Philippines Urges Stronger Protections for Journalists on Press Freedom Day

Filipino lawmakers and the Commission on Human Rights have called for enhanced legal safeguards for media workers amid rising threats to press freedom. The appeals coincide with World Press Freedom Day, emphasizing the critical role of independent journalism in safeguarding public access to information.

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Protect journalists, Filipinos’ right to the truth – Legarda

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda called for stronger protection for journalists and other media workers on Thursday, National Press Freedom Day, stressing that a free and secure press is essential to the public’s right to truthful, timely, and reliable information. In a statement, Legarda pointed out that the Philippines ranked 114th out of 180 countries

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