Business groups: Ressa verdict threatens Filipinos' rights, freedoms

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Business groups denounce the conviction of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former researcher-writer Reynaldo Santos Jr for cyber libel, saying it has a 'chilling effect on journalism' and threatens Filipinos' rights. DefendPressFreedom STORY:

The Makati Business Club, Bishops-Businessmen's Conference for Human Development, Filipina CEO Circle, Judicial Reform Initiative,released a joint statement on Monday, June 15, to"express their profound disappointment over the verdict."

"It is a big blow to press freedom especially given serious constitutional questions on whether the law is applicable at all. This would threaten our other rights and freedoms, which are woven together to serve and protect society, especially the most vulnerable," the groups said.

 

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