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Salceda: The Hague’s ‘other ruling’ affirms PH urgent call to end climate ‘injustice’
Former Albay lawmaker Joey Sarte Salceda has hailed the recent historic advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague which affirms the Philippines’ previous call to the international community to act decisively on climate ‘injustice’ the vulnerable countries have long suffered. Salceda, former co-chair of the UN Green Climate Fund and UN…
Nelson S. Santos Appointed Chairman and Director for Media Affairs of PAPI
MANILA — The Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) proudly announces the appointment of Nelson S. Santos as its new Chairman and Director for Media Affairs. Mr. Santos brings with him a decade of proven leadership and dedication to the media industry, having served as PAPI President for three consecutive terms from 2015 to…
Associate Justice Villanueva Affirms Support for New PAPI Leadership
MANILA — In a strong show of confidence and commitment to the future of Philippine journalism, Supreme Court Associate Justice Raul B. Villanueva has expressed his full support for the newly installed leadership of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI), headed by President Rebecca Madeja-Velásquez and Chairman/Director for Media Affairs Nelson S. Santos….
PTFOMS Hails Court’s Acquittal of Bacolod Journalist in Libel Case
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) applauds the Bacolod City Regional TrialCourt Branch 53’s decision to acquit journalist Erwin “Ambo” Delilan, formerly of SunStar-Bacolod,after nearly two decades of legal proceedings. The court determined the prosecution failed to prove libel charges beyond a reasonable doubt, chargesthat arose in 2005. Delilan’s reporting on a dispute…
PAPI ELECTS ITS NEW BOARD FOR 2025-2028
By Binsoy Velasquez MANILA, PHILIPPINES — One of the country’s largest and oldest media organizations representing the publishing sector, the Publisher’s Association of the Philippines Inc. (PAPI), has elected its new set of board members last June 24, 2025, at the National Press Club in Intramuros, Manila. The newly elected officials are now-President, Rebecca M….
PAPI ELECTS ITS NEW BOARD FOR 2025-2028
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — One of the country’s largest and oldest media organizations representing the publishing sector, the Publisher’s Association of the Philippines Inc. (PAPI), elected its new set of board members last June 24, 2025, at the National Press Club in Intramuros, Manila. The newly elected officials are now-President, Rebecca M. Velasquez (former executive vice…
PCO Secretary Jaybee Ruiz Urges United Front Against Fake News at PAPI 2025 Midyear Assembly and National Elections
During the 2025 Midyear General Assembly of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI), the spotlight turned to the urgent fight against disinformation as Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Hon. Jaybee C. Ruiz took the stage. Speaking before a diverse gathering of media practitioners at the National Press Club in Manila on June 24,…
Statement in Response to Irene Khan’s Report on Media Freedom and the Issue of Impunity
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) welcomes the report released by UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan, which underscores issues related to press freedom and the safety of journalists and civil society actors in the Philippines. The report acknowledges the positive steps undertaken by the government, such as the adoption of the UN Action…
Marcos to new PNP chief: Clean up ranks, restore public trust
MANILA – Clean up the police force, act swiftly against erring officers, and ensure the police remain a source of public reassurance and protection. These were among President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s firm marching orders to new Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III, who officially took over the reins of the 231,000-strong police…
Press Statement on the Harassment of Media Personnel during this Mid-term Elections
“Such acts undermine press freedom and the essential role of the media in a democratic society,” saidJose Torres Jr., Executive Director of PTFOMS. “We do not tolerate attacks on media professionalswho are performing their duties as responsible citizens during the elections. We will vigorously pursuecases against those found to be endangering the lives of journalists.”…