UN expert calls for abolition of NTF- ELCAC, tolerance of PH gov’t to dissent
UN expert calls for abolition of NTF- ELCAC, tolerance of PH gov’t to dissent
By ALYSSA MAE CLARIN
MANILA — At the end of her ten-day official visit to the Philippines, United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on the promotion of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan reminded the Philippine government that the essence of freedom of speech and expression is dissent and criticism.
In a press briefing, Feb. 2, Khan presented her initial findings on the state of free expression in the Philippines after meeting with various state offices, civil society organizations (CSOs) and the media.
Khan said that although her official visit in the country signifies the current administration’s willingness to engage with the UN, she said that it is not sufficient to say that the state of human rights and free expression is better.
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