LISTEN/WATCH: As Kontra Daya convenor, I was interviewed live via Zoom early this morning (May 20) on Unang Radyo Unang Balita (DZXL) to critically analyze the incoming party-list representatives of the 20th Congress. youtube.com/live/mDM59LXqQ… (starts at 1:23:22 mark)

LISTEN/WATCH: As Kontra Daya convenor, I was interviewed live via StreamYard this morning (May 20) on Ted Failon at DJ Chacha (True FM) as to why six out of every 10 incoming party-list representatives do not represent the poor. youtu.be/OvQFDEsiWKo?si…

WATCH: As Kontra Daya convenor, I was interviewed live via Zoom late this morning (May 20) on News and Views (One PH) to critically analyze the flaws in the party-list system. youtu.be/zmnkTQ3BrFY?si…

LISTEN/WATCH: As Kontra Daya convenor, I was interviewed via Zoom late this morning (May 20) on Pamumuno 2025 (Radyo Pilipino) to analyze the party-list system and the composition of the 20th Congress. youtube.com/live/Nhrlra8Ce… (starts at 20:05 mark)

LISTEN/WATCH: As Kontra Daya convenor, I was interviewed live via Zoom at noon today (May 20) to critically analyze the winning party-list groups and the composition of the party-list representatives in the 20th Congress. youtube.com/live/6YxZDiMik… (starts at 23:00 mark)

REPORTING SUE WE SIDE: Japanese media rarely cover specific cases on the premise that privacy is deemed more important than the public's right to know. May the Philippine media learn from the best ethical practices. Resist the trivial and sensational. Fight voyeurism.

WATCH: As Kontra Daya convenor, I was interviewed live via phone patch on Dateline Philippines (ANC) this afternoon (May 21) to analyze the rich and powerful's hijacking of the party-list system. youtu.be/oWDRB5yIIhQ?si… (Sidebar: Kudos to Stanley P. for the "naughty" question.)

LISTEN/WATCH: As Kontra Daya convenor, I was interviewed live via phone patch this afternoon (May 21) on Balitambayan (DWIZ) to discuss the problems besetting the party-list system. youtube.com/live/iQPFk4hI9… (starts at 42:10 mark)

OUT SOON: The book titled "Future of Media in Asia: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Technology and Media Practice" edited by Arao, Lim and Cheong may be pre-ordered now via Amazon. If you have US$129.99, you know what to do. Thank you. amazon.com/Future-Media-A…

WATCH: As Kontra Daya convenor, I was interviewed live (for one hour, non-stop!) this morning (May 22) on Political Frontiers (Vantage Point Media) to assess the 2025 polls with emphasis on the party-list race. youtube.com/live/QduMiE_K4…

NOW IT'S PUBLICLY KNOWN: As editor of Media Asia, I shall give a workshop on how to get published in academic journals on September 1, 10:30 a.m. IST (or 1:00 p.m. in the Philippines). themediasci.com/special-featur…

WATCH: As Kontra Daya convenor, I was interviewed on ALAB Alternatibong Balita (AlterMidya) on May 23 to help critically analyze the party-list system. youtu.be/qR5qZjHs2Z4?si…

ETHICS: PNA appears to consider Kontra Daya as a reliable source of information through the years. So why did PNA publish two articles in 2022 red-tagging not just Kontra Daya but also me? Years ago, I helped recommend PNA's editorial direction which it obviously did not follow.

KONTEKSTO: Gaano katindi ang bilihan ng boto noong nakaraang halalan? Bakit handang gumasta ng milyon-milyon o bilyon-bilyon para lang sa upuang may nakakabit na "Honorable"? Simpleng tanong ang titulo ng artikulo: Magkano? storage.googleapis.com/qurium/pinoywe…

SOURCING 101: Public figures sharing "fake news" are quick to blame the news media in general for the false information. They forget two points. First, not all news media are credible sources. Second, multi-sourcing is the key to knowing the truth. Relying on one source is wrong!

To quote from the news article: "For Prof. Danilo Arao, Kontra Daya convenor, it was time that the Comelec adopted a hybrid-type of elections." abs-cbn.com/news/nation/20…

AI EVALUATION: I asked Grok 3 to critically analyze my writing style and this is the response (see screenshot). It's generally accurate except for the "Limitations" section.

LISTEN/WATCH: As Kontra Daya convenor, I was interviewed live via Zoom this morning (May 28) on Pamumuno 2025 (Radyo Pilipino) regarding the recommendation for manual counting before electronic transmission at the precinct level. youtube.com/live/tewdrw-WX… (starts at 17:30 mark)

LISTEN/WATCH: As Kontra Daya convenor, I was interviewed live via Zoom early this morning (May 29) on Oras na, Pilipinas! (DZAS) to discuss the problems besetting the election system. youtube.com/live/wlwIxNpnx… (starts at 52:45 mark)

UPD JOURN THESES JINX: (1) Hindi kayo magtatagal kung ilalagay mo sa Dedication ang jowa mo. (2) Hindi ka magkakatrabaho kung walang pasasalamat sa thesis adviser. (3) Mabilis kang magkakaanak kung wala kang thesis partner. (4) Mako-convict si SWOH kung sasama ka sa LR.