Andanar earlier explained that the ongoing “press freedom caravan” in Europe led by PCOO officials was not to solely to explain to the European media the “real nature” of the cyberlibel case against Ressa. He noted that the PCOO officials sent to Europe were part of the government’s delegation to clarify issues on “involuntary disappearances” and anti-communist terrorist groups, among others. He also clarified that the delegation left for Europe two days before the arrest of Ressa, but he instructed the PCOO officials to answer queries about Ressa. READ: Press freedom caravan not solely to explain Ressa arrest, says AndanarREAD: Andanar: No public funds wasted in European press freedom caravanAndanar’s clarification came after two senators questioned the need for a caravan to explain the nature of Ressa’s arrest. /eeADVERTISEMENTREAD: Kiko to PCOO: Use funds judiciouslyREAD: Poe: No need for PCOO’s press freedom caravan in EuropeRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 19, 2019 13:07 UTC