00:00All threats or attacks to the media during the election are considered an election offense.
00:06This was given by Undersecretary Jose Torres Jr., Executive Director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security in his interview with Mike Abelay.
00:16This means that according to Usec Torres, there are heavy penalties for attacking the media.
00:23At the same time, Usec Torres cried out that their job is focused on the needs of the media, especially those who are affected by cyberattacks.
00:32Part of their mandate is to protect the security of those who work in the media.
00:39Meanwhile, they also have information literacy in assisting COMELEC, various media organizations, and candidates.
00:48That's why those who have plans to do bad things to the media should think twice.
00:54For our fellow media workers, let's continue to be balanced and ethical in our work.
01:02And let's not use our work to earn money, to be biased or favored by anyone.
01:12Let's remember that we, as media workers, serve the people.
