The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has asked the Court of Appeals (CA) to deny the request of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa to travel to Oslo, Norway from December 8 to 13 to receive the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (File photo) MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte has lauded the Presidential Task Force on Media Security's (PTFoMS) efforts in protecting the media workers' welfare by upholding press freedom in the country. In his message for the 5th founding anniversary of the PTFoMs, Duterte expressed hope that the agency would continue to fulfill its mandate with "utmost excellence and commitment". "My warmest greetings to the men and women of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) as you celebrate its 5th anniversary. The task force plays a crucial role in safeguarding press freedom that is vital in a nation's vibrant democracy," Duterte said. Duterte also expressed appreciation for the PTFoMS' resolve to protect the life, liberty, and security of the Philippine media. "It also helps ensure that the rights and welfare of the press are well protected and upheld," he said. On Oct. 11, 2016, Duterte created PT
President Rodrigo Duterte has directed Solicitor General Jose Calida to formally request the Commission on Audit (COA) to scrutinize the financial records of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC).
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