Position Paper #1 - News and Information
The Manila Times In the world of news, where you receive your information is essential. Some news publications are not trustworthy, or they do not have the freedom to report freely on all topics. Citizens in all countries deserve to receive factual and straightforward news; however, this is not always the case. By examining news websites, especially internationally, you can determine if the website is reliable and what restrictions they may be under due to their government. Rodrigo Duterte The Philippines is a country that has minimal press freedom. According to Reporters Without Borders , the Philippines is ranked 138 in the 2021 World Press Freedom Index. Many claim that their president, Rodrigo Duterte, has targeted many journalists through cyber-attacks and accused them of "far-fetched" charges. For example, a dual US-Philippine Citizen, Maria Ressa, faced charges for multiple articles on her news site, Rappler , where she published numerous critical statements ab...