While the Philippines continues to grapple with the virus, journalists play a crucial role in ensuring that the truth always counts WorldPressFreedomDay
As the Philippines marks World Press Freedom Day, the government has hailed journalists as"heroes" too in the raging battle against the deadly coronavirus.
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Jose Sy Egco, who is also PTFoMS Executive Director, said in the statement that the Duterte administration acknowledges its mandate to address threats against the media. In a separate statement, Senator Francis Pangilinan stressed the importance of the press against continuing threats of online misinformation during the crisis.
"There are clear threats against journalists and media workers. The police and military engage in red-baiting, not just of activists but also journalists deemed critical of the administration," it said. Reporters Without Borders said last April that the Philippines fell two places in the World Press Freedom Index, placing 136th among 180 countries.proclaimed May 3 as World Press Freedom Day
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