PCOO rejects EU Parliament call to drop charges vs. Ressa By Azer Parrocha Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (File photo) MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – A Palace official on Sunday rejected the call of European lawmakers for Philippine government to drop all charges against Rappler chief executive Maria Ressa, standing by the legitimacy of the criminal charges against … Continue reading
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Philippines press ‘too free’: political analyst
PH press ‘too free’: political analyst By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — A political analyst on Saturday said the press in the country is “too free and almost licentious”, a day after a ranking United States official raised the importance of press freedom in the Philippines. “As you can see in … Continue reading
World’s Press Condemns Attack Against Charlie Hebdo
News Release World’s Press Condemns Attack Against Charlie Hebdo The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the World Editors Forum condemns today’s attack against French satirical publication Charlie Hebdo that has left 12 dead and at least four seriously injured. “We condemn in the strongest possible terms this outrageous atrocity and stand … Continue reading
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