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Freedom is not academic

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Academic freedom is much debated today. It is on record that the University of the Philippines (UP) and the Department of National Defense (DND) entered into a pact in 1989 to govern the conduct of

military and police operations in school campuses. It was to defend dissent and to allow protest actions rooted in the youth’s cry against societal injustices.

In these instances, academic freedom is not applicable. Academic freedom properly refers to the environment not only in the classroom but in the entire campus that enables teachers, students, and researchers to discuss and debate any topic in any manner at will without any scintilla of reservation or fear. From a constitutional law standpoint, it is the highest species of free speech.

The NPA’s acts of violence are documented. When they fight against the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the rules of combat apply. When they attack civilian instrumentalities like local government units, raid police stations, or extort from telco companies, they violate criminal laws.

 

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