MANILA, Philippines - Filipino bloggers above 18 who have at least 5,000 followers on any social media platform can get accreditation to cover President Rodrigo Duterte’s events.
Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar, on Wednesday, August 9, signed Department Order No. 15 or the "Interim Social Media Practitioner Accreditation”. Such policy covers bloggers or social media personalities who "generate news and information regarding the activities of the President.”
Speaking to the media, Andanar said: “The purpose of this Order is to provide an interim system of accreditation for social media participation in the coverage of special events attended by the President, in order to generate news and information for the citizenry through social media platforms.”
Interested individuals may apply for accreditation at the Social Media Office (SMO), which is headed by PCOO Assistant Secretary and celebrity blogger Mocha Uson, a staunch supporter of Duterte. Uson will handle the accreditation process and monitor the policy which will be given a “test run” for 6 months.
Accreditation, which is free and voluntary, will be issued on a per-event or per-activity basis only, unless specified, and will be subject to clearance from the Presidential Security Group (PSG).
Accreditation can be withdrawn, suspended or cancelled if the blogger abuses rights and privileges extended by the PCOO or if he or she improperly uses the accreditation.
Previously, the PCOO was criticized by media practitioners for giving accreditation to Atty. Bruce Rivera, a known supporter of the Duterte administration, to cover the recent ASEAN Ministerial Meetings. Andanar explained that Rivera and several bloggers were accredited to cover the said event and help promote the meetings on social media.
-- Mini, The Summit Express
Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar, on Wednesday, August 9, signed Department Order No. 15 or the "Interim Social Media Practitioner Accreditation”. Such policy covers bloggers or social media personalities who "generate news and information regarding the activities of the President.”
Speaking to the media, Andanar said: “The purpose of this Order is to provide an interim system of accreditation for social media participation in the coverage of special events attended by the President, in order to generate news and information for the citizenry through social media platforms.”
Interested individuals may apply for accreditation at the Social Media Office (SMO), which is headed by PCOO Assistant Secretary and celebrity blogger Mocha Uson, a staunch supporter of Duterte. Uson will handle the accreditation process and monitor the policy which will be given a “test run” for 6 months.
Accreditation, which is free and voluntary, will be issued on a per-event or per-activity basis only, unless specified, and will be subject to clearance from the Presidential Security Group (PSG).
Accreditation can be withdrawn, suspended or cancelled if the blogger abuses rights and privileges extended by the PCOO or if he or she improperly uses the accreditation.
Previously, the PCOO was criticized by media practitioners for giving accreditation to Atty. Bruce Rivera, a known supporter of the Duterte administration, to cover the recent ASEAN Ministerial Meetings. Andanar explained that Rivera and several bloggers were accredited to cover the said event and help promote the meetings on social media.
-- Mini, The Summit Express
