MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. celebrated World Press Freedom Day by commending journalists for their crucial role in maintaining transparency and combating misinformation. In a statement on X, Marcos highlighted the essential function of journalists as the defenders against the spread of fake news and misinformation.
According to Philippines News Agency, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) further underscored its commitment to press freedom, emphasizing its efforts to protect journalists' rights and improve their working conditions. The PCO vows to support journalists in their efforts to provide accurate information and to maintain a free and independent press.