Despite the supposed negative reports reaching international organizations, a Malacañang official said that the Philippine government is open to discussing the country’s human rights situation and that it is credible enough to address violations. Presidential Task Force on Media Security...
Another UN Special Rapporteur is coming to the Philippines to “appreciate the well-rooted and flourishing democracy” of the country, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday, Jan. 20. Irene Khan, UN’s rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression, will be in the country from...
United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan will meet with House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, and former senator Leila de Lima, according to Presidential Task...
Amid reports of shadowing and dangerous maneuvers experienced by various vessels in the South China Sea, China said Saturday, Jan. 13, "there is never any issue with freedom of navigation" in the contested waterway. According to the Chinese Embassy in Manila, the current situation in the South...
Advocates for the Philippine economy on Thursday, Jan. 4, called on the government to remove restrictive economic provisions on full foreign ownership in the Constitution. Foundation for Economic Freedom Inc., a group composed of former finance secretaries and businessmen, said in a statement that...
The Philippine government reaffirmed its commitment to promoting regional integration and cooperation with fellow Southeast Asian countries, along with promoting freedom of information and preserving press freedom, Communications Secretary Garafil said. Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil (RTVM...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, September 12 welcomed the Pasig City court’s decision to acquit Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Maria Ressa and Rapper Holdings Corp. (RHC) of tax evasion. The decision was promulgated by Pasig City Regional Trial...
Protecting the freedom of religion holds the key to our nation's progress. Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla stressed this on Tuesday, August 1, as he pointed out that following the teachings of one's faith would lead to true service and good governance. Committee on Cultural Communities and...
The Czech Republic Embassy in Manila agreed to fund a P1-million project with the Center for People’s Media (CPM) for a series of forums promoting democracy and press freedom that will culminate with the commemoration of the first death anniversary of slain broadcast journalist Percival “Percy...
I’ve never had issues facing a blank page. Some writers admit they dread having to start a page. Fearing the blank page can be translated to making oneself vulnerable as you present yourself to the world because once you hit that first key, you make yourself subject to both praise and attack or,...
It is the right of Filipinos to avail of their freedom of information from government entities, especially since their taxes pay the salaries of government employees. Sen. Robin Padilla, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, presides over a hearing on several...
ILOILO CITY – The provincial government of Antique led by Gov. Rhodora “Dodod” Cadiao has disowned a toilet project without cubicles in a park in the provincial capital of San Jose de Buenavista. THE controversial toilet project at the Evelio B. Javier Freedom Park in San Jose de Buenavista,...
