On PNoy, Kabayan, and recycling news anchors turned politicians

President Benigno Aquino III’s speech at TV Patrol’s 25th anniversary celebration caused quite a steer after the President used the opportunity to lambast TV Patrol anchor and former Vice President Noli de Castro. Many asked if the President was rude to give such a speech at such an event, while others pointed out that it was long over due. Rappler’s Citizen Journalism Director Chay Hofileña address both points in her Thought Leader’s piece TV Patrol and the anchor’s new clothes, saying the situation was an event waiting to happen, and that it brings about important issues about risks involved with recycling news anchors who turn politicians.

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