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,...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Thursday, June 22 said she has no qualms supporting any moves to pass the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill into law. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda (Senate PRIB Photo) President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. recently called on...
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong" Marcos Jr. wants all branches of government to uphold freedom of information in their day-to-day operations, saying it is in the country's best interest. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel B. Pabalate) Speaking before international information...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has renewed his government's commitment to enact a Freedom of Information (FOI) Law as this would stem the tide of disinformation and misinformation online. *INFORMATION CONFERENCE — President Marcos keynotes the 14th Edition of the International...
A media and information literacy program will be undertaken by the government as part of its goal to combat fake news. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. made the statement in his speech during the 14th edition of the International...
