MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang yesterday maintained that President Duterte does not know Wilfredo Keng, the businessman that sued Rappler for cyber liber, after an administration critic pointed out the government made decisions that favored his business. Asked to comment on the post, presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said Duterte does not meddle with the work of government agencies. Panelo said Duterte only interferes when there are allegations of corruption in a transaction. In a separate interview, Panelo said Ressa’s arrest does not have a chilling effect on the media. Ressa was arrested by NBI agents inside Rappler’s office by virtue of the arrest warrant dated Feb. 12.

Source: Philippine Star February 18, 2019 18:46 UTC