KRAKOW, POLAND (May 5)——Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how news is gathered, written, and shared and it's happening fast. As more newsrooms turn to AI tools to stay competitive, developers are stepping in with new business models designed to help media organizations become faster, smarter, and more relevant to their audiences. At the center of this transformation is … [Read more...] about AI is changing the newsroom—but ethics still matter
Media and Society
Task Force on media safety condemns threats, violence against journalists ahead of May elections
DAVAO CITY (April 24) — The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) has condemned recent threats and acts of violence targeting media practitioners, warning that such incidents pose a serious threat to press freedom ahead of the May 2025 midterm elections. PTFOMS is actively investigating two separate cases involving media workers: In Abra, Mayor Joseph Bernos … [Read more...] about Task Force on media safety condemns threats, violence against journalists ahead of May elections
PTFOMS welcomes Supreme Court approval of venue transfer in broadcaster’s murder case
DAVAO CITY (April 23) — The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to approve the transfer of venue for the murder trial of broadcaster Eduardo Dizon from the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Davao City to the RTC of Quezon City. In a resolution dated July 17, 2024, and received by PTFOMS on March 20, 2025, the Supreme … [Read more...] about PTFOMS welcomes Supreme Court approval of venue transfer in broadcaster’s murder case
Lady radio anchor arrested in NBI entrapment over alleged extortion in Bukidnon
DAVAO CITY (April 11) — A female radio anchor was arrested in an entrapment operation conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday afternoon at a restaurant in Valencia City. The suspect, identified as Liezel, a block timer at Radyo Kaibigan, was apprehended following allegations of extortion against Valencia City Councilor Guillermo “Junjun” De Asis … [Read more...] about Lady radio anchor arrested in NBI entrapment over alleged extortion in Bukidnon
Misamis Judge acquits suspects in broadcaster Jumalon’s killing
DAVAO CITY – A Regional Trial Court in Calamba, Misamis Occidental, has acquitted the three men accused in the killing of broadcaster Johnny “Walker” Jumalon, citing insufficient evidence to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In a three-page resolution dated March 31, 2025, Judge Michael Ajoc of RTC Branch 36 declared suspects Jolito Saja Mangumpit, and cousins … [Read more...] about Misamis Judge acquits suspects in broadcaster Jumalon’s killing
