Close Menu
  • Home
  • Ratings
  • Showbiz News
  • Horoscope
  • Tech Jungle
  • BRAND NEWS
  • Movies
  • Music
  • About
    • BE PART OF THE LIONHEARTV FAMILY!
    • THE PRIDE
    • ADVERTISE AT LIONHEARTV
What's Hot

Young Filipinos turning to AI self-help tools amid rising mental health struggles

June 3, 2025

Back to School Just Got Smarter: Score Big with Xiaomi’s Best Tech Deals This June

June 3, 2025

Sue Ramirez and JM de Guzman’s ‘Lasting Moments’ to hit cinemas on July 30 — A tearjerker you shouldn’t miss

June 3, 2025
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube TikTok
LionhearTVLionhearTV
  • Home
  • Ratings
  • Showbiz News
  • Horoscope
  • Tech Jungle
  • BRAND NEWS
  • Movies
  • Music
  • About
    • BE PART OF THE LIONHEARTV FAMILY!
    • THE PRIDE
    • ADVERTISE AT LIONHEARTV
LionhearTVLionhearTV
Home»Uncategorized»GMA Network opposes passage of right of reply in Congress
Uncategorized

GMA Network opposes passage of right of reply in Congress

Mc Richard PaglicawanBy Mc Richard PaglicawanApril 11, 2012No Comments2 Mins Read
Share
Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Email

While GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) strongly supports the enactment of the proposed freedom of information (FOI) law, it has expressed its opposition to the inclusion of a right of reply provision in the FOI bill now pending before Congress.

In a letter addressed to Eastern Samar Representative and Chairman of the House Committee on Public Information Ben P. Evardone, GMA Vice President for Legal Affairs Ma. Luz P. Delfin stated that to force media to devote mileage – whether it be on print, on air, or online – to anyone who demands an opportunity to reply, under pain of sanctions, would curtail journalistic freedom and undermine editorial prerogative.

Delfin added that the right of reply would legislate “what media ought to air or publish instead of allowing media to report on more substantial news items of genuine public interest.”

She also said that most media practitioners – like GMA – still practice self-regulation, consistently observe a tradition of fairness and balance, and are guided by their own codes of ethics. And that there are agencies and mechanisms currently in place to ensure that media organizations adhere to the set guidelines of responsible and fair reporting.

In addition, Delfin pointed out that individuals affronted by negative reports have recourse to the courts as well as an overabundance of alternative media such as blogs, social networks, and government websites where grievances can be raised and addressed.

Delfin also noted that the right of reply proposal, which is “neatly inserted in the FOI bill,” has no relation to or connection with the FOI bill that is supposed to facilitate a more efficient delivery of information to the public. She referred to the right of reply proposal as merely a “rider seeking to pass legislative and public scrutiny in circumvention of the Constitution” after the same did not succeed enactment when separately proposed in Congress.




Share

Comments

Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill Philippine Congress
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Email
Previous ArticleTambayan 101.9 to hold Summer eyeball
Next Article ABS-CBN’s newest and biggest royal teleserye “The Princess and I” premieres this Monday on Primetime Bida
Mc Richard Paglicawan
  • Website
  • Facebook
  • X (Twitter)
  • Instagram

LionhearTV has always believed in what the everyday reader can contribute, and has always been open to receiving input, help, or leads on stories.

Related Posts

ABS-CBN CEO Carlo Katigbak says they are not asking for pity but for help to save more than 11,000 jobs

May 27, 2020

Before ‘Kara Mia,’ there were 21 other weird characters on local TV

April 19, 2019

‘Born Beautiful’: A must-see movie of 2019

January 22, 2019

Kapamilya Reunion 2019: Bridges the distance between OFWs and their families

January 19, 2019
Add A Comment
Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Find us on Facebook
Blogmeter.Top



Trending

Philippine Showbiz’s Triple Threats: Multi-Hyphenate Queens Shining Bright

May 28, 2025

10 New and Upcoming Philippine TV Shows to Watch Out for in 2025

May 27, 2025

Why ‘Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition’ Might Be the Franchise’s Finest Season Yet

May 22, 2025

2025 Midterm Elections: An Eye-Opener for Celebrities Entering Politics and Voters

May 20, 2025

Christopher Diwata: From Viral Meme to Heartwarming Hero

May 20, 2025
Showbiz News

Sue Ramirez and JM de Guzman’s ‘Lasting Moments’ to hit cinemas on July 30 — A tearjerker you shouldn’t miss

June 3, 2025

Gerald Anderson admits he hurt Bea Alonzo: ‘It was always me’

June 3, 2025

Vincent Co and Bea Alonzo spark romance rumors after being spotted together at private gathering

June 3, 2025

Anthony Jennings admits to stalking an Ex; says his heart isn’t happy

June 3, 2025

Darryl Yap to be arraigned for Cyber Libel over Vic Sotto film teaser

June 3, 2025
Most Viewed

Young Filipinos turning to AI self-help tools amid rising mental health struggles

June 3, 2025

Back to School Just Got Smarter: Score Big with Xiaomi’s Best Tech Deals This June

June 3, 2025

Sue Ramirez and JM de Guzman’s ‘Lasting Moments’ to hit cinemas on July 30 — A tearjerker you shouldn’t miss

June 3, 2025

Globe expands customer base to 61.6 million; focuses innovation to increase customer satisfaction

June 3, 2025

Holcim Philippines Joins Regional Ecology Center to Advance Waste Management and Sustainability in Northern Mindanao

June 3, 2025
eMVP Digital is an online empire that useful pieces of information and a resource for a daily dose of entertainment in all forms. It produces LionhearTV.net, Dailypedia.net, RAWR Awards, RAWRMag, DailyPIPOL, and Broken Lion. These platforms have a highly-engaged audience per month, which varies from ages and sexes.



Blogmeter.Top
© 2025 LionhearTV.net.
  • Home
  • Ratings
  • Showbiz News
  • Horoscope
  • Tech Jungle
  • BRAND NEWS
  • Movies
  • Music
  • About
    • BE PART OF THE LIONHEARTV FAMILY!
    • THE PRIDE
    • ADVERTISE AT LIONHEARTV

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

News Hub
New
Icon
Icon
×
Icon
New
Icon News Hub
Icon News Hub
News Hub Powered by iZooto
You have no new updates. Watch this space to get latest updates.
Unblock notifications to start receiving real time updates. Know More
Link copied to clipboard.