00:00The protection, safety, and security of media practitioners.
00:05Kayong lahat po iyon, mga kasama na din sa media.
00:09In a democracy, a free and vibrant press is essential to informing the public,
00:14holding power to account and shaping the national discourse.
00:17However, we are still faced with challenges that threaten the safety of those who perform this role.
00:24Violence, threats, and intimidation against media professionals
00:28remain concerns that require a united and concerned response,
00:32concerted response from all sectors involved in safeguarding press freedom.
00:38The collaboration between the PT forms and the Public Attorney's Office
00:42is instrumental in ensuring that acts of violence against media practitioners
00:47are thoroughly investigated, prosecuted, and ultimately, that justice is heard.
00:54It is also key to fostering an environment where journalists,
00:58can operate freely and without fear, knowing that there is a strong support system in place.
01:04I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the Public Attorney's Office,
01:10especially to Chief Perciida Acosta,
01:12for her unwavering dedication and steadfast commitment to press freedom and media safety.
01:18Her leadership and advocacy inspire us all to continue strengthening our efforts
01:25in protecting those who work tirelessly to uphold our right to information.
01:30Ma'am Acosta's dedication reflects the genuine concern of the PAO for the welfare of media professionals,
01:37and her support is truly instrumental in driving our shared mission forward.
01:44As we renew this agreement today, we reaffirm our dedication to pursuing the mandate of the task force
01:50to protect media workers, uphold the role of law, and promote accountability at every level.
01:58The work we do together is crucial in strengthening the rule of law,
02:03promoting transparency, and reinforcing the fundamental rights enshrined in our Constitution.
02:10Thank you all for your unwavering commitment and for being here today.
02:15Together, let us work tirelessly to ensure that the safety and security of our media professionals
02:20remain a priority and a reflection of our collective values.
02:25Thank you very much.
02:58Kasama po rin natin dito ang ating dalawang deputy chief public attorney.
03:02The senior one is deputy chief public attorney, Annalisa Soriano.
03:08And the recently appointed by the president,
03:12our very own doctor and attorney, Erwin Erwin.
03:17and the Energetic Regional Public Attorney for NCR
03:22and Head of the PAO Executive Services Staff
03:25Attorney Revelyn Ramos Takbano
03:28Sa lahat po ng kapatid sa media
03:30at sa lahat po ng sambay ng Pilipino
03:33na nakakapanood nitong live telecast natin
03:36via Facebook Live
03:37sa pangalan ng inyong lingkod
03:40President V. Rueda Acosta
03:41isang pong mapagpalaya at mapagpalang umaga para sa lahat
03:46Ako po'y nakatasa na magbigay ng message of commitment
03:50dahil ito pong memorandum of agreement
03:53tapipirmahan namin sa araw na ito
03:56ay muling pagtutuldo
03:58ng aming pagkakaisa
04:00ng Presidential Task Force of Media Security
04:03at maging ang nandito po kasama natin sa CHR
04:06Commission on Human Rights
04:09siyempre ang buong pwersa ng mga media
04:11mga representative na nandirito
04:14ay sama-sama po kami magtutulong-tulong upang
04:18maibigay ang buong karapatansang ayon sa konstitusyon
04:21para sa ating mga kapatid sa media
04:24kamakailan lamang ay mayroong isang pinatay na media sa Jensan
04:29kawaawa na di malang binigyan ang due process
04:35ang inihiling ko po sa mga may kapangyarihan o politiko
04:41kung may galit tayo sa mga reporter, broadcaster, writer, journalist
04:47na hindi kasuhan natin sa core
04:49bakit natin kailangang kitlin ang kanilang buhay o saktan
04:55ha, ha, ha, ha
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