Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said that home visits conducted by the police on journalists were reminiscent of “Oplan Tokhang” in the war on drugs, describing them as “veiled harassment” against media practitioners. | jiandradeINQ /PDI
The operation was launched by the Philippine National Police as part of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war with police officers visiting the house of drug suspects to supposedly persuade them to get out of the drug trade.
Meanwhile, ACT Teachers party list Rep. France Castro, Kabataan party list Rep. Raoul Danniel Manuel and Gabriela women’s party list Rep. Arlene Brosas pushed for an official probe of the police house visits on journalists. “These so-called house visits, occurring in the context of other threats and attacks against journalists … have the effect of increasing, without due cause and process, police presence near journalists and produce rife opportunities for surveillance on them, thereby causing a shadow of unease, if not fear, upon their vital duties in the delivery of information to the public,” the lawmakers said.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Philippines’ Alexandra Mae Rosales captures 2022 Miss Supermodel Worldwide titleMANILA, Philippines—Alexandra Mae Rosales of the Philippines was crowned Miss Supermodel Worldwide at the Leela Palace Hotel in Jaipur, India, on Oct. 15 (Oct. 16 in Manila).She bested 16 other
Read more »
First Kapampangan all-you-can-eat restaurant opens in Metro Manila this October - BusinessMirrorMANILA—Bariotik Kitchen will be opening its doors for the first time on Friday with its first branch in Metro Manila. The proudly Filipino-Kapampangan buffet restaurant hosted a grand opening on October 14 at the Lancaster Hotel, Mandaluyong City. The program’s highlight is the ribbon-cutting ceremony led by distinguished guests from the local government, including Hon.
Read more »
MPD inspects Manila cemeteries ahead of UndasThe Manila Police District (MPD) on Sunday, Oct. 16, conducted an inspection at cemeteries in Manila in preparation for the upcoming Undas.
Read more »
More partners come in as BPI supports Manila Bulletin’s 1st Sustainability ForumMore partners come in as BPI supports Manila Bulletin’s 1st Sustainability Forum. READ: MBBeyondGreen MBSustainability
Read more »
Avril Lavigne postpones Manila Love Sux Tour to 2023ICYMI, Wilbros Live announced the postponement of Avril Lavigne’s ‘Love Sux Tour 2022’ in Manila and Hong Kong.
Read more »