'There is strength in numbers': Rights group urges Filipinos to unite on challenges vs free speech

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MANILA - Human rights group Karapatan on Saturday called on Filipinos to unite on issues supposedly challenging one's freedom of speech in the country, amid the 'environment of impunity.'

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"There is strength in numbers, from a very personal, individual level, if we think that we have no one else to turn to, or no one is with us in these various issues, then we would really feel isolated," said Palabay. This also came following the release of a new poll by Social Weather Stations on Friday, which revealed that a majority or 65 percent of Filipinos believe that it is dangerous to publish or broadcast news critical of President Rodrigo Duterte's administration.This is why Palabay said the public should start holding institutions accountable as the 2022 national elections draw nearer.

 

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