Manila Bulletin
DILG backs intensified safety protocols for media practitioners
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have reactivated the PTFoMS-PNP Media Security Vanguard to improve the safety of journalists.
Presidential Communications Secretary Jay Ruiz emphasized the important role of media in democracy and the need to protect journalists as messengers.
The initiative, first launched in 2022, is designed as a framework for proactive responses to threats against media workers, especially with the 2025 midterm elections approaching.
PTFoMS Executive Director Undersecretary Jose Torres Jr. stated that specialized teams trained to respond swiftly to any incidents involving media personnel will be deployed.
The program involves the PNP, Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Department of Justice, Commission on Elections, and Department of the Interior and Local Government.
Various workshops and seminars will also be conducted to equip journalists with knowledge and resources to keep them safe.
The Philippines recorded zero media killings in 2024, a significant accomplishment not seen in 20 years, which the PTFoMS aims to maintain.
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