Manila, March 27 -- Senator Grace Poe on Thursday cited the importance of print media in combating the spread of fake news, calling it a "bastion of accountability and responsibility" in a fast-moving digital age.

In a news release, Poe noted that while social media thrives on speed and virality, traditional print journalism upholds ethical practices, especially fact-checking.

"Print remains essential in media today because it is seen as a bastion of accountability and responsibility. Print media is trusted and can confidently brand itself as a guardian of truth," she said.

She noted that print and broadcast outlets have proven more resilient to accusations of misinformation compared to digital news platforms and social media.

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