Comments on: Is this another case of plagiarism? Or just sloppy, lazy journalism??

By: Cordi Villa

Cordi Villa — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 23:52:30 +0000

It is sad to see a newspaper that started out with a sterling performance of providing us with the truth during the critical days leading to People Power go down to this level. “Balanced News, Fearless Views” no more.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 07:02:17 +0000

Well, it’s been nearly two weeks since I posted this and sent an email to the readers advocate of the Inquirer. Not a peep or even acknowledgment of the email. And ironically, the Inquirer took the lead in “exposing” the plagiarism of the Philippine Tourism’s new logo “Pilipinas Kay Ganda” which was copied from the Polish Tourism Authority (though with several changes that don’t make it plagiarized, according the man in charge (absurd)… But don’t worry, we will be watching the Inquirer for any possible future situations where they or their writers are caught plagiarizing material or photos…

By: teny

teny — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 21:47:41 +0000

It’s becoming more rampant nowadays. First plagiarized speeches in Ateneo and plagiarized supreme court decisions.

By: present tense

present tense — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:53 +0000

Something else rather interesting, have you ever heard of Intellectual Ventures.com ? Well, these are among the best science and tech guys in their fields ( agriculture, nanophysics, medical engineering, biochemistry, software, etc ). Turns out these guys have busy schedules but meet once a week just to brainstorm ideas tossed around. A lawyer is present to record. Their core business is simply to patent ideas that are later sold off. Sometimes they collaborate with inventors. But their prime business is selling off concepts. But the company calls their staff Inventors regardless of whether or not he is Microsoft’s Chief Technology Officer.And I am pretty sure the wording of their contract stipulates protecting Inventor’s rights – not just the ideas patented. Example are bullets with tungsten cores. Or lasers that zap mosquitos simply by zeroing in on size and wingspeed. They are now doing research on metastatic breast cancer.But all they really do is brainstorm with a lawyer present to patent their ideas. They sometimes finance inventions and go legal to protect inventors’ rights.

My point being in plagiarism – it’s not just the material that is accorded lawful treatment – but the author as well, should be imbued with certain rights. So there is protection on both ends – and not just the material. I dont know if that makes any sense though…

By: instant cook

instant cook — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:10:29 +0000

a local newpaper here in Cebu also took a picture from my friend without permission.. :(

By: Marketman

Marketman — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:01:49 +0000

kongwi, how ironic is that, the Inquirer posts both logos on its front page today to draw attention to the “similarities” or “differences” and yet the other day doesn’t have a tinge of concern about the Pacquiao article… hay naku, what do they say, “the pot calling the kettle black?” or is it the other way around?

By: kongwi

kongwi — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:12:27 +0000

the new case of plagiarism is the new DOT Pilipinas Kay Ganda campaign logo and the tourism logo of Poland…Polska…

By: corianderie

corianderie — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:28:34 +0000

This issue bothers me because it boils down to a question of how much INTEGRITY and HONOR one has. To proudly claim being the leading newspaper and passing off someone’s work as your own? Oh my.

By: present tense

present tense — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:25:38 +0000

I think that this where the concept of outsourcing plays itself. This isnt laziness per se but practical business sense to cut on costs. Plagiarism is theft plain and simple different from outsourced material. And that is why the article found itself in the Front Page of the PDI. These are matters best left for congress to discern, decide, and legislate – but I am willing to bet my left arm they would plagiarize US jurisprudence

By: Marketman

Marketman — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 07:27:38 +0000

RV Escat, OMG, OMG, this is just too much. I have to say, whoever did the Filipino logo did add lots of stuff, but the essence of the Polish one is highly visible. Same font, bright colors, waves. Yikes. Chopping block. Chopping block. Do we not have enough individual pride to understand that this kind of behavior is simple wrong? :( Thanks for that link RV, and for spanky noticing it and posting it.