KBP CODE OF ETHICS Part 1. Program Standards Article 1. News and Public affairs  News must be able to inform the public, must have at least 30 minutes program in all radio stations, and must be factual and straightforward.  Accepting any form of bribery to publish falsity or to make stories prevalent is prohibited.  Expressing personal opinions is discouraged to avoid planting biases on the listeners.  Selection of credible sources must be carefully done.  Identity of news sources must me stated, unless confidentiality was demanded upon getting the news.  Airing of rumours or gossips shall in lieu of news is prohibited.  Unconfirmed reports shall not be aired unless immediately necessary for public knowledge, and must be verified as soon as possible.  Interviews must be properly presented and must not be edited.  Conventional methods must first be used. Unconventional methods are only used if the there are no others resorts.  Only trained journalists shall use unconventional techniques in information gathering.  Labels and identity of subjects of audio, video and photo files must be visible in time broadcasting.  Re-enactment of events must be clearly labelled.  News and commentaries must not be sensationalized. Article 2. Analysis and Commentaries  Analysis and commentaries shall be able to encourage public discussion of issues, shall be handled by persons who practice broadcasting ethics, and shall inform the public of current issues.  Contrasting ideas shall be presented fairly, and must not distort the facts. Article 3. Coverage Involving Children  The child dignity must be respected and his/her innocence must not be exploited.  Sensationalizing disabled children or children belonging to ethnic groups must be avoided.  “Ambush” interviews of children are avoided. Respect for their privacy must always be observed.  Children shall be protected for emotional stress, shall be consented before interviewed, ans mist be interviewed by authorized persons only.  Bribing children to re-tell traumatic experienced is prohibited.  Any programs/materials involving children must comply with the laws. Article 4. Personal Attacks  Personal attacks against to any person or fellow broadcaster are prohibited.  When personal attacks are aired, an opportunity to reply must be granted to the attacked person/institution. Article 5. Correcting Mistakes  When a mistake is aired, it must be identified and corrected. Article 6. Crime and Crisis Situations  The coverage of crimes in progress/crisis situations shall consider safety above public interest, and shall not provide support to the perpetrator.  Plans of resolving the situation must not be broadcasted.  The station/personnel must not engage in communication with the perpetuator without coordination with officers.  Anchors/reporters/station personnel shall not initiate negotiations or interfere with negotiations conducted by officers.  Provoking the perpetuator is prohibited.  Persons taken into custody by authorities must not be identified unless formal complaint against them has been filed. Article 7. Individual Rights  The right to privacy of individuals must be respected.  Persons grieving must be treated with sensitivity. They shall be allowed to grieve in private.  News coverage must not interfere with one’s right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Proper labelling of persons should be observed to protect their reputation and safety.  Humiliation of any persons is prohibited. Article 8. Political Propaganda