‘Freedom of Information bill not yet dead’
‘Freedom of Information bill not yet dead’
MANILA, Philippines – Don’t kill the bill.
One of the authors of the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill refutes the statement of House Speaker Prospero Nograles that the measure is as good as dead.
In an interview on ANC’s ‘Media in Focus’ with Maria Ressa Tuesday, Quezon Rep. Erin Tañada said it is still possible for the House of Representatives to ratify the FOI bill before the end of the 14th Congress.
“There’s still a window. We will be exercising our legislative functions from May 31 to June 4. Based on our conversations with the majority floor leader and the minority floor leader, there’s a ceremony to end the legislative functions of the 14th Congress. Before we officially close the 14th congress, we can ratify this bill,” said Tañada.
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