May 23, 2025

Tag: Free Speech

  • Philippine House Leader Advocates for Social Media Regulation to Combat Fake News

    In a recent session in Manila, a senior official from the House of Representatives urged for new laws to manage social media platforms, aiming to reduce the spread of false information and harmful content while safeguarding free speech. During a joint hearing by the House Committees on Public Order and Safety, Information and Communications Technology,…

    Written by

    Marites Hernandez

  • Supreme Court’s 2024 Performance: 87% Clearance Rate Achieved

    The Supreme Court (SC) of the Philippines reported a clearance rate of 87% for the year ending September 30, 2024, having resolved 4,294 cases. This rate reflects the proportion of cases resolved against those newly filed, while the disposition rate stood at 22%, indicating the percentage of cases resolved from the total existing cases. Throughout…

    Written by

    Eliza Pascual