Press Freedom

Senator Risa Hontiveros Condemns SEC Order to Shutdown Rappler

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Senator Risa Hontiveros Condemns SEC Over Order to Shutdown Rappler Re-elected Senator Risa Hontiveros condemned the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) order to shut down online news organization Rappler. Hontiveros expressed her sadness over the administration’s threat to the free press in a statement. She emphasized that it is regrettable that this administration is coming … Read more

Rappler Receives Support From Celebrities On Fight For Press Freedom

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Filipino celebrities expressed their support to Rappler on its fight for press freedom following SEC’s decision to revoke its license  Social news website Rappler continues to fight for press freedom after the Securities and Exchange Commission revoked its licence. It was mentioned previously that the online news agency already received support from the opposition Senators. … Read more