Under a Marcos Jr. administration, the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists said that the climate of impunity may continue to persist in the Philippines, following the recent killings of two journalists.
A recent investigation by an international watchdog shows how the Philippine justice system has failed to deliver justice over the killing of broadcaster and environmentalist Gerry Ortega.
“If there would be no conviction, I’m sorry to say press freedom is dead.”
“Aquino told us during his campaign for presidency that he would resolve the case before he gets down. Now, he is ignoring us.”