Alexis Romero – The Philippine Star January 30, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has designated “media security vanguards” who would handle threats against journalists during the election period, a Palace official said yesterday. Presidential Task Force on Media Security executive director Joel Egco said there is a need to assign media security focal persons, as studies have shown that there is a spike in violence against media workers before, during and after elections. “We are doing everything to protect our colleagues… I thank the DILG (Department of…