The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) renewed its commitment to protect journalists and pursue full accountability as the country observed the 16th anniversary of the Maguindanao Massacre on Sunday, Nov. 23. In a statement, the PTFOMS said it stands with the families of the 58...
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has launched an investigation into alleged death threats made by Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, the self-proclaimed whistleblower in the missing sabungero case, against a television reporter. PTFoMS Executive Director and Undersecretary Jose...
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) has expressed "serious concern" over the harassment of media personnel during the mid-term elections on May 12. Davao City residents cast their vote in different precincts on Monday, May 12. (Keith Bacongco/MANILA BULLETIN) The task force said...
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) welcomed a recent report saying that no journalists were killed in the Philippines last year, saying this was a significant step in their efforts to ensure the safety of media workers. File photo The PTFOMS said this after a Committee to...
President Marcos has decided not to extend the term of office of journalist Paul Gutierrez as the executive director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS). Former PTFoMS executive director Paul Gutierrez (RTVM Screenshot/File photo) In a letter dated Sept. 12, 2024, to Justice...
Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director Paul Gutierrez appealed to lawmakers in the House of Representatives to be careful of the statements of former Bureau of Customs (BOC) intelligence officer Jimmy Guban, saying the Congress might lose its credibility if they would...
A Malacañang task force has condemned the alleged physical attack against a journalist covering a transport strike in Quezon City on Monday, June 10. Radio reporter Val Gonzales is covering a protest of 'Manibela' when he is allegedly punched by members of the transport group in Quezon City on...
ILOILO CITY – The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines has urged the Presidential Task Force on Media Security to investigate the threats made by Mayor Jerry Treñas here against reporters. MAYOR Jerry Treñas is visibly angry in a May 20 press conference where he threatened to file...
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) announced on Saturday, March 16, that two of the three suspects in the killing of Misamis Occidental broadcaster Juan “DJ Johnny Walker” Jumalon were arrested. Radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon (Photo from 94.7 Gold FM Calamba/Facebook) ...
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) deemed it "unfair" to downgrade the current inter-agency efforts to stop violence against the media in the country, citing that recent cases of violence against journalists have been resolved. UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan and PTFoMS...
While the government accompanied United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene Khan in her engagements during her stay in the Philippines, she was given the freedom to meet personalities outside the government. UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan (Photo courtesy of Presidential Task Force on Media...
Despite the supposed negative reports reaching international organizations, a Malacañang official said that the Philippine government is open to discussing the country’s human rights situation and that it is credible enough to address violations. Presidential Task Force on Media Security...
