08/06/2026
Philippine Journalist's Code of Ethics No. 8 mandates the presumption of innocence for all individuals accused of a crime until they are proven otherwise. ⚖️
It directs journalists to exercise extreme caution when publishing the names of minors and women involved in criminal cases. This protects their reputations from being unjustly tarnished in society before any formal conviction.
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