Editorial Policy
Our standards for responsible journalism
Editorial Policy
Breaking News Negros Oriental is committed to accurate, fair, independent, and responsible journalism in the public interest.
This Editorial Policy governs how we gather, verify, produce, and publish news across all Breaking News Negros Oriental platforms.
Breaking News Negros Oriental operates under the registered Philippine media entity Breaking News-Negros-Oriental News Agency Services and follows recognized journalistic standards of verification, accountability, and transparency.
Editorial Responsibility
The Publisher and Editorial Leadership of Breaking News Negros Oriental hold ultimate responsibility for editorial standards, ethics compliance, and publication decisions.
Publisher: Breaking News-Negros-Oriental News Agency Services
Operating Entity: Breaking News-Negros-Oriental News Agency Services
Country: Philippines
1. Accuracy and Verification
Accuracy is the foundation of our journalism.
Breaking News Negros Oriental:
- Verifies information before publication using credible sources
- Confirms claims with primary or authoritative references when available
- Distinguishes clearly between fact, allegation, and opinion
- Attributes unverified claims and states their status
We do not knowingly publish false, misleading, or fabricated information.
2. Fairness and Right of Reply
Breaking News Negros Oriental seeks fairness and balance in reporting.
Persons, organizations, or institutions subject to criticism or negative allegations are given reasonable opportunity to comment prior to publication when practicable.
If response is unavailable at publication time, we note that contact was attempted or that response was not received.
3. Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions are made independently and free from external influence.
Advertisers, sponsors, political actors, government entities, or business partners do not influence:
- Story selection
- News framing
- Headline writing
- Editorial conclusions
Sponsored, branded, or paid content is clearly labeled and separated from editorial reporting.
4. Sourcing Standards
Breaking News Negros Oriental prioritizes transparent sourcing.
- Named, on-the-record sources are preferred
- Official documents, data, and public records are used where available
- Anonymous sources are used only when information is of clear public interest and cannot be obtained otherwise
- Anonymous sourcing requires editorial approval
We do not publish anonymous accusations without supporting verification.
5. Conflicts of Interest
Breaking News Negros Oriental journalists and contributors must avoid conflicts that compromise objectivity.
They must disclose:
- Personal relationships with subjects
- Financial interests related to coverage
- Political or organizational affiliations relevant to reporting
When conflicts exist, stories are reassigned, disclosed, or declined.
6. Updates, Corrections, and Clarifications
Breaking News Negros Oriental corrects errors promptly and transparently.
Types of post-publication changes:
- Update: New information added
- Correction: Factual error fixed
- Clarification: Meaning refined without factual error
Significant corrections are noted within the article.
Readers may request corrections via: breakingnewsnegrosoriental@gmail.com
Subject: CORRECTION REQUEST
7. Attribution and Plagiarism
Breaking News Negros Oriental does not plagiarize or misrepresent sources.
We:
- Credit original reporting, data, and images
- Cite external information sources
- Respect copyright and licensing rules
Content aggregation without attribution is prohibited.
8. Opinion and Commentary
Opinion content is clearly labeled and separated from news reporting.
Opinion pieces may express viewpoints but must:
- Be based on verifiable facts
- Avoid defamation or false claims
- Disclose relevant interests when applicable
9. Harmful and Unlawful Content
Breaking News Negros Oriental does not publish content that:
- Incites violence or hatred
- Promotes illegal activity
- Contains defamation or false accusations
- Violates privacy without public-interest justification
- Exploits minors or vulnerable persons
Sensitive content is handled with editorial judgment and public-interest consideration.
10. Artificial Intelligence and Media Integrity
Breaking News Negros Oriental may use digital tools to assist production workflows.
However:
- AI tools do not replace editorial judgment
- AI-generated content is reviewed by human editors
- Fabricated or synthetic media presented as real is prohibited
We do not publish deceptive manipulated media.
11. Complaints and Editorial Concerns
Editorial concerns, ethical complaints, or accuracy issues may be submitted to:
Email: breakingnewsnegrosoriental@gmail.com
Subject: EDITORIAL CONCERN
Breaking News Negros Oriental reviews complaints and responds within a reasonable period.
12. Editorial Scope
Breaking News Negros Oriental publishes national and local Philippine news, governance reporting, business, technology, culture, and community journalism for a general audience.
Policy Updates
This Editorial Policy may be updated to reflect evolving standards, regulations, or newsroom practices.
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