Date of Publication
12-6-2023
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts in Literature major in Creative Writing
Subject Categories
Creative Writing
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Literature, Department of
Thesis Advisor
Clarissa V. Militante
Defense Panel Chair
Antonette Talaue Arogo
Defense Panel Member
Mesandel V. Arguelles
Mark Adrian Crisostomo Ho
Abstract (English)
Verdict is an undergraduate creative writing thesis examining the Philippines’ underground, online troll culture. The narrative follows Randy “R.O.A.R.” Tahimik as he navigates a troll farm operated by a distinguished media conglomerate. As one of the top public relations and marketing firms in the country, The Marketeers Network is secretly tasked to support the “Bagong Barria, Bagong Pilipina” campaign, commanded by their presidential bet, Pennita Barria—one half of the twins of infamous dictator couple Emmanuel and Romania Barria. Randy uses social media to influence public opinion regarding the Barria family with the help of his officemates, his superior David Marie Kingston “D.M.K.” Galaw, and his absentee boss Patricia Remedios “P.R.T.” Tacay-Ying. Not only that, he also targets the rivaling Armonia family, including former Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson and Randy’s best friend-turned-enemy Matilda. Ultimately, the goal of Verdict is to reexamine and deconstruct the lives of these so-called “trolls” who are merely surviving the harsh conditions of the country, as well as examine the larger, more sinister culture of Philippine politics.
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Abstract (Filipino)
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Abstract Format
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Language
English
Format
Electronic
Keywords
Online trolling--Philippines
Recommended Citation
Chin, R. S. (2023). Verdict. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etdb_lit/7
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12-9-2026
