Rappler chief Maria Ressa is apparently trying to “escape from her legal obligations” by hurling accusations the government was supposedly weaponizing the law against critics, Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said.Andanar insisted that Ressa’s allegations against the government were unfounded while the criminal complaints filed against her were in adherence to the rule of law and due process.
“Despite her claims of ‘weaponization of the law’ against her, Ms. Ressa continues to enjoy her inherent right to express her beliefs and thoughts, whether they be verified or not,” Andanar said. Andanar also defended that the charges filed against Ressa were legitimate and based on the rule of law. The veteran journalist faces a string of charges such as alleged anti-dummy law and tax violations.
“To claim that these are being utilized to silence and intimidate them, and that of other violators, would be a total disregard to the rule of law and due process as prescribed by our constitution,” he said.
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This is a strategy by Duterte to soften peoples anger against him. It is his responsibility to respond instead of using cabinet members to defend him.
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