The Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP) said that the government\u2019s move to revoke the license to operate of multimedia news outlet Rappler is an act of dishonor to the country’s media that will never be forgotten.<\/p>\n
\u201cJanuary 15 will be remembered in Philippine press history in infamy,\u201d EJAP said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is the day that a government built on democratic principles struck a blow on one of the pillars of Asia’s most vibrant democracy: A free press,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n
January 15 was the date when the Securities and Exchange Commission\u2019s (SEC) released its ruling against Rappler, stating that the online news site violated the Foreign Equity Restriction in Article XVI, Section 11(1) of the Constitution which states, \u201cThe ownership and management of mass media shall be limited to citizens of the Philippines, or to corporations, cooperatives or associations, wholly owned and managed by such citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n
Joining the move of those who are condemning the SEC\u2019s decision, EJAP said that such ruling is \u201ca small step to a bigger, darker agenda.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Philippine business journalists said they will support Rappler, stressing that every freedom-loving Filipino should stand up and be counted.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe cannot let this pass,\u201d EJAP said.<\/p>\n
Despite the Palace\u2019s denial of President Duterte\u2019s involvement in the decision of SEC, Rappler CEO Maria Ressa said she stands by her belief that there is a “war of attrition.”<\/p>\n
In an interview with CNN Philippines’ The Source, Ressa said, “What is publicly stated is not what is privately going on behind the scenes.”<\/p>\n
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