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Last Updated: July 2026
DailyNews.ph is dedicated to providing independent, non-biased, and accurate journalism to the people of the Philippines. Our mission is to serve the public interest through rigorous reporting and unwavering adherence to journalistic ethics.
1. Accuracy and Verification
Accuracy is the foundation of our credibility. DailyNews.ph operates under a strict verification protocol:
- Primary Sourcing: We prioritize firsthand accounts and official documents. Information from secondary sources must be corroborated by at least two independent, credible entities.
- Fact-Checking: Every factual claim is cross-referenced by our research desk. Statistical data is verified against official government records (PSA, NEDA) or reputable international organizations.
- Visual Integrity: Images and videos are scrutinized for digital manipulation or misleading context before publication.
2. Independence and Non-Biased Reporting
Editorial independence is paramount. We maintain a strict separation between our newsroom and any commercial or political interests.
- No Political Affiliation: DailyNews.ph does not support any political candidate, party, or ideology. Our reporting is driven by evidence, not agenda.
- Conflict of Interest: Our journalists are prohibited from accepting gifts, favors, or compensation from sources or subjects of their reporting.
- Commercial Separation: Advertisers and sponsors have no influence over editorial decisions or content. Sponsored content is clearly demarcated with "SPONSORED" labels and served in dedicated sections.
3. Sourcing and Attribution
Transparency about where we get our information helps our audience judge its value.
- Anonymous Sources: We avoid using anonymous sources unless the information is vital to the public interest and the source faces genuine risk of reprisal. In such cases, the source's identity must be known to the senior editor.
- Plagiarism: DailyNews.ph has a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism. All third-party content, including quotes and data, must be explicitly attributed.
4. Corrections and Accountability
We are committed to correcting errors quickly and transparently.
- Transparent Corrections: When a significant error is identified, we append a correction notice to the top of the article, clearly stating the original error and the updated information.
- Public Feedback: We encourage our readers to flag potential inaccuracies through our dedicated "Submit Tip" portal.
5. AI Assistance and Editorial Transparency
DailyNews.ph utilizes modern computational and artificial intelligence technologies to assist in real-time wire monitoring, emergency disaster data aggregation, and multilingual translation. Our editorial principles regarding technology are transparent:
- Data & Wire Ingestion: Automated data pipelines assist our newsroom in monitoring official announcements from government agencies (e.g. PAGASA, PHIVOLCS, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) and verified international wire feeds.
- Mandatory Human Oversight: All AI-assisted research and draft generation operate under editorial supervision. Technology is treated as a research assistant, not a replacement for journalistic judgment.
- Source Attribution: We strictly avoid unverified claims. Every dispatch cites the primary agency, public document, or originating correspondent responsible for the underlying data.
- Editorial Contact: Inquiries regarding editorial standards, source verification, or correction requests should be directed to our editorial board at news@dailynews.ph.