One of the things I've always disliked about ABS-CBN is the sensationalist gay-bashing, not just because it's wrong but also because it's incredibly hypocritical—hello, let's be honest here, if the gays and lesbians involved in every aspect of production at the network and the various ad agencies that place commercials with it went on strike things would very quickly grind to a halt over there and the family would not make money.
Well, Danton Remoto's fed up and he's boycotting them: "I am coming home in time for the Pride March in June. I will not talk to Channel 2, I will not appear anymore in any of their shows, and I will just stop watching any of their shows. By doing that, I am sure I will feel a miraculous rise in the number of my brain cells. I hope you do, too."
There's always been something interesting about ABS-CBN and other Filipino TV networks, I just can't seem to put my finger on it... :p
I could have sworn Manuel worked for ABS-CBN; am I wrong?
not only would a strike cause a halt in work production, but where would everyone go for their fashion sense? lol
oscillate: No, Manuel sold his soul to another major media family, although his employers have deals with ABS-CBN.
I'd like to commend abs.cbn news family wearing the flag pin! Carry it on!
abs.cbn shows are great whatever they say.
though i have to say that kris aquino must do away with habitual making faces and unnecessary reactions whenever the player (game k n b) fails to answer correctly. she's smart but not all the time,everybody would agree that she wouldn't even know the answer hadn't she read the questions beforehand.the show informs her and the rest of the audience.(and i remember she doesn't even know that there's such country as Cameroon!)
anyway,i'd say abs.cbn is at par compared to gma,specifically when it comes to humane side.
Letter sent to ABS-CBN on racial discrimination and hate...
Dear ABS-CBN management and shareholders:
I am writing this letter to express my extreme disappointment and utter disbelief in ABS-CBN for perpetuating racial discrimination and ignorance. On October 18, 2005, I saw a scene from the Yes Yes Show in which a character played by Aiko Melendez said “Nigger, Nigger, Nigger” at least three times consecutively to a seemingly black individual as a comedic punch line which meant to designate the said individual as an inferior and disgusting human being. It is demeaning, degrading, belittling, and mean-spirited, and it shows the ignorance of Filipino people.
As a minority of Filipino decent, born in the Philippines but raised in the United States, I have studied, and to some extent experienced, the struggles of African Americans or blacks, Chinese, Latinos, Filipinos, and other minorities who suffered, and still continue to, face racial discrimination. How many people have died fighting racial discrimination, and how many people today continue to be oppressed because of it? In 1999, I was chosen by my University as the student delegate on The Advancement of Minority Groups held in Washington, DC, and we discussed ways to promote our Filipino culture and fight prejudice, racial discrimination, and hatred. Thereafter, I conducted forums and seminars to advance the lot of the Filipinos and other minorities.
Since I have been raised in the US, I came back to the Philippines to rediscover my roots, to learn about my culture, to find what it is like to be a Filipino, a Pinoy, to contribute to my society by teaching what I know, and instead, I found something quite appalling and disgusting: my very own Filipino, my own kababayan, the ones I have been fighting for in the US, the ones I have been trying to represent and be proud of, who are advancing racial discrimination, prejudice, and hate. I am completely discombobulated and disturbed by this phenomenon.
“Nigger, nigger, nigger.” Those words reverberate in my head, as they slowly turn into “monkey, monkey, monkey.” Am I a brown monkey, chink, or yellow because I am Filipino, and I look Asian? Am I a dog killer? Am I dog eater? Do I eat cats? Am I a spic, a beaner, or a wetback because I also look Mexican? These are hurtful words that have been used by racist Americans to degenerate, degrade, belittle, and demean the human spirit. As a student activist in the US, I have tried my very best to educate those few hateful and ignorant people. And as a visitor here in this country, a balikbayan, and seeing this horrid scene on national television, I feel compelled to speak out; to simply let is pass would make me an irresponsible human being.
This is the 21st century and one would expect that people are a little more sensitive to racial issues through the advancement of technology, globalization, modernization, education, forums, and debate among many other factors. I believe the native Filipinos were once called “Indios,” a derogatory term bestowed upon them by their Spanish masters. So why should ABS-CBN and its management allow “Nigger,” a derogatory term bestowed upon the black African Americans who were captured and enslaved by their white, Anglo or Caucasian masters? Why would a political leader elected into office such as Aiko Melendez even agree to play such a character?
Do the people that subscribe to The Filipino Channel worldwide know that ABS-CBN is promoting hatred and racial discrimination? Do the shareholders know that they are supporting a station that is insensitive, careless, and irresponsible in regards to race issues? Growing up in the US, I have always thought that the Filipinos are respectful, responsible, and disciplined. I am totally dismayed by ABS-CBN’s actions as they have portrayed the Filipino people otherwise.
When I go back home to the US next month, I can only be truthful to those who will ask me how my trip was. I have seen so many beautiful things. And I have also seen so many ugly and disgusting things. I have seen the resiliency of the people, and at the same time, I have seen their widespread ignorance. Perhaps this ignorance is what makes the people resilient, for one must fall in order to display an act of resiliency. Perhaps this is a never-ending vicious cycle. I will let them know about this incident.
“Monkey, monkey, monkey!” I can only hope that when I get home, I will not get this reception as I step out of my plane, and live once again with my fellow Americans.
to chris:
i have never thought that abs-cbn could promote such discriminating and derogatory thingies like what you've mentioned. not only their news and public affairs are deteriorating
(because of reportedly unfairness in journalism), one of their artists are making prejudiscial comments like that.
geeeezzzz!
angat ang pinoy? just like abs-cbn is flaunting? disgusting... :(
hi, danton here. pls delete this entry vs channel 2. this was posted by one of my stalkers who wanted to destroy my name. i am friends with the channel 2 people, especially boy abunda. thanks,
danton
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