A PRIEST from the Manila archdiocese’s communications ministry appealed journalists to reaffirm their commitment to ethical practices and to resist corruption.
Fr. Roy Bellen, Manila Archdiocese media director, made the appeal in light of controversies involving two seasoned television and radio journalists who allegedly received P10 million each in exchange for an interview with a billionaire-contractor cited in the flood-control mess.
Bellen called on media practitioners “to remain steadfast in their pursuit of truth amid growing challenges to press freedom and journalistic integrity.”
“The media’s role is to uphold truth, promote justice, and serve the common good. When it fails to do so, it undermines its responsibility and harms society,” Bellen stressed.
