DAVAO CITY --- Presidential Communications appointees acting Presidential Communications Secretary Jaybee Ruiz on Monday disclosed that a performance audit is being conducted on presidential appointees within the PCO. Malacañang had earlier directed all incumbent PCO officials and heads of its attached agencies to submit their courtesy resignations by February 28, allowing … [Read more...] about Performance audit on PCO appointees underway
Media and Society
PCO eyes social media regulatory body to combat fake news
DAVAO CITY—The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is considering establishing a social media regulatory body to monitor and evaluate online content in an effort to curb the spread of fake news. In a media interview on Monday, PCO Acting Secretary Jay Ruiz confirmed that discussions are ongoing regarding the potential creation of such a body. “Pinag-aaralan natin … [Read more...] about PCO eyes social media regulatory body to combat fake news
Journalists killed in 2024: a heavy death toll in conflict zones for the second year running
UNESCO reports that at least 68 journalists and media workers have been killed in the line of duty so far in 2024. More than 60% of the killings took place in countries in conflict, the highest percentage in more than ten years. In a press statement, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay stated, "Reliable information is vital in conflict situations to help affected … [Read more...] about Journalists killed in 2024: a heavy death toll in conflict zones for the second year running
Malacañang directs PCO officials to tender courtesy resignations by February 28
DAVAO CITY — Malacañang has ordered all incumbent Presidential Communications Office (PCO) officials to submit their courtesy resignations by February 28, newly appointed PCO Secretary Jaybee Ruiz confirmed on Saturday. Ruiz cited a memorandum issued by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on February 25, requiring all PCO officials appointed before his tenure to tender their … [Read more...] about Malacañang directs PCO officials to tender courtesy resignations by February 28
PTFoMS holds Ist Inter-Agency meeting on media security amid May elections
QUEZON CITY—The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) convened its first inter-agency meeting of the year to discuss frameworks for safeguarding journalists during the upcoming May 2025 local and national elections. The meeting brought together government officials and media representatives to reinforce protective measures for the working press. Mindanao Tops … [Read more...] about PTFoMS holds Ist Inter-Agency meeting on media security amid May elections
