Independent media not necessarily anti-Marcos

by The Manila Times

May 22, 2022 12:10 am

THE government of President-elect Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. is poised to start its term not only with a clear mandate, but also with likely control of Congress. With that, the role of an independent media, the so-called Fourth Estate, becomes more critical in maintaining our democracy. But to be independent does not mean simply being anti-Marcos. It also entails being independent of political camps opposing the incoming president.

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