00:00The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines criticizes Vice President Sara Duterte over remarks denigrating Philippine news organizations and
00:09promoting social media as a truth platform.
00:11Duterte claims media in the Philippines fails to meet international standards.
00:16Duterte also accuses newsrooms of worshipping money and praises social media as an alternative platform to help people see the
00:23truth.
00:24NUJP says that by belittling the media, Duterte is borrowing from the dictator's playbook.
00:29Quote, controlling information and demonizing the independent press and weaponizing social media for her propaganda.
00:35The union notes, far from being subpar from global standards, Philippine journalists have received awards for their work and have
00:41been recognized by the international community.
00:44The NUJP also points out, social media, far from being a platform for truth, rewards this information with lies spreading
00:50faster than truth.
00:51It adds, if only Sara paid more attention to standards of governance and leadership instead of scapegoating the media,
00:58she would have avoided the predicament she is now facing before the Senate impeachment court.
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