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MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) on Thursday urged Sen. Rodante Marcoleta to prove his claims that media personnel are “bayaran” (paid persons) or else retract his statement and apologize to journalists.
“These sweeping statements threaten media credibility and expose them to potential harm. Journalists have a duty to report accurately and impartially, and it is critical that public officials respect their role as watchdogs of accountability and truth,” PTFOMS said in a statement.
“Senator Marcoleta, who has previously championed accountability, should adhere to these ideals by either backing his claims with solid evidence or withdrawing his comments and apologizing to the journalists he has wrongfully accused,” it stressed.
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