GMA Network, in collaboration with some of the country’s most reputable and prominent media organizations, academic institutions, and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), convened in a landmark event to form the largest partnership in the fight against disinformation.
Inspired by the Kapuso Network’s “Panata Kontra-Fake News” campaign, almost 60 partners heeded the call to be part of the Panata Kontra-Fake News Covenant Signing. Under the rallying cry, “Magkaisa Tayong Labanan ang Fake,” they pledged to uphold a shared responsibility and commitment to combating fake news and disinformation, standing united in the fight against disinformation.
Beyond industry leaders, this latest advocacy campaign also calls on every Filipino to stand in solidarity against the spread of fake news and disinformation.
Together with Gozon, also representing GMA during the covenant signing were President and CEO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong; and other GMA officials.
Among the roster of distinguished partners is COMELEC Chairman Atty. George Erwin M. Garcia.
Joining the Panata Kontra-Fake News Covenant signing are the representatives of some of the country’s most trusted media organizations: Philippine Daily Inquirer President and CEO Atty. Rudyard Arbolado; Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. publisher Herminio “Sonny” B. Coloma, Jr.; Manila Times chairman and CEO Dante “Klink” Ang II; Manila Standard publisher Rolando G. Estabillo; Daily Tribune president Willie Fernandez; Malaya CEO Antonio Macasaet; and Business Mirror publisher T. Anthony C. Cabangon.
Also pledging their support are PEP editor-in-chief Jo-Ann Q. Maglipon; Rappler co-founder and executive editor Glenda M. Gloria; #FactsFirstPH Coalition representative Pia Ranada; Sunstar president Gahum Vincent L. Garcia; PressOne.PH Multimedia editor Niceforo Vince A. Balbedina III; AllTV president Maribeth C. Tolentino; ZOE Broadcasting Network Inc. (ZOE) Programming sales and marketing head Nestor T. Layderos; Catholic Media Network (CMN) president and CEO Rev. Fr. Francis B. Lucas; MBC Media Group (MBCMG) president Ruperto S. Nicdao, Jr.; Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) represented by DZAS station manager Josephine C. Alabastro; and Quest Broadcasting Inc (Magic 89.9) DJ Tina Ryan.
Signing their commitment as well are the representatives of the biggest media organizations: Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) president Noel C. Galvez; Philippine Press Institute (PPI) executive director Ariel C. Sebellino; Manila Overseas Press Club (MOPC) chairman Antonio S. Lopez; Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) board member Regine Cabato; National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) chairman Jonathan de Santos; and Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) training director Rowena Paraan.
Also in solidarity are various universities: Adamson University president Fr. Daniel Franklin E. Pilario, CM; De La Salle University provost Dr. Robert Roleda; National University senior director for Corporate Marketing and Communications Adolfo J. Aran, Jr.; University of the East director Marketing and University Relations Department Edilberto B. Sulat, Jr.; University of the Philippines Los Baños director of Public Relations Mark Lester Del Mundo Chico; and Polytechnic University of the Philippines president Dr. Manuel M. Muhi.
Joining are the member schools of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA): Arellano University VP for Human Resources and director for Legal Affairs Atty. Frederick G. Dedace; Colegio de San Juan de Letran student council adviser Cora-Lynne Regencia-Navalta; De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde vice chancellor for Academics Angelo Lacson; Emilio Aguinaldo College president Dean of Student Affairs Ameena Oliva RRT, MAEd; José Rizal University member board of trustees Augusto Fabella; Lyceum of the Philippines University dean of student affairs Gladys Ramos; Mapúa University president and CEO Dr. Dodjie Maestrocampo; San Sebastian College – Recoletos president Fr. Rafael B. Pecson, OAR; and University of Perpetual Help System DALTA school director Arnaldo De Guzman.
Representing the academe as well are the regional school partners: University of St. La Salle Bacolod President Br. Joaquin Severino S. Martinez; De La Salle Lipa president vice chancellor for Academics Dr. Tessie Palma; Ateneo De Naga OIC Bro. Raymund E. Belleza, SJ; Silliman University OIC Strategic Partnerships Glynnis Jean Casiño; University of San Carlos VP for Academic Affairs Fr. Jesuraj Anthoniappen, SVD; Universidad De Dagupan COO Jann Alfred Arzadon Quinto; University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines president Dr. Ambrosio B. Cultura II; Central Mindanao University president Dr. Rolito G. Eballe; University of the Philippines Mindanao chancellor Dr. Lyre Anni E. Murao; Holy Cross of Davao College VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Teresa Fabiania; Notre Dame of Dadiangas University president Br. Manuel V. De Leon, FMS; Mariano Marcos State University OIC – chief Information Services Section Maria Kathrina Ysabel A. Antonio; University of San Agustin AB Communication academic supervisor Dr. Rhoda G. Campillan; University of the Philippines Visayas chancellor Dr. Clement C. Camposano; and Western Mindanao State University president Dr. Ma. Carla Ochotorena.
University of the Philippines Diliman, University of Santo Tomas, and Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) are also part of the alliance.
Supporting the campaign is digital platform Google through its head of Government Affairs and Public Policy Atty. Yves Gonzales.
