President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on journalists to continue adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards of journalism.
The President also urged them to remain at the forefront of the drive for accurate information.
“I ask that you continue to adhere to the utmost ethical and professional standards of journalism—free from sensationalism, bias, and personal motives,” President Marcos said during the oathtaking of newly elected officers of various media groups at the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday.
President Marcos also sought support from the media in addressing weaknesses in the Philippine system and allowing the country to flourish by continuously upholding the nation’s best interests.
The President also acknowledged the relentless assistance of journalists in molding a citizenry capable of joining the pursuit of a stronger Bagong Pilipinas.
“As you fulfill your mandate, I urge you to remain at the forefront of our efforts in helping our people distinguish truth from misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation,” the President said.
The Chief Executive also highlighted the mechanisms developed by the government in dismissing disinformation.
The President led the oath-taking of the newly elected officers of the National Press Club (NPC) of the Philippines, Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP), Malacañang Press Corps (MPC), Malacañang Cameramen Association (MCA), and the Presidential Photojournalists Association (PPA). PND – AL
