2008-08-11 10:54:27 -
Philippine news service launches new Public News Forum for anyone to contribute to the news
Manila PUBLISH YOUR NEWS
BALITA PINOY' LAUNCHES CITIZEN JOURNALISM
GOT A STORY YOU WANT PUBLISHED?
ON THE SCENE WHEN A BREAKING NEWS STORY HAPPENS?
GOT AN ISSUE YOU WANT AIRED?
OR IS IT JUST YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS?
All the above and more are available now with Balita Pinoy's new PUBLIC NEWS FORUM
www.balitapinoy.net
You might be on the scene with a camera and cell-phone when
something big breaks
You might have a story you want published
Now you have a platform to get it published
If you are near a computer, you can send in the story and photos, or,
if you have a cellphone equipped with 3G or a Blackberry, send it to:
citydesk@balitapinoy.net
Q: What is Balita Pinoy's Citizen Journalism Section?
A: It is a place where you can make, break, shape, and share the news that matters to you.
Unlike traditional news organizations, this is an open section that enables everyone to participate in the newsmaking process. Whether you're interested in being an eyewitness "on the scene" reporter, showcasing your community's events or if you are on the scene when a newsworthy incident happens.
Q: Can I contribute anonynously?
A: No, you must contact us first so we know who is a contributor. E-mail us on:
citydesk@balitapinoy.net
Q: What is news and makes a story newsworthy?
A: Anything of interest to the Filipinos and others who read Balita Pinoy. It can be news from the Philippines, any news concerning Filipinos around the world and their organizations, and anything likely to be of interest to Filipinos worldwide and foreign expats living and working in the Philippines.
Q: What is 'Good Stuff'?
A: Every hour of every day, something is happening around the world that people want to know about. These stories are the heart of the 'show me something new about something I care about' journalism credo that Balita Pinoy lives by. They're the original stories that capture our attention, make us chuckle or a picture that shocks us. This is our Good Stuff.
At Balita Pinoy, we believe every story has the potential to be great, but we also don't think we need to scream and shout when one comes along.
Good Stuff should always include:
Original material
Use of sources
Links
Context and author's commentary
Associated Pictures or Video
Good Stuff shouldn't be:
Plagiarised
Only a quoted article or Highlight
Boring (Not-newsworthy)
Spam
And should be in English
Q: What kinds of stories go in each channel?
A: Balita Pinoy has a comprehensive set of news channels to make it easier for you to read and share stories, and make your way around the site.
Q: Does a news story go up immediately?
A: After it is checked by the editorial team. The team has to check the content first, and also where needed edit photos(s) to fir the story.
Q: What is in it it for contributors?
A: You will get exposure for your stories and photos; also, for regular contributors whose work is good will be invited to join Balita pinoy as Associates.
Also, all photos submitted, if the are bought by outsiders, such as other news agencies will be paid for.
Make your story newsworthy by bringing a personal perspective to it that will help to inform and provide context on the story for Balita Pinoy's readers.
BASIC RULES
We delete stories or comments that include the following transgressions:
Abusive, off-topic, use foul language, contain racist, sexist, homophobic and other slurs
Are solicitations and/or advertising for personal blogs and websites (except those for community websites)
If you find content on the site that violates our Terms of Service, or if you have further questions, please email:
E-mail us for details and to register:
citydesk@balitapinoy.net 
