Dear Readers,
Focus on the Philippines this month includes analysis and reflections on the recently concluded climate talks in Copenhagen. Walden Bello shares his reflections on the COP 15 in his piece ‘The Prince of Denmark.’ Mary lou Malig and Cecilia Olivet’s interview with Filipina Activist Amparo Miciano, a participant of the TRADE to CLIMATE CARAVAN, is also reproduced here. The issue also carries political and electoral updates from Men Sta. Ana of Action for Economic Reforms and the Right to Know! Right Now! Freedom of Information Act Campaign.
We are also pleased to share with you the release of the FOCUS ON THE PHILIPPINES 2009 YEARBOOK. The 320-page publication covers key issues and events in the Philippines. The book was first shared with Focus friends and partners during our 15th Year Anniversary Celebration last January 20, 2010.
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Contents:
Perspective: THE PRINCE OF DENMARK/ Walden Bello
Development Brief: WHO’S IN THE TRADE TO CLIMATE CARAVAN: AN INTERVIEW WITH AMPARO MICIANO/ Cecilia Olivet and Mary Lou Malig
Political Round up: VILLAR’S LEADERSHIP/ Men Sta Ana
Political Round up: FOI ON TRACK: WE LOOK AHEAD TO RATIFICATION OF BICAM REPORT
Socioeconomic Monitor: 2009 IN FIGURES
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Freedom of information bill set to be ratified |
By Leila Salaverria
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines -- Congress is close to ratifying the freedom of
information bill, which limits the power of officials to keep public
documents, such as contracts and statements of assets, liabilities and
net worth, from the people.
All 11 members of the bicameral conference committee have signed the
report approving the final version of the bill, with Alagad Rep.
Rodante Marcoleta and Nueva Ecija Rep. Rodolfo Antonino being the last
to affix their names
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Country Awaits Freedom of Information Law |
On 12 May 2008, the House of Representatives passed on third reading House Bill 3732, or the Freedom of Information Act. On 14 December 2009, the Senate completed its action on the measure with the passage on third reading of Senate Bill 3308. After close to 23 years since the ratification of the 1987 Constitution, Congress is finally close to addressing the lack of legislation that has allowed the routine violation by government agencies of the people’s right to information.
We, representatives of over 100 organizations and coalitions comprising public-interest groups, environmental protection advocates, independent media groups, print and broadcast journalists, farmers organizations and support groups, women’s organizations, private and public sector labor unions, migrant workers, businessmen, academic institutions, and student and youth organizations, await with anticipation the day when the Freedom of Information Act finally becomes law.
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