Ripples and dominoes are the norm of each day all of it is closely interrelated; an event anywhere in the Philippines can have bad repercussions everywhere, our economies, our social structures, and every views and opinions we use to define ourselves. And that, is the reason why, in our interconnected world, information is more significant than gold and diamonds. We seek knowledge, insight, and, most importantly, some semblance of the facts about the issues we face every day. The press has been entrusted with the task of critiquing and stabilizing the administration and government. When a social evil lurks, or corrupt practices and injustice occur, the press is the first to speak out. Furthermore, we rely on the media to gather, prove, and share information that influences people's decisions. The people will be in the dark if the press is not allowed to do all of this. If even one of these rights and freedoms is taken away from the press, I believe the voiceless will be silenced. Worse, if the press is not allowed to do its job, those in power will be able to run the country as they please. As a result, citizens will be misinformed, rendering them powerless.
I can see how press freedom of expression is morally equivalent to dictatorship. When the government imposes press restrictions, it is evident that the government is attempting to conceal something. Only lies are hidden, not the truth. As a result, individuals will be duped into believing that the government is right all the time. As a result, the government will benefit absolute power once there is no organization to report the truth. Press freedom is critical to the smooth operation of democracy. People should be socially aware of what is happening on in the world. The ability to oppose the government is necessary; it keeps the administration on their toes and motivates them to do better for the nation. The media has a significant role to play in any type of government, democratic or totalitarian. The information they disseminate helps to shape public opinion. Conflict, guns, and weapons get to be a part of living when our law enforcers lose their way. As a result, I must make a commitment using the media to help others to get out of this rut. I should shine a light on the righteousness that Filipinos have demonstrated in the face of so much pain and misery, the tremendous ability of the poor to communicate what little they have, our nation's customs, damayan, pakikiramay, and bayanihan. Make no mistake about where the press needs to stand when something more like the "community pantry" is designed to appear bad or questionable in aspects of its intension. Undoubtedly, how else can we combat the forces of rage and hatred than by highlighting the ease with which we can do good.
