May 23, 2025

Tag: freedom of speech

  • House Tri Committee Inquiry Aims to Protect, Not Curb, Free Speech, Says Barbers

    Surigao del Norte Representative Robert Ace Barbers emphasized that the ongoing House Tri Committee (TriComm) investigation into the spread of fake news and harmful content on social media platforms is not designed to stifle freedom of speech. Speaking at the commencement of the panel’s second hearing, Barbers clarified that the hearings aim to uphold the…

    Written by

    Rowena Aquino

  • House Tri Committee Inquiry Aims to Regulate, Not Suppress, Free Speech

    Surigao del Norte Representative Robert Ace Barbers emphasized that the House Tri Committee’s investigation into the spread of fake news and harmful content on social media is not designed to curb freedom of speech. Speaking at the commencement of the committee’s second hearing, Barbers clarified that the hearings are meant to respect the constitutional right…

    Written by

    Grace Morales

  • House Tri Committee Inquiry Aims to Regulate Social Media, Not Curb Free Speech, Says Barbers

    Surigao del Norte Representative Robert Ace Barbers emphasized that the ongoing House Tri Committee (Tricomm) investigation into the spread of fake news and harmful content on social media platforms is not designed to stifle freedom of speech. Speaking at the commencement of the panel’s second hearing, Barbers clarified, “The purpose of these hearings is not…

    Written by

    Benigno Delos Santos

  • Election Candidates Urged to Keep Politics Out of Iglesia Ni Cristo Peace Rally

    The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a reminder to candidates in the upcoming May 12, 2025 national and local elections to refrain from politicizing the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s (INC) peace rally in Manila. Comelec Chair George Garcia emphasized the importance of respecting the religious nature of the event, urging candidates to avoid using it…

    Written by

    Jessica Manalili