Sereno tells youth to use different platforms as they campaign to hold government accountable in curbing disinformation. FactsFirstPH
Truth-telling is both a right and responsibility of every Filipino, and telling the truth is high in the list of any government’s accountability.
“Public office is not material possession but a public trust,” she reminded Filipinos. “The Constitution says public officers must always be accountable. It is automatic and there is no need for public demand because it is part of their oath of office.” Agencies like the Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, National Historical Commission of the Philippines, and National Commission for Culture and the Arts have the duty to promote truth, as spelled out in the charter, said Sereno.
“If the preamble requires a regime of truth, it should always be there. Congress can do a lot to protect free press like increasing the legal bar to avoid lawfare or weaponization of the law against the press. Free press always sides with the people and it is important to transparency,” Sereno said.HOW TO BE A TRUTH-TELLER.
“If we are not aware and knowledgeable, we have the drug war, the government using violence to solve crime; poverty and hunger, political corruption leading to insurgency and extremism,” she pointed out.
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