Tag: Robert Ace Barbers
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Philippine Lawmaker Advocates for Deuterium Research to Combat Energy Crisis
In a bid to address escalating energy costs, Representative Robert Ace Barbers from Surigao del Norte’s 2nd District has proposed the establishment of a dedicated research and development agency focused on deuterium. This initiative, encapsulated in House Bill 11295, aims to tap into the vast deuterium reserves believed to be located in the Philippine trench,…
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Philippine House Leader Supports Defense Secretary’s Stance on Military Upgrades Amid Chinese Criticism
In a strong show of solidarity, a prominent House leader has thrown his full support behind Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. for his efforts to bolster the Philippines’ defense capabilities, despite criticism from China. Surigao del Norte Representative Robert Ace Barbers, who leads the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs and the Quad Committee, firmly stated…
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