Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles, in an interview, assured that the Marcos Administration will cooperate with the different media organizations and added that press freedom will not be tainted. 

The Palace ensured a well-defined dialogue with the media despite the report being critical of the government. 

“You’re free to talk. We’re not changing anything. Whatever freedom we have now will always be our freedom. Our Constitution guarantees that,” she said.

President Bongbong Marcos Jr., according to Cruz-Angeles, ensured that the rights of the journalists are still being protected and prepared to receive constructive and dissent criticism from the media. 

Marcos Jr recently spearheaded the oath-taking of the newly elected officials of the National Press Club (NPC).Sworn into office were Lydia Bueno (Remate, president); Kristina Maralit (Manila Times, vice president); Paul Gutierrez (People’s Journal, secretary); Mina Navarro (Abante, treasurer); Leonel Abasola (PNA, auditor).

Others inducted were NPC Directors Alvin Murcia (Daily Tribune), Aya Yupangco (DWIZ), Jean Fernando (Manila Bulletin), Nats Taboy (Remate), Madelynne Dominguez (Manila Bulletin), Jun Mendoza (Philippine Star); Jeany Lacorte (Abante), Benedict Abaygar (Manila Times), Bobby Ricohermoso (Saksi), and Joe Torres (UCA News). (PNA) 

The NPC is one of the oldest media organizations in the country. 

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