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HRW Deputy Asia Director Phil Robertson noted that NTC’s order came
on the heels of warnings from Solicitor General Jose Calida, that the
commission cannot grant provisional authorities contrary to the
request of the House of Representatives.
“The order was handed down two days after the government’s lawyer,
Solicitor General Jose Calida, warned the NTC against giving the network
provisional authority to operate when its congressional franchise expired
yesterday, May 4. Human Rights Watch views this turn of events with
deep concern, coming as it did on the heels of efforts by the Duterte
administration to intimidate and muzzle the Philippine press,” Robertson
said in a statement.
“The NTC should rescind this order. The Solicitor General should stop
acting like Duterte’s attack dog. The Philippine Congress, which earlier
agreed to consider an extension of the franchise, should assert its
mandate and authority over matters like this,” he added.
“This also comes at the worst possible time, when the COVID-19 pandemic
is ravaging countries like the Philippines and when accurate and truthful
information is needed crucially,” Robertson explained.
“The Filipino people should reject this despotic move to harass and
silence a media organization known not only for its reach but also for its
competence and dedication to deliver the news,” he noted.