“There is no crueler tyranny than that which is perpetuated under the shield of law and in the name of justice.” - Montesquieu The Malacañang Press Corps strongly condemns the National Telecommunications Commission’s (NTC) cease and desist order that shut down broadcast company ABS-CBN as a shameless and blatant attack on press freedom. NTC’s decision came after a … [Read more...] about Official statement of Malacañang Press Corps on the NTCs CDO against ABS-CBN
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Unesco Statement on 2020 Press Freedom Day
We are currently facing an unprecedented health crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic spreading across the world also represents a new challenge for the press, which was already battling smear campaigns and defamation. Today, citizens are on lockdown, eager for news like never before. And more than ever, the news must be fact-checked, verified. Because disinformation spreads as fast … [Read more...] about Unesco Statement on 2020 Press Freedom Day
Finally home for 183 Stranded Filipinos in Malaysia
DAVAO CITY ---The Philippine Embassy in Malaysia sent home 183 Stranded Filipinos in Malaysia. The Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur sent off a total of 183 Filipinos stranded in Malaysia on 28 April 2020 through mass repatriation it organized with the support of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Manila. Ferried via a Philippine Airlines chartered flight that … [Read more...] about Finally home for 183 Stranded Filipinos in Malaysia
Coronavirus response beyond politics
A call for unity was made by Iligan City’s Congressman Freddie Siao “to set aside our politics and differences” amid all this chaos brought about by the relentless coronavirus that’s causing COVID-19 which has resulted to a global pandemonium with scores of deaths across the globe. I commend the congressman for such bold declaration and I believe this is something … [Read more...] about Coronavirus response beyond politics
Teen Talk: COVID-challenge among teens
Being a teenager is a phase that all of us gets through. And I find it innate in us, teenagers, to be adventurous to the point of sometimes missing what is essential. Having fun though fascinates more the senses than being involved with serious tasks, but then again, we are being reminded of our social responsibilities when larger contexts take place. Being a teenager during … [Read more...] about Teen Talk: COVID-challenge among teens
