The media wants to inspire the focus of the Filipino audience by presenting issue which are rather irrelevant to the nation's welfare or development. And the people tend to focus on subjects which seem intriguing but not practical; because other than what is realistic and important; the masses are also inclined to focus on what tickles their fancy.
Years ago, Princess Diana experienced an accident which took her life as well as that of her lover's. Of course the Filipino people were glued to their television sets and focused on the articles in the tabloids and newspapers which narrated information of the mentioned topic. During the present, this pointless fervor is repeating itself in the form of another current topic of intrigue: the possibility that Bong-Bong Marcos and Grace Poe are siblings from a common father.
What is the point to all this?
If Ferdinand Marcos was a father to both individuals, or not; it does not change anything in Philippine politics. The two individuals apparently do not like to ally themselves with one another for the upcoming elections; and they still hold different ideals and goals. Moreover, whether or not they are brother and sister; this does not solve the current social problems and burdens.
What do the people think? That a person can evade extortion concerning the "laglag bala" scam if he or she told the surveillance officer that Bong-Bong and Grace were siblings; maybe develop a cordiality with the official which will cause the latter to disregard the bullet discovered in the tourist's suitcase? Or that one motorist will be given way by another in a traffic jam if they open their windows and say "Did you know that Ferdinand Marcos had a bastard daughter?"
Nothing is gained, and nothing is altered for the good or the bad, by learning of something that is not significant for the Filipino people and their country. Perhaps the media should report more relevant issues and, eventually, inspire the people to set their attention on matters that make a difference.
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