Honesty and Transparency
In our pursuit of journalistic integrity, it is imperative to uphold the principles of accuracy, truthfulness, and fairness.
Fabrication or distortion of facts, imagery, sound, or data is strictly prohibited.
Photos or videos that are posed or re-enacted must be clearly labeled as such to maintain transparency.
Sources utilized in our content must be reliable and credible, with clear identification of their identity and any potential motivations or interests they may have.
Plagiarism and copyright violations are strictly prohibited.
Errors, if any, must be rectified promptly, comprehensively, and transparently to maintain the trust of our audience.
When featuring criticism of individuals or groups, it is imperative to provide them with the opportunity to respond.
Articles should specify the method of interviewing employed, whether it be in person, by phone, email, etc.
Proper attribution of all sources is paramount, including attribution by name and, whenever feasible, by providing a link to the original source.
Ensuring Accuracy
In our commitment to accuracy, it is imperative that all statements presented within quotes are transcribed verbatim and attributed correctly.
While we may clean up pauses and filler words like “um” or “you know,” such edits should not materially alter the intended meaning of the speaker’s words.
Paraphrased statements must accurately convey the speaker’s position, presented within a fair and accurate context, and properly attributed to the source.
Before publication, writers and editors are required to meticulously verify factual details, including but not limited to names, titles, dates, proper noun spellings, accuracy of quotes, and the credibility of both primary and secondary sources.
Upholding Integrity
It is acknowledged that staff and contributors of Mabuhay Canada Media Inc. may engage in activities such as posting on personal social media accounts, being published in other outlets, or participating as speakers at events not organized by Mabuhay Canada Media Inc.
In such instances, it is imperative for staff and contributors to explicitly state that their views are their own and do not necessarily reflect or represent those of Mabuhay Canada Media Inc.