Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) on Monday welcomed a report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) stating that no Filipino journalist was killed in 2024, calling it a significant step in efforts to ensure media safety in the country.

In a statement, PTFoMS executive director Undersecretary Jose Torres Jr. recognized the "hard work and dedication" of stakeholders in upholding the principles of press freedom and protecting the lives of media professionals.

"The absence of journalist killings in 2024, as reported, is a testament to the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, media organizations, and civil society, in promoting a safer environment f...