The Philippine News Media

The Philippine news organizations are in such a state today: their comment seems increasingly unbearable, and the society is increasingly vigilant. Major events such as the infamous Maguindana massacre, the murder of 57 people including 34 journalists, and the recently finished 2010 Philippine elections, our country opened another chapter III. The Philippines welcomed our 15th president.

In the Philippines there is a problem with fake news, the political influence of social media is wonderful. After the Philippine election in 2016, Senator Francis Pangilinan said to investigate the behavior of the social media platform to spread fake news. Pangilinan sought penalties for the social media platform to provide misleading information to the public about their ideas. The message was to crush the opponent and use it as a means to advertise social media to mainstream media. According to media analysts, developing countries like the Philippines often have new social media and democratic opportunities to feel the issue of fake news more widely. Facebook is one of the largest platforms on open websites and can be used as a booster to influence public opinion by creating stories. Journalists often endanger their lives to post articles related to fake news in the Philippines.

The Philippine press is generally controlled by private companies, but the ethical guidelines of Philippine News Union believe that the press should be balanced and fair. Publishers are spokespersons of the "Fourth Industry" independent from the government and serve as a medium for people to make their voice. However, the high operating cost of news media entities means that they still rely on financing and sponsorship. The report means neutrality, but some people clearly become political parties. There is a right to freedom of this health, speech and opinion, but people have become cautious.