Warrantless Arrests led by JRI
Commended the Supreme Court for a decision that stressed that arrests made on the basis of warrantless searches based on anonymous tips are invalid.
Statements
Joint Statement in Support of School Opening
We, the undersigned, strongly support the opening of the school year and schools, with appropriate public health and safety standards in place, by August 24, 2020, as previously recommended by the Department of Education (DepEd).
MBC Statement on ABS-CBN Franchise Deliberations
MBC reiterates its call to lawmakers to renew ABS-CBN Corp.’s franchise.
Urgent Appeal to Veto Anti-Terrorism Bill
We the undersigned citizens and organizations appeal to the President to veto the Anti-Terrorism bill. We are one with its proponents that we need the proper legal provisions to fight this scourge.
Joint Statement on Cyberlibel Verdict vs. Maria Ressa
The undersigned organizations express their profound disappointment over the verdict against Rappler’s Maria Ressa and former writer Rey Santos Jr. It is a big blow to press freedom especially given serious constitutional questions on whether the law is applicable at all.