Manila, Aug. 28 -- Malacanan Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Thursday emphasized the importance of responsible and ethical journalism to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities in the digital era.

Speaking before the media practitioners at the Ibis Styles Hotel Manila Araneta City in Quezon City, Castro recognized the crucial role of the Philippine press in safeguarding democracy by providing accurate, fair, and transparent information to the public.

"This conference is more than just a gathering of writers, reporters, scholars, and journalists. It is an exercise in ethical and responsible reporting - a reassurance that information is power and those who wield it have more responsibility than they can imagine," Castro ...