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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged media practitioners on Friday “to keep pushing the boundaries” of being a journalist, as well as innovate and adapt without compromising their principles.
“Together, let us foster responsible journalism for we know that more than a democratic ideal; it is a necessity for an informed and an empowered citizenry to make the proper, intelligent, well-informed decisions about their leaders, about their situations, about their condition,” President Marcos said in his speech during the 50th Anniversary of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI).
“As we mark this golden milestone, I urge you to keep pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a journalist. Innovate. Adapt. But never compromise your principles. This Administration is here to support you in shaping our narrative as a people, not just for today’s headlines but for the history we are yet to create,” he said.
At the same time, the President also told members of the press to continue telling stories that matter and “keep that light steady, no matter how fierce the storm.”
The President also promised to help bring justice to journalists who were killed in the practice of their profession.
“Be assured that we are doubling down on our commitment to protect our journalists and to uphold press freedom. We stand with you, hand in hand in this fight,” the President told the gathering.
President Marcos said the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) are pursuing efforts to promote responsible journalism, press freedom, and media security.
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