ADVERTISEMENTThe NTC ordered ISPs to block access to 27 websites “affiliated to and are supporting” CPP-NPA-NDF, which the Philippine government designated as terrorist organizations. READ: Telcos ordered to block 27 websites with alleged communist ties“The NTC has no power to restrict access to news websites and members of the press based on mere allegations,” the IBP said in a statement. Such a drastic move can’t be anchored on statements that in court would be treated as hearsay,” the IBP also said. RELATED STORIES:Telcos ordered to block 27 websites with alleged communist tiesHRW denounces order to ban sites tagged as CPP-linkedGroups slam NTC order to block websites linked to terror organizations/MUFSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 25, 2022 14:45 UTC