Malacañang said the Philippines’ improved global press freedom ranking proves that the administration does not seek to suppress free expression or move toward authoritarianism.
00:00The President is delighted with that latest ranking of the Philippines in relation to its upholding the press freedom.
00:11Okay, it shows that the President respects one's right of expression and the responsible journalism.
00:23So, it's a good thing to show the President that the President is not gearing towards dictatorship.
00:34It's too late to see the result that we can see in general.
00:40I'll just follow up.
00:41How can the present administration, particularly the Presidential Communications Office and other relevant agencies, ensure that the rights of media workers in the country are upheld and recognized?
00:56Especially when, unfortunately, there is only one veteran who will be elected.
01:01Noong pa pong 2024, ipinangako naman po ng Pangulo.
01:06And I quote, ang sabi po ng Pangulo,
01:09Be assured that we are doubling down on our commitment to protect our journalists and to uphold press freedom.
01:18We stand with you, hand in hand, in this fight.
01:21So, hanggang ngayon po, 2024 po yan sinabi ng ating Pangulo.
01:25At ngayon po, ay nakita niyo po ang nagiging resulta.
01:28Paiiktingin pa po ng ating Pangulo ng Administrasyon ang kalayaan sa pamamahayag.
