Gather into a group of 4 members and recall the
functions of communication. Provide 3 examples
for each function.
FUNCTIONS OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA
1. INFORM CITIZENS OF WHAT IS HAPPENING
(MONITORING FUNCTION)
1.
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/932207/
philippine-peso-seen-to-weaken-to-fresh-record-low/story/
This news article is about the depreciation of the
Philippine peso compared to other counrties especially to the US
Dollars. The title of the news is “Philippine peso seen to weaken
to fresh record-low” which was published on January 8, 2025,
by Jon Viktor D. Cabuenas on the website of GMA Integrated
News.
This news article exemplifies the first function of
communication and media, which is “Informing Citizens of
What is Happening” because this informs Filipinos to the fact
that the Philippine Peso might decrease in value in comparison
to other countries. According to the news, the Philippine peso is
predicted to weaken considerably more this year, falling below
₱59:$1, and that this would occur in the second quarter of 2025.
Since President-elect Donald Trump is anticipated to implement
protectionist policies, the US dollar is predicted to appreciate
against the majority of Asian currencies.
In this news article, Aris Dacanay, an HSB economist for
ASEAN was interviewed and told to the Filipinos that while all
ASEAN currencies will depreciate, the Philippine's depreciation
will be less severe. Based to this news, the Philippines will be
more resilient even in the event of a depreciation because
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has more reserves than other
ASEAN central banks. In accordance to the article, as of the end
of December 2024, the country dollar reserves were valued at
$106.837 billion. The news also contained the econmoic growth
of Filipinos in the third quarter of 2024 was 5.2% which was
less than the government’s projected rate of 6.0% to 6.5%. They
also informed the readers of this news that Dacanay anticipated
that the Philippine economy will grow by an average of 6.3%
this year.
This news is important in informing the Filipinos
especially to what is happening today in our economy. They
must be aware that since most of our goods and services are
imported, the cost of imports will increase as the value of the
dollar rises, thereby increasing the rate of inflation. The purpose
of this news article is to inform readers on our nation’s
economic development and how it affects Filipino’s lives,
particulary in terms of their purchasing power.
2. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2027072/deped-eyes-enforcement-of-
reduced-senior-high-school-subjects-in-2025
Another example for this fuction is the news about the plan of
Department of Education (DepED) to reduced Senior High School
subjects in 2025. This news article is titled “DepEd Eyes Enforcement of
Reduced Senior High School Subjects in 2025,” written by Dianne
Sampang and published on Inquirer.net on January 22, 2025. This news
article informs the Filipinos that the Department of Education Secretary
Sonny Angara said that they are considering starting the implementation
of the reducing core subjects in the Senior High School (SHS) curriculum
this year from the reduction of core subjects to just fiver or six subjects
from the current 17 subjects. The implementation will occur in the
beginning of the School Year 2025-2026. The Department of Education
will give the schools freedom to determine how they will put to practice
the new curriculum. They will give first the basic curriculum and it is up
to the schools if they want to modify this especially the private sectors.
Additionally, they will communicate with the Commission on Higher
Education and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
regarding to the potential changes to the curriculum for college as a
result of this project. This news informs why the Department of
Education is emphasizing the new curriculum, which will help students
identify their passions and specialize in them, as well as increase their
employability after graduation.
This news article is crucial for informing Filipinos about current
affairs, especially in our educational system. This news will assist
Filipinos to know that the new curriculum will help students become
more employable when they graduate and this would help them choose
their areas of interest and specialization. In today’s educational system,
it is crucial that we stay informed because the curriculum is constantly
being revised to accommodate the growing educational needs of
students. Imagine that we might not be aware of what is going on in
Philippine education if we were not informed by this. This news article
provided a detailed explanation of the plan and justification for the new
curriculum’s implementation. This is considered as the eyes and the ears
for seeking information about the current education system of the
Philippines.
3. https://youtu.be/AdIonyaeZuY?si=QERB4ZfQg9HFcSe6
Explanation of the video
The reason why pasok siya sa first function na “Inform Citizen of What is
Happening”
Relevant to today’s issues
4. “WATCHDOG” ROLE OF JOURNALISM
(About naman po ito sa role ng pagbabantay ng journalism sa ating
bansa)(pagiging vocal ng Journalism sa mga issues)
1. https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/marcos-flustered-
question-family-plunder-australian-television-interview/
Explanation of this news
The reason why pasok siya sa function na “WATCHDOG” ROLE OF
JOURNALISM”
Relevant to today’s issues
2. https://pco.gov.ph/press-briefing/malacanang-press-briefing-hosted-
by-ms-daphne-osena-paez-with-national-economic-and-development-
authority-neda-secretary-arsenio-balicasan-and-department-of-trade-
and-industry-dti-secretary-maria/
Explanation of this news
The reason why pasok siya sa function na “WATCHDOG” ROLE OF
JOURNALISM”
Relevant to today’s issues
3. For Example ay mga pagtatanong journalism
Interview of Journalism to Someone
Explanation of this news
The reason why pasok siya sa function na “WATCHDOG” ROLE OF
JOURNALISM”
Relevant to today’s issues
