MANILA, Philippines — Senators yesterday questioned a plan of the Presidential Communication Operations Office (PCOO) to hold an information caravan in Europe to counter criticisms that the Duterte administration is suppressing press freedom in the country. “Is it really necessary to spend people’s money on this? She said Ressa’s case has been filed before the courts and all respondents should just let the case proceed. Sen. Francis Pangilinan is wondering why the administration is keen on clearing its name before the international community over Ressa’s case. He said he wants to find out how much taxpayers’ money the PCOO is spending for the trip.

Source: Philippine Star February 18, 2019 21:56 UTC