(MANILA STANDARD) The general robotic reaction to the unlooked-for weekend house visits by police to residences of journalists—print, broadcast, news agency or any media platform—appears laudable. But the way it was carried out, in parts of Metro Manila, left a bad taste in the mouth in the ranks of members of the fourth estate, days…
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Contemptible, Jinggoy says on PNP’s ‘home visits’ to journalists: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada says the PNP must explain and should be held accountable for apparent violation of Data Privacy Act in conducting unannounced visits to the residence of some journalists. “Ang mga tagapagpatupad ng batas ay dapat alam kung paano ang tamang pagpapatupad ng mga umiiral…
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(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada denounced Sunday (October 16) the unannounced visits made by policemen in Metro Manila to the homes of some journalists, calling it “the most stupid idea.” In a statement, Estrada said the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) should explain why the police who visited journalists’ homes weren’t in proper uniform. “Why…
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The PNP has a lot of explaining to do. If the purpose of “home visits” of their personnel to the journalists’ residence is to ensure that there are no “threats” to their lives, why are they not in their proper uniform? Why was there no coordination with the local officials and media company/outlet with which…
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(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police may have meant well when they sent officers to some journalists’ homes to check on them and ensure their safety but dialogues could have been arranged through newsrooms, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said Sunday. He said having police officers conduct unscheduled visits raises questions that the police need…
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(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers on Sunday expressed concern over a police order authorizing cops to visit the homes of journalists “for their security,” following the murder of veteran broadcaster Percy Lapid in Las Piñas City. Senator Jinggoy Estrada said that while he understood the sense behind it, he questioned its purpose and tagged its…
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