No more excuses for Freedom of Information bill–supporters 

They have had enough of the excuses and delaying tactics from those who “fear transparency and accountability.” On the eve of a crucial House of Representatives committee hearing on the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill, groups supporting the measure made one more push. In a street march on November 12, various groups urged President Benigno Aquino III to prioritize the FOI bill, even as the President earlier said the measure, which requires the government to publicly disclose documents on request or on demand, is not a priority. The different groups want the bill to be approved on second and third reading in both chambers of Congress before the legislative session adjourns on December 22. Otherwise, the bill will not go through the bicameral conference committee as early as January, when session resumes.


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