performances, but

have since disappeared after releasing their first albums!”

Liza Catalan, college teacher: “Jennylyn Mercado should try to control her facial contortions when she’s acting. When she delivers her lines, her lips, eyebrows and cheeks move distractingly. In Nora Aunor’s films, the camera simply focuses on the actress’ eyes, and they speak a thousand words! Jennylyn can learn from her.”

Tess Doce-Halili, writer-photographer: “It’s quite amusing to note that Freddie Aguilar, the composer of ‘Anak,’ has gotten himself an ‘apo’ for a girlfriend. Their romance has shaken the sensibilities of many netizens.

“Reactions from men are most interesting—I see a hint of envy underlying their stinging comments. To this, I say, if they’re happy, let them be. Let’s focus on more important matters!”

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