(September 2, 2023) Padlet Discussion: Tips on Following the Code of Ethics by Therese San Diego Torres https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e Help your fellow student journalists abide by the Philippine Journalist's Code of Ethics. In your own words, share practical tips based on your research. Write your name and section before your comment/answer. For your reference, here is the link to the Philippine Journalist's Code of Ethics: http://www.columbia.edu/itc/journalism/j6075/edit/ethiccodes/PHILIP_1.html en-us 2023-09-01 13:14:05 UTC 2023-09-16 01:59:12 UTC hello@padlet.com 11. I shall comport myself in public or while performing my duties as journalist in such manner as to maintain the dignity of my profession. When in doubt, decency should be my watch word. tsandiegotorres3295 https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132755 2023-09-01 13:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132755 10. I shall accept only such tasks as are compatible with the integrity and dignity of my profession, invoking the 'conscience clause' when duties imposed on me conflict with the voice of my conscience. tsandiegotorres3295 https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132756 2023-09-01 13:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132756 9. I shall not take unfair advantage of fellow journalists. tsandiegotorres3295 https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132758 2023-09-01 13:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132758 8. I shall presume persons accused of crime of being innocent until proven otherwise. I shall exercise caution in publishing names of minors and women involved in criminal cases so that they may not unjustly lose their standing in society. tsandiegotorres3295 https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132759 2023-09-01 13:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132759 7. I shall not in any manner ridicule, cast aspersions on, or degrade any person by reason of sex, creed, religious belief, political conviction, cultural and ethnic origin. tsandiegotorres3295 https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132760 2023-09-01 13:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132760 6. I shall not commit any act of plagiarism. tsandiegotorres3295 https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132761 2023-09-01 13:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132761 5. I shall not let personal motives or interests influence me in the performance of my duties; nor shall I accept or offer any present, gift or other consideration of a nature which may cast doubt on my professional integrity. tsandiegotorres3295 https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132762 2023-09-01 13:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132762 4. I shall refrain from writing reports which will adversely affect a private reputation unless the public interest justifies it. At the same time, I shall fight vigorously for public access to information. tsandiegotorres3295 https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132763 2023-09-01 13:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132763 3. I shall resort only to fair and honest methods in my effort to obtain news, photographs and/or documents, and shall properly identify myself as a representative of the press when obtaining any personal interview intended for publication. tsandiegotorres3295 https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132764 2023-09-01 13:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132764 2. I shall not violate confidential information or material given me in the exercise of my calling. tsandiegotorres3295 https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132765 2023-09-01 13:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132765 1. I shall scrupulously report and interpret the news, taking care not to suppress essential facts or to distort the truth by omission or improper emphasis. I recognize the duty to air the other side and the duty to correct substantive errors promptly. tsandiegotorres3295 https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132766 2023-09-01 13:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tsandiegotorres3295/iiy050247zf80i2e/wish/2681132766