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As a key pillar in democracies, free and independent media plays a crucial role in the governance of the security sector.
Part of its watchdog role is to keep the public informed about the work of law enforcement and security institutions in the country, and expose wrongdoing and abuse. By doing so, journalists provide the public with facts that help them understand decisions made by the executive, legislative or judicial authorities on public safety and security.
The job doesn’t come easy because journalists encounter numerous obstacles and challenges when reporting on security-related topics and uncovering propaganda, state secrets, and other issues in the security sector.
For instance, the credibility of officials in this sector has been challenged following reports that they have been spreading fake information online and using government platforms to attack and red-tag the media.
Add to this the restrictions and problematic access to critical information needed by the public, and the seeming lack of trust between some security sector officials and the media.
How do journalists address challenges in verifying security-related issues given the nature of these organizations? Under what circumstances can journalists use and write about confidential documents like transcripts in their stories?
To answer these questions and more, MovePH, Rappler’s civic engagement arm will host “MovePH’s fact-checking webinar: Propaganda, state secrets and other issues in the security sector,” on Friday, October 23, at 4 pm.
Rappler managing editor Glenda M. Gloria and Gemma Mendoza, Rappler’s head of research, content strategy and partnerships, will join the discussion.
The webinar is free but slots are limited. You may register here. – Rappler.com
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