MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights called on a review of the cases filed against Rappler and its CEO Maria Ressa. In October 2018, Panelo dismissed concerns raised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union over the cases against De Lima and Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, another government critic. ‘Big picture’ in libel case overlookedFor Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility Chairman Vergel Santos, the “big picture” behind Ressa’ arrest seemed to have been overlooked. In an earlier interview with CNN Philippines, the head of media watchdog CMFR also called on journalists to stand for press freedom. READ: UN rapporteur includes De Lima, Sereno, Ressa in report on rights defenders

Source: Philippine Star February 18, 2019 10:32 UTC