Bato slammed for claiming there’s no press repression in PH
Veteran journalists slammed Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s claim that there is no press repression in the Philippines.
‘Media owners the weak link in fight for free press’
The shutdown of media giant ABS-CBN has created a chilling effect especially on media owners who don’t want their business interests caught in the crossfire of Duterte’s clash with the press, journalists said in a Press Room podcast on Saturday, May 8.
US State Department on Ressa cyber libel verdict: PH must uphold free expression
US State Department spokesman Morgan Ortagus said on Tuesday the United States was concerned over the Manila trial court’s verdict, “and calls for resolution of the case in a way that reinforces the U.S. and Philippines’ long shared commitment to freedom of expression, including for members of the press.”