ADVERTISEMENTNUJP Chair Jonathan de Santos mentioned that although the Sotto Law is meant to safeguard journalists and their sources, it doesn’t excuse reporters from verifying information prior to making it public. “That (Sotto Law) is not a license for us to make unfounded claims. De Santos’ reminder comes after Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) talent Jeffrey Celiz claimed that he was being denied the right to invoke the Sotto Law. Because of this, the House committee cited the SMNI talent in contempt. De Santos, however, noted that it is not for NUJP to determine whether Celiz and Badoy are journalists.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 10, 2023 21:24 UTC