Marcoleta apologizes to media for ‘paid hacks’ remark: I didn’t mean it

Sen. Rodante Marcoleta has issued a public apology to the media after his controversial comment labeling journalists as "paid hacks." During a press briefing, he expressed regret for his choice of words, clarifying that it was not his intention to insult them. This incident has sparked significant backlash from the press, who view his remarks as a dangerous attack on press freedom, raising concerns about the relationship between lawmakers and journalists. Marcoleta's apology, while sincere, comes amidst a broader discussion on the health of free press in the Philippines.