Groups vow to go after Mocha despite resignation
Groups welcomed Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Assistant Secretary Margaux “Mocha” Uson’s resignation this morning, saying the controversial official’s departure is “long overdue”. Media and arts alliance Let’s Organize for Democracy and Integrity (LODI) said it gladly welcomes Uson’s departure as a victory against disinformation. “[Her resignation] proves disinformation is not forever. Napupuno din ang […]
PCOO: Mocha under jurisdiction of President
It seems only President Rodrigo Duterte can do something about Mocha Uson. Officials of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) revealed at its budget hearing at the House of Representatives Thursday that, as a political appointee, only the President can decide on whether controversial Assistant Secretary on Social Media Esther Margaux “Mocha” Uson official stays […]
LODI denounces killing of Albay journo: Under Duterte, one journalist is slain every two months
The media and arts alliance LODI (Let’s Organize for Democracy and Integrity) condemns the murder of Albay broadcaster Joey Llana in Daraga town today. Reports reaching LODI say that unidentified persons waylaid the 38-year old broadcaster’s vehicle on P6 road, Brgy. Penafrancia around 4:00. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead by emergency […]
Groups award rights defenders at Araw ng Kagitingan
Civil liberty groups honored groups and individuals they said uphold human rights despite wanton violations by the Duterte regime. On the occassion of the Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor honoring heroes who fought against Japanese imperialism in the Philippines, the groups said the honorees embody courage as they stand up against abuses of […]