MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo has stressed the importance of a free press in fighting problems brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that these can be solved through an accurate reporting of issues and solutions.
In her statement on Monday, World Press Freedom Day, Robredo said that the country — from communities to leaders in the government — must support a free press that allows the public to fairly assess the problems exacerbated by the health crisis and the measures that may solve them.
“Our capacity to successfully overcome the urgent challenges of our time — including the current pandemic — depends on an accurate, and truthful, appreciation …
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