Journalist’s Eye View: “I have never seen this kind of public outrage.”

By Danny Buenafe

As a journalist for more than four decades, I have never seen this kind of public outrage. Sana huwag humupa, until someone is jailed and the stolen wealth returned.

For Congress to redeem itself moving forward, it should pass the long-pending bills that demand accountability and level the political playing field — the Anti-Dynasty Bill, the Freedom of Information Bill, and the recently introduced blockchain budget measure pending in Congress.

With a politically awakened Gen Z and millennial electorate, I firmly hope 2028 will change the narrative. We all saw the strength of young voters in this year’s midterm election. They can help tilt the balance toward a more progressive and responsible social-media environment.

Many quarters want a polarized society to advance their own political causes. But if we remain politically divided, disinformation wins.

We in mainstream media will remain vigilant. We will keep the political discourse guided by two basic principles of journalism: truth and fairness.

Sana manaig ang katotohanan.

About the Author
A journalist since 1979, Danny Buenafe served as ABS-CBN’s bureau chief in Europe and the Middle East. He anchors Kabayan and hosts Good Job and Aprub ’Yan on DZMM TeleRadyo, continuing his lifelong work of giving voice to Filipinos here and abroad.

He is also part of TNT (The News Team), a podcast composed of veteran and former ABS-CBN journalists committed to truth-telling and countering disinformation in public discourse.