Manila, April 4 -- The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) on Friday said it is coordinating with the Department of Justice to evaluate its options following a court decision acquitting the accused in the murder of journalist Juan Jumalon.

"The PTFoMS will review the case proceedings in close coordination with the Department of Justice to assess aspects of the investigation and trial. We will explore all legal remedies available to bring the perpetrators to justice and will not allow this case to end without exhausting every means to establish accountability for this heinous crime," the task force said in a statement.

"PTFoMS remains unwavering in its mission to ensure that those who commit crimes against media profession...