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PCO urges Congress: Pass Freedom of Information bill
The Marcos administration is urging lawmakers to pass the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill, emphasizing the public's demand for transparency and accountability.
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Dave Gomez highlighted the clamor for an FOI Law during the opening of the Global Conference of the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) 2025.
Gomez called for collaboration among lawmakers, civil society, and public servants to enact the Right to Information Bill, aligning it with global standards and democratic empowerment.
The Philippines is the first Southeast Asian nation to host the global IDUAI conference.
This year's conference theme, "Ensuring Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age," was deemed timely by Gomez, especially for a country prone to natural disasters.
Gomez stated that access to environmental data is crucial for survival in the Philippines, not just for governance.
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