Do you think the media was to blame in the hostage-taking last August 23, 2010?

Partly, yes. There was a post about protocol in covering hostage situations. Based on the checklist, it was clear that those who covered the hostage taking situation was not aware of such guidelines. As you can see, it was covered in great detail and in all angles that it's like watching an action packed movie. But it was clear that there was no malice in the covering, what the media did, they did it in the name of service. I could blame the police more than the media because there are more lapses that they committed. But more than everyone else, it should be mendoza who should be blamed for all this.

I have a question here, what are the 3 TV stations that will be charged? I mean I know it is gonna be abc 5 and GMA 7 so meaning the last one is abs-cbn?

i dont think that media violated any law, well this is only my opinion. we all have the right to know what was happening and them delivering the news of the hostage taking is for me a good job. if ever something happened that made the anger of mendoza that is not there fault. it is the policeman and people that needs to do something during that event's fault. they are only blaming the media because people of the whole world saw how incapable policemen here in the Philippines are and how incapable the government is. again just my opinion.

Yes, I read the IIRC report and it says Erwin Tulfo, Michael Rogas and 3 broadcast networks are among those liable for the botched rescue of Hong Kong tourists. Well I agree with them. The said media men really went beyond. They in a way obstructed the negotiations and for this they must be held liable. Now apart from them I also agree that the following personalities which are included in the IIRC report be held responsible and must be accordingly charged: 1)ex Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Jesus Verzosa; 2)ex Manila Police District chief Rodolfo Magtibay, who served as ground commander; 3)National Capital Region Police office chief Leocadio Santiago; 4)Manila Superintendent Orlando Yebra who acted as hostage negotiator 5)DILG Undersecretary Rico Puno; 6)Chief Inspector Santiago Pascual, head of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team; 7)Of course this Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez 8)Deputy Ombudsman Emilio Gonzalez III 9)Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim 10)Manila Vice-Mayor Isko Moreno

For me the only person to blame in that incident is the hostage taker he really make a wrong act. But he is also a victim of our countries greediness over power and being control in our justice. If he is in the truth side and he did that hostage taking thing and kill those people then he never been in the truth side. I know being in that situation is really stressful and sometimes can push us ti make something wrong but he is a military he know what is the best thing to do and the right thing to do and killing those innocent people who is not related to his problem is really a crazy act. If only people know how to be satisfied there will be peace on this planet.

oh no, of course no. i believe that the media did a great thing that day,. they just did their job and duties. and if there is someone to blame, that would be the PNP.

For me not for the media alone all who are there they are not united to solve the problem.

yes, but the government should push on the investigation with some policeman and media groups involved. our policemen are really low in training and they're all FAT! ugh

i would say that the media is part of the reason why the hostage-taking ended as it had ended but to blame them solely for the fiasco would be unfair. I mean, the way i see it, many factors and personalities had contributed in more ways than one to the entire outcome of the crisis and to blame just one or two would not be quite right. the sensationalization of the the coverage, the ineptness of the authorities in handling the negotiations and the rescue of hostages contributed to the whole thing, but most importantly, the hostage taker initiated and was and is to blame for the whole hostage crisis and its tragic end. having injustice done unto a person does not warrant making other innocent people suffer and be killed just to voice out the injustice. anyway, the only point in digging out who's to blame for what happened is to avoid something like that to happen again and to punish all those who have failed to do their job, who have not done their job well, and for well, for something else i cannot even start to explain.

Well as much as I want to just forget the hostage as its gets tiring already, news, print,newspapers, radio.. I no longer want to hear it anymore!! I blame the media for giving out too much information.For such a sensitive incident, they should give out small information. They must also THINK!!! they say, the media journalists owes the details to the public.. that's way way out of line already. there is a LIMIT to everything.too much is also bad.That what happened last hostage day.They feel they " OWED" too much.. and gave too much!

yes, they are one of those who need to be blamed. The media has been a factor why Mendoza was provoked. As what Vice Mayor said, the only coverage caught by the media was that when mendoza's brother has been forcefully taken to the prison. While in fact, there has first been a good talk between the brother and PNP. Also, they had the live coverage which is unnecessary.What, are they proud of the SWAT performance? or they just want millions of viewers? Lastly, the media men had been giving unnecessary comments, putting the mind of the viewers to real confusion.