PTFoMS, NBI seals agreement on safeguarding journalists’ rights

Philippine Canadian Inquirer
February 19, 2026

(Photo courtesy: Presidential Task Force on Media Security/Facebook)

MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) inked an agreement on Wednesday, enhancing the protection of journalists’ rights.

The agreement mainly establishes a robust framework safeguarding media practitioners, prioritizing the seamless exchange of information between the two government agencies in media-related cases.

It was also said to reinforce joint investigation efforts to ensure that violations against members of the media are handled “swiftly, impartially, and with comprehensive oversight”.

“The NBI remains proactive, firm, and committed in its mandate to protect press freedom and uphold justice for members of the media,” said NBI Acting Director Atty. Angelito Magno.

“The inclusion of the NBI—the country’s premier investigative body—is seen as a critical step in addressing the culture of impunity. By integrating the Bureau’s forensic and investigative capabilities with the PTFoMS’s oversight, the government aims to fast-track the resolution of high-profile cases involving media workers,” the NBI said in a press release.