Media Security
Suspect in killing of Ozamis City broadcaster arrested
August 28, 2019, 10:20 pm
MANILA – A suspect in the killing of DXOC-Ozamiz City anchorman Cosme Maestrado was arrested in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) announced on Wednesday. In a statement, the PTFoMS said joint operatives of San Juan Del Monte Police Station,… Read More
Kapa members tagged in Kidapawan radio anchor's slay
August 22, 2019, 8:56 pm
MANILA -- Three members of the Kapa-Community Ministry International (Kapa) were tagged in the murder of Brigada News FM radio anchor Eduardo “Ed” Dizon in Kidapawan City, Cotabato last July 10. In a Malacañang press briefing on Thursday, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO)… Read More
Ifugao journo shooting incident not work-related: PTFoMS
August 7, 2019, 5:56 pm
MANILA -- Initial findings of an investigation showed that the shooting incident supposedly involving a journalist in Ifugao province "could not have been" related to media work, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said on Wednesday. Brandon Lee was reportedly shot in front of… Read More
Broadcaster slay probe ‘quickly’ gaining ground, PTFoMS says
August 6, 2019, 2:54 pm
MANILA -- The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said investigation on the murder of Kidapawan City broadcaster Eduardo Dizon is proceeding with dispatch. This after Al P. Calica, Regional Prosecutor for Region 12 (Soccsksargen), immediately assigned City Prosecutor Mariam April… Read More
Kidapawan radioman's slay suspects charged with murder: PTFoMS
August 1, 2019, 5:25 pm
MANILA -- The suspects in the killing of Brigada FM anchor Eduardo Dizon in Kidapawan City have been identified and charged with murder, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PToFMS) announced on Thursday. The PTFoMS said murder charges were filed at the City Prosecutor’s Office of… Read More
ACT-CIS, PTFoMS push for protection of media workers
July 17, 2019, 5:36 pm
MANILA -- Citing the lack of laws that protect the rights of media practitioners, a party-list lawmaker said on Wednesday she filed a bill seeking to provide quality compensation and security of tenure for media workers. In a press launch, Anti-Crime and Terrorism Community Involvement and Support… Read More
Kudos to PNP for peaceful elections for media workers: Egco
May 16, 2019, 3:34 pm
MANILA -- Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director Jose Joel Sy Egco on Thursday lauded the Philippine National Police (PNP) for the generally peaceful media environment during the last mid-term elections. “Very few cases of media violence were recorded in the last… Read More
Media urged to partner with gov't to protect press freedom
May 3, 2019, 6:07 pm
MANILA-- The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) on Friday called on members of the media to partner with the government in protecting press freedom in the Philippines. "We are calling upon our colleagues in the media to be continuing partners in sustaining the gains in terms of… Read More
Int'l journo body, UNESCO 'pleased' with PTFoMS work
April 16, 2019, 5:00 pm
MANILA -- International organizations Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and 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… Read More
21 cops to secure journos, assist PTFoMS probe on media killings
April 10, 2019, 6:37 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has provided 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… Read More
PTFoMS lashes back at 'twisted' CMFR report
February 24, 2019, 3:19 pm
MANILA -- Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco fired back at media organizations claiming he is spreading disinformation for his recent remark in a press caravan in Belgium.In a statement on Sunday, the PTFoMS said Egco only echoed a… Read More
Ressa’s libel case not isolated, PTFoMS asserts
February 18, 2019, 1:57 pm
MANILA -- The libel case filed against Rappler chief executive officer Maria Ressa is not an isolated one, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said, insisting that press freedom is “alive and well” in the Philippines. PTFoMs also belied the claim that Ressa’s arrest is an… Read More
PCOO chief lauds PTFoMS, FOI for ‘very productive’ 2018
December 28, 2018, 5:21 pm
MANILA -- Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar commended the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) and Freedom of Information (FOI) for a job well done in 2018. Andanar expressed his appreciation to PTFoMS Executive, Undersecretary Joel Sy… Read More
PTFoMS seeks closer coordination with UNESCO
December 23, 2018, 7:13 pm
MANILA -- The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) will have closer coordination with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) beginning next year, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar said Sunday. In an… Read More
PCOO chief pays tribute to Maguindanao massacre victims
November 22, 2018, 10:40 pm
MANILA — Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Thursday paid tribute to the victims of Maguindanao massacre. This, as the communications chief, along with Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director Joel Sy Egco, led the… Read More
EU exec hails Duterte’s creation of PTFoMS
November 8, 2018, 3:41 pm
MANILA -- European Union (EU) Ambassador to the Philippines Franz Jessen described President Rodrigo Duterte’s move to form the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) as a good development in addressing media concerns in the Philippines. “The PTFoMS is indeed a welcome… Read More
PTFoMS elated as PH's global impunity index improves anew
October 30, 2018, 7:37 pm
MANILA – Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director, Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco, on Tuesday expressed elation after the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) listed the Philippines anew as among countries with improved status in addressing media killings. The CPJ has… Read More
PTFoMS condemns online attack on journo
September 22, 2018, 4:50 pm
MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has strongly condemned the online attacks against Inquirer Mindanao Bureau reporter Julie Alipala. “We strongly condemn this malicious meme, which was posted and shared multiple times by several Facebook users,” PTFoMS Executive… Read More
Guevarra appoints 353 prosecutors in media cases
September 21, 2018, 9:02 am
MANILA -- A total of 353 prosecutors in different parts of the country have been appointed to lead the investigation of media-related cases being handled by the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS). Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary and PTFoMS chairman Menardo Guevarra issued a… Read More
PTFoMS deploys special agents to Maguindanao
September 3, 2018, 4:15 pm
MANILA – Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director and Undersecretary Joel Egco led a team of special agents that left on Monday to conduct investigation in areas with highest cases of media killings including Maguindanao. Aside from Maguindanao province, Egco and his… Read More
