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Task Force on media safety condemns threats, violence against journalists ahead of May elections

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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 holds Ist Inter-Agency meeting on media security amid May elections

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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

Task Force Dizon vows justice for the slain broadcaster

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DAVAO CITY ---The primary suspect who allegedly masterminded the murder of radio broadcaster Ed Dizon has many tentacles and now free after he posted a bail bond, said Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez, executive director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS). Gutierrez said "On March 12, the principal suspect Dante Encarnacion Tabusares was able to post a … [Read more...] about Task Force Dizon vows justice for the slain broadcaster

Jumalon case now considered closed- PTFoMS

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DAVAO CITY ---The death of Misamis Occidental Broadcaster Juan “Johny Walker” Jumalon is now considered closed following the arrest of the third suspect in Dipolog City on Monday morning, said Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez, executive director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) “The case is as good as solved, " said Gutierrez following the arrest of … [Read more...] about Jumalon case now considered closed- PTFoMS

DOJ approves creation of Special Investigation Team for slain Cotabato broadcaster

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DAVAO CITY --- Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, has approved the creation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to handle the murder case of Kidapawan City broadcaster Eduardo “Ed” Dizon who was killed on July 10, 2019. Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) executive director Undersecretary Paul M. Gutierrez, requested the creation of the special team … [Read more...] about DOJ approves creation of Special Investigation Team for slain Cotabato broadcaster