With more individuals relying on the Internet and social media for news, the role of today’s reporters have been in put in question. Other people, however, argue that traditional media—television, broadsheets and radio—are still the most trusted tools to educate and inspire the society.

Seasoned journalists and “24 Oras Weekend” anchors Jiggy Manicad and Pia Arcangel agreed with the latter sentiment and highlighted the importance of their profession with the prolifelation of online hoaxes and fake news.

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