MANILA, Aug. 30 -- The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to safeguard the rights and welfare of media practitioners.

As the nation observes National Press Freedom Day, the PTFoMS vowed active collaboration with media stakeholders to defend press freedom.

"Under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., we reaffirm our steadfast commitment to this mission," it said in a statement.

"Defending press freedom is not solely the responsibility of the government; it is a shared duty that falls upon each and every member of our society. We must stand united in our resolve to ensure that a free and vibrant press remains the bedrock of our democracy."

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