PH task force on media security chief’s term expires

FILE PHOTO: Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) head Paul Gutierrez. INQUIRER FILES

MANILA, Philippines — Journalist Paul Gutierrez on Wednesday announced that his term as executive director of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) has expired.

Gutierrez confirmed it after a document signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin was released online revealing that his post has “expired” and is “effective immediately.”

“I thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the opportunity to serve under his administration even for the brief duration of 1 year and 14 weeks since my appointment on May 25, 2023,” Gutierrez said.

“His decision to continue with the PTFoMS is the clearest message to all that he is committed to creating a safe media environment where every member of the press can practice their profession responsibly, professionally, and without fear,” he added.

Gutierrez also cited all the achievements the PTFoMS had so far under the Marcos administration, including solving five violent attacks against the press, and assisting in resolving incidents of threats and harassment.

He also announced that a database of suspects in the killing of journalists has already been completed and is set to be released to the public.

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