Media Security
'Media security vanguards' to protect journos vs. poll violence
January 21, 2022, 5:39 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) on Friday officially launched its "media security vanguards" who will be assigned to protect journalists from threats of violence, discrimination, misinformation, and corruption ahead of the elections in May. In his speech at the… Read More
PTFoMS lauds PNP designation of media security focal person
January 14, 2022, 9:58 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) hailed the decision of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Dionardo Carlos to designate Col. Roderick Augustus Alba as the focal person in the protection and security of all journalists and media workers during the… Read More
PTFoMS condemns killing of former radioman in Tacurong
January 12, 2022, 8:56 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) on Wednesday decried the killing of a former radio commentator running for councilor in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat by motorcycle “riding-in-tandem” gunmen. “The government condemns in the strongest possible terms the… Read More
PNP focal persons as journos’ ‘first line of defense’ lauded
January 12, 2022, 5:41 pm
MANILA – Describing it as journalists’ “first line of defense,” Undersecretary Jose Joel Sy Egco, executive director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS), has welcomed the directive of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to designate officers of… Read More
PTFoMS condemns shooting of Cebu blocktimer
December 16, 2021, 8:11 pm
MANILA – Malacañang strongly denounced the shooting of Rico Osmeña, a blocktimer for radio station DYLA, who was shot while onboard a minibus traveling along Urdaneta St. in Barangay San Roque, Cebu City on Thursday. “The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) condemns the attack… Read More
Palace denounces ‘tragic’ murder of Pampanga journo
December 9, 2021, 3:21 pm
MANILA – Malacañang has denounced the killing of a Pampanga-based journalist who was repeatedly shot in Calbayog City in Samar on Wednesday. “We condemn in the strongest possible terms the tragic murder of Jesus ‘Jess’ Malabanan in Calbayog City,” Acting Presidential Spokesperson,… Read More
Murder rap filed vs. suspect in Davao journo’s slay
November 16, 2021, 2:32 pm
MANILA – A murder complaint has been filed against a suspect in connection with the killing of Newsline Philippines reporter Orlando “Dondon” Dinoy last Oct. 30, 2021, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said on Tuesday. Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, PTFoMS Executive… Read More
PTFoMS in 5th Gear: A Duterte Legacy
October 12, 2021, 9:54 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) is in high gear as it celebrated Monday its 5th year anniversary as the forefront agency of the government in defending press freedom by protecting the life, liberty and security of media workers in the Philippines. As one of… Read More
PTFoMS orders thorough probe into blocktimer’s death
July 22, 2021, 10:28 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS), through its Executive Director, Usec. Joel Sy Egco, condemned the killing of Reynante "Rey" Cortes, a blocktimer for radio station dyRB, who was shot dead by motorcycle “riding in tandem” gunmen in Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City… Read More
Creation of BARMM media security body urged
July 5, 2021, 4:46 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) called for the creation of a regional counterpart in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to ensure the safety of media workers and prevent another Maguindanao massacre from happening again. "I urge the… Read More
Case 'solved' as suspect in GenSan media exec slay nabbed
June 7, 2021, 8:19 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Police here have declared “solved” the murder of a female executive of media network Brigada Group of Companies following the arrest of the alleged gunman on Monday morning. Col. Gilberto Tuzon, city police director, identified the suspect as Ralph Gerald Antoy Sorabia… Read More
PTFoMS resolute on Rex Pepino case amid challenges
May 4, 2021, 2:07 pm
MANILA – As the death anniversary of radio broadcaster Cornelio “Rex” Pepino draws near, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) is highly confident that the official result of the inter-agency probe into his death will be released soon. Pepino, a veteran commentator and known… Read More
Another Ampatuan massacre suspect falls
April 25, 2021, 5:38 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) lauded the arrest of another suspect in the 2009 Ampatuan massacre in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao. In a report submitted to PTFoMS, Col. Donald A. Madamba, Provincial Director of the Maguindanao Police Provincial Office, said… Read More
Media workers in vax list due to vital roles: PTFoMS
April 16, 2021, 4:26 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) lauded on Friday the decision of the Inter Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF-EID) to include frontline media workers in the government’s priority list for Covid-19 vaccination. “The… Read More
PTFoMS bats for inclusion of media workers in A4 priority group
April 14, 2021, 4:31 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) is pushing for the inclusion of media workers in the government’s priority list for Covid-19 vaccination, citing their essential role as front-liners in providing news to the public about the deadly virus. In a letter addressed to… Read More
Hunt on for alleged broadcaster’s killer
April 2, 2021, 7:37 pm
MANILA – Authorities are hot on the trail of the alleged killer of John Michael Decano, a massage therapist and beautician who was killed more than a year ago and erroneously referred to as a broadcaster. Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS), through its Executive Director,… Read More
PTFoMS condoles with family of FM radio DJ ‘Inday Ruping’
March 29, 2021, 8:53 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has offered condolences to the family of comedian and disc jockey Rizalino Torralba of DYRD 102.3 Kiss FM, more popularly known as “Inday Ruping,” over her untimely death. “We at the Presidential Task Force wish to extend our… Read More
Murder raps filed vs Pangasinan radioman's killers
March 28, 2021, 7:39 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said murder charges have been filed against three suspects in connection with the killing of former Pangasinan news reporter and broadcaster Virgilio S. Maganes. Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, PTFoMS Executive Director, announced this… Read More
PTFoMS welcomes report citing PH gains in safety of journos
March 14, 2021, 5:02 pm
MANILA – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) recognition of the Philippines’ significant progress in protecting journalists is a “validation” of the Duterte administration’s efforts to uphold press freedom in the country, the Presidential… Read More
PTFoMS orders manhunt vs. suspect in broadcaster slay
March 7, 2021, 12:31 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to intensify its manhunt for fugitive Dante Encarnacion Tabusares, the primary suspect in the murder of broadcaster Eduardo Sanchez Dizon in Kidapawan City. In a memorandum issued to… Read More
