Andanar: Duterte administration dedicated to protecting media

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 09:17:21 +0000

Communications Secretary Martin Andanar has said the Maguindanao massacre verdict exemplifies the dedication of the Philippine government to punish those who perpetrate crimes against the media.

Andanar said the conviction of the principal suspects proves that impunity from acts committed against the media has no room in the Duterte administration.

“This promulgation is a very historic event because you will see the dedication of our country and our constitutional laws for the media, including their press freedom,” he said. “As I’ve said before, criminals who murder or in any way endanger journalists in this part of the world will not go unpunished. This is justice,” he added.

The former broadcast journalist said that the process may have been long but it is necessary because the government values every Filipino’s right to due process. “It
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