The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Thursday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting a free media environment where journalists can safely work with no fear of reprisals, marking its 30th World Press Freedom Day.

In a statement, the PCO acknowledged that journalists and media organizations face threats, intimidation, harassment, violence, and other challenges in fulfilling their essential role to provide the public with relevant information.

The PCO condemned all attacks on press freedom and called for the protection of journalists and media workers worldwide

During the 50th anniversary of Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP), President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., through a speech, promised to continue working “hand-in-hand” in media to bolster press freedom and to ensure that media practitioners are protected, as well as their rights in the practice of their profession.

Marcos committed to continue working hard and climbing the way up in the global press freedom rankings.

In his speech, the President recognized the media's "instrumental role" in informing citizens, changing public opinion, and "even triggering social mobilization and change."

He asked the press to "lead and foster public debate, truth, and credibility, the rule of law, particularly in the practice of broadcasting, news reporting, and information dissemination."

Marcos also praised KBP for firmly establishing itself as an "institution of national significance" and an "efficient instrument of public service in Philippine society."