Go lauds signing of three new laws
Published Sep 26, 2019 01:53 pm
By Mario Casayuran
Neophyte Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go commended Thursday the passage of new laws that would help fight bank system hacking, promote press freedom, and enhance transnational higher educational programs.
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go (MALACAÑANG PHOTO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN)
Go issued the statement following the signing into law of Republic Acts (RA) 11449, 11458 and 11448.
RA 11449, also known as "An Act Providing for Additional Prohibitions to and Increasing Penalties for Violations of Republic Act No. 8484, also known as the 'Access Devices Regulation Act of 1998,” declares bank system hacking and automated teller machine (ATM) skimming as economic sabotage which carries stiffer punishment, such as life imprisonment and fine of up to P5 million.
Under RA 11449, mere possession of any type of skimming device or even illegal attempts to access an application or online banking account will also now be punishable without regards as to whether the attempt resulted to actual monetary loss to the account holder or not.
RA 11458 expands the coverage of exemptions regarding the revelation of sources of published news or information obtained in confidence by including journalists from broadcast and news agencies.
Under the new law, "any publisher, owner or duly recognized or accredited journalist, writer, reporter, editor, columnist and media practitioner involved in writing, editing, production and dissemination of news for mass circulation, whether in print, broadcast or electronic mass media, cannot be compelled to reveal the source of any news item, report or information."
The amended law, RA 53, passed in 1946, and amended by RA 1477 in 1956, did not include electronic journalism as the internet was then non-existent.
Go acknowledged the importance of press freedom in honing an informed and enlightened citizenry.
“By providing individuals with the chance to gain and impart knowledge, you help foster public discourse and bring meaningful and lasting change in our society,” he said.
RA 11448, or "The Transnational Higher Education Act," allows foreign institutions to establish schools in the Philippines.
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) will "formulate a coherent national strategy encouraging and facilitating the establishment of the most effective forms of transnational higher education programs and institutions."
Various modes were also identified in the measure to allow Foreign Higher Education Institutions (FHEIs) to establish a commercial presence or engage in the business of providing educational services in the country.
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go (MALACAÑANG PHOTO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN)
Go issued the statement following the signing into law of Republic Acts (RA) 11449, 11458 and 11448.
RA 11449, also known as "An Act Providing for Additional Prohibitions to and Increasing Penalties for Violations of Republic Act No. 8484, also known as the 'Access Devices Regulation Act of 1998,” declares bank system hacking and automated teller machine (ATM) skimming as economic sabotage which carries stiffer punishment, such as life imprisonment and fine of up to P5 million.
Under RA 11449, mere possession of any type of skimming device or even illegal attempts to access an application or online banking account will also now be punishable without regards as to whether the attempt resulted to actual monetary loss to the account holder or not.
RA 11458 expands the coverage of exemptions regarding the revelation of sources of published news or information obtained in confidence by including journalists from broadcast and news agencies.
Under the new law, "any publisher, owner or duly recognized or accredited journalist, writer, reporter, editor, columnist and media practitioner involved in writing, editing, production and dissemination of news for mass circulation, whether in print, broadcast or electronic mass media, cannot be compelled to reveal the source of any news item, report or information."
The amended law, RA 53, passed in 1946, and amended by RA 1477 in 1956, did not include electronic journalism as the internet was then non-existent.
Go acknowledged the importance of press freedom in honing an informed and enlightened citizenry.
“By providing individuals with the chance to gain and impart knowledge, you help foster public discourse and bring meaningful and lasting change in our society,” he said.
RA 11448, or "The Transnational Higher Education Act," allows foreign institutions to establish schools in the Philippines.
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) will "formulate a coherent national strategy encouraging and facilitating the establishment of the most effective forms of transnational higher education programs and institutions."
Various modes were also identified in the measure to allow Foreign Higher Education Institutions (FHEIs) to establish a commercial presence or engage in the business of providing educational services in the country.