Filipinos Seek Stronger Freedom of Information Guarantee

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III campaigned for office in 2010 on the need for more freedom of information, and last week he assured the public he'd support such legislation before his term ends in 2016.   But advocates, who’ve sought passage of more clearly defined information rights for almost three decades, aren’t leaving this to chance. A coalition of press associations and civil society and business groups recently launched a signature drive to show support...

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