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Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director, has solicited the help of the media community in Kidapawan City on efforts to hasten investigation into the July 10 murder of local Brigada News FM broadcaster Eduardo “Ed” Dizon. “We need the support of the Kidapawan City media community to hasten […]
Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director Joel Sy Egco lauded the Philippine National Police (PNP) for the generally peaceful media environment during the last midterm elections. “Very few cases of media violence were recorded in the last political exercise. Historically, the exact opposite is the norm. We assumed that the peace and […]
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has requested the Philippine National Police (PNP) to place all of its units on heightened alert nationwide from May 10 to 15 to protect media workers who are either running for office or covering the elections. Undersecretary Jose Joel Sy Egco, PTFoMS Executive Director, made the request […]
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) is calling on members of the Philippine media to partner with government in protecting press freedom in the country. “We are calling upon our colleagues in the media to be continuing partners in sustaining the gains in terms of protecting press freedom and be reminded of the […]
The International organizations Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) were pleased with the work being done by the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS). PTFoMS executive director and Undersecretary Jose Joel Sy Egco met with officials of the CPJ and UNESCO to discuss the accomplishments […]
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has detailed 21 police officers to the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) as part of efforts to protect media practitioners, especially during the election season. PTFoMS Executive Director, Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, expressed gratitude to Police Security and Protection Group director, Police Brig. General Filmore Escobal, for this […]
The European Union (EU) is “satisfied” with the Philippine government’s explanation on the campaign against illegal drugs by the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte amid criticism that it is violating human rights. Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) executive director, Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, said the Philippine delegation, in a series of engagements in […]
The administration of President Rodrigo Duterte continues to protect the interest of media workers in the country, the recent Press Freedom Caravan held at the National Press Club of the Philippines in Manila has conveyed. The caravan, organized by the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), with the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) and […]
Press freedom was strenghtened in the country under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte said Maguindanao Governor Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu. In an interview during the 2018 National Anti-Drug Abuse Council Performance Award recently, Mangudadatu said intimidation and threats made to members of the media in his province have been significantly reduced since he was elected […]
Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar commended the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) and the Freedom of Information (FOI) program for a “job well done” in 2018. Andanar extended his appreciation to PTFoMS Executive, Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, and FOI Executive Director Kris Ablan in an interview with the two officials […]