BARELY a month after making public that “ignoring” critics would be one of his New Year resolutions, President Benigno Aquino 3rd on Monday took a swipe anew at his detractors, especially in media, whom he described as “irresponsible.”

Aquino, who was guest speaker during the 114th anniversary of the Manila Bulletin, said many newspapers “elevate blood pressure,” “trump up the worst news possible” and “cause despair.”

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