24/09/2025
DEEPER CONCERN
Even mainstream media, like TV5, seems to have joined in on the criticisms and destruction of integrity against Senator Joel and other senators. According to the editorial of Ed Lingao, back in 2008, there was a case against Joel where a probable cause was established, and he was supposedly convicted by the Ombudsman. However, he did not serve prison time because of a legal technicality connected to the ruling of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
https://www.facebook.com/News5Everywhere/videos/1151363720387502/?rdid=QYINTb74XjSav68K #
That is my understanding of Ed Lingao's report in his editorial.
BUT THIS RAISES A DEEPER CONCERN…
Both mainstream and social media appear to operate with the same driving force—to capture more viewers, more followers, and ultimately, more benefits for their platforms and accounts. Has the goal of delivering meaningful and authentic information to the public been lost? 😥
As believers, we must be cautious. The Word of God warns us:
• "Do not judge according to the appearance, but judge with righteous judgment." (John 7:24, NASB)
• "The first to plead his case seems right, until another comes and examines him." (Proverbs 18:17, NASB)
• "See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ." (Colossians 2:8, NASB)
The truth may not always be found in headlines or viral posts. That's why pastors and servants of the Lord. We must not rely solely on reports from the media—whether mainstream or social. Instead, let us seek wisdom from God's Word and discernment from the Holy Spirit, for "the Spirit of truth... will guide you into all the truth" (John 16:13, NASB).