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
Media and Society
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
DCPO offers ₱100k per suspect for info on Ilustre pawnshop robbery
𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐎 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 – The Davao City Police Office (DCPO), in coordination with the Police Regional Office 11 (PRO-11), has announced a PHP 100,000 reward per suspect for credible information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the five remaining suspects involved in the pawnshop robbery along Ilustre Street, Davao City, on February 26, 2025. PROXI Director PBGen Leon … [Read more...] about DCPO offers ₱100k per suspect for info on Ilustre pawnshop robbery
