Manila, April 14 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) has urged campus journalists to uphold truth and lead in fact-checking amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the evolving media landscape.

DepEd made the call as it officially opened the 2026 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) in Ormoc City on Monday.

In a speech, DepEd Undersecretary for Learning Systems Strand Carmela Oracion called on young campus journalists to pursue responsible journalism to help combat misinformation and disinformation.

"Now more than ever, the role of the student-journalist is vital, for they are called to lead in fact-checking and to stand as defenders of verified, credible, and truthful information for the public," she said.

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