ABS-CBN news blackout on Ces Drilon?!?!
OK, why did the media community give in to ABS CBN’s request to hold the story about the abduction of Ces Drilon and her crew?
“The request was made primarily for the security and safety of Ces and her companions. At that time (Monday), we did not know what their situation was. We don’t want to speculate on any information that would jeopardize their safety,” said Bong Osorio, ABS-CBN head of corporate communications.
I have questions. Would ABS CBN give a shit if it were somebody else? Would they be extra careful if it were some ordinary guy whose life is also in danger? Would they go out to the media community and shout, “Hey don’t go out and tell the whole world about this guy kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf because his life will be at risk if we do it now!”
I don’t think so! Media doesn’t give a damn if it were other people. Hell, look at what transpired in the Peninsula siege. Was the media careful enough to think that people would be put into danger if they get in the way of the police and military? No, as long as they get the story, they don’t give a shit. But now, Ces Drilon is in the line, they cry ”Let’s be careful, she might get hurt!”
My point here is that media sometimes is unfair. They choose the ones they want to protect. They pick who they want to get out safe. I just want to see a news blackout from the media to help an ordinary person out of harms way next time.. The way I see it…. our media can’t!
