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I don’t know if you have heard the rally held in London to protest the publication and defiling the image of the prophet Mohammad back in 2006. Apparently, an editorial cartoon mocked the prophet in a newspaper that caused rage from our Muslim brethrens.
Last year, Teri Hatcher’s character caught the ire of Filipinos when she said “OK, before we go any further, can I check those diplomas? Because I would just like to make sure they are not from some med school in the Philippines.”
Ten years ago, Claire Danes came to Manila to shoot scenes for Brokedown Palace. She described the city as “ghastly and weird city.” City of Manila banned her movie from being screened here and declared as persona non grata.
These incidents just prove that we can put our lives in the line to protect our reputation and image to the public. Some individuals take justice in their hands while the others prefer to settle the issue in a civil manner. But generally, no one will take these insults sitting down.
But I guess in every rule, there is an exception.
Let’s take Mamang Pulis as an example. The Philippine National Police has been doing their best to give our cops a better image. However, how are they depicted in local television and in the movies?
When there’s a crime, they’re the last team to arrive.
The powerful and rich villains in teleseryes can easily bribe policemen.
Policemen were portrayed as goons, rapists, and trigger-happy.
But, we don’t see anyone complaining about this. I think they need to have a better PRs.
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