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		<title>Contrast</title>
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Fishers prepare their gear for another grueling sortie in the high seas  unmindful of a ferry bringing in tourists and visitors preparing to take  in the sights of Zamboanga. Photo by Red Batario
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		<link>http://ccjd.org/main/2010/07/contrast/</link>
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		<title>Nograles asked to push ratification of Freedom of Information Act</title>
		<description><![CDATA[DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/25 May) – Supporters of the Freedom of Information Act made last-minute attempts to pressure House Speaker Prospero Nograles for its ratification in Congress in a picket at the Freedom Park here Monday, the day Congress reconvened in special session to canvass the outcome of the national elections.
“Dear Nogie, make FOI your legacy,” placards carried by members of the Right to Know, Right Now Mindanao movement said.
FOI supporters demanded the passing of the law after the FOI bill was approved by the bicameral conference committee and ratified by ...]]></description>
		<link>http://ccjd.org/main/2010/05/nograles-asked-to-push-ratification-of-freedom-of-information-act/</link>
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		<title>FOI Rally in Davao City</title>
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PASS FOI! A multi-sectoral rally in Davao City on May 24  pressing for the immediate passage of the Freedom of Information Bill. Photo by Erwin Quiñones / LRC-KsK 
Related stories:
Nograles asked to push ratification of Freedom of Information Act

Information Bill to improve competitiveness, says JFC
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		<link>http://ccjd.org/main/2010/05/information-bill-to-improve-competitiveness-says-jfc/</link>
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		<title>Philippine Freedom of Info advocacy</title>
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Part One

Part Two
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		<link>http://ccjd.org/main/2010/05/philippine-freedom-of-info-advocacy/</link>
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		<title>Information Bill to improve competitiveness, says JFC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[MANILA (PNA) – Foreign businessmen on Monday threw strong support  behind the ratification of the Bicameral Conference  Committee Report of HB 3732 (Freedom of Access to Information Bill).
In a statement, the Joint Foreign Chamber (JFC) said that if the bill  is passed into law it will not only provide a clear, uniform and speedy  procedure for access to information of public interest but also improve  the country’s competitiveness ranking.
It will set administrative, criminal and civil liability for  violation of the right to information and ...]]></description>
		<link>http://ccjd.org/main/2010/05/information-bill-to-improve-competitiveness-says-jfc-2/</link>
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		<title>COMMENTARY: “Local ka or national media?”</title>
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DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/11 April) &#8212; That’s always the question Presidential Management Staff (PMS) personnel ask journalists during Presidential sorties in Mindanao.
Even media handlers of some high ranking government officials who visi the provinces, also ask the same question.
Why? The answer is simple: you get special treatment if you’re “national.”
To post your comments or reactions, please read the full article  at  CCJD Blog section.
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		<link>http://ccjd.org/main/2010/04/commentary-%e2%80%9clocal-ka-or-national-media%e2%80%9d/</link>
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		<title>Bishop calls for FOI Bill ratification;FOI advocates write Nograles</title>
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Freedom of information advocates found another champion in known social reformer Bishop Broderick Pabillo as the campaign for the ratification of the FOI Bill by the Lower House on May 31 intensifies.

The Auxiliary Bishop of Manila celebrated a Mass calling for the Catholic faithful to pray for the ratification and signing into law of the FOI Bill. The Mass was held at the Sto. Niño de Tondo Parish amid celebrations of Valentine’s Day and the Chinese New Year.
In his homily, Bishop Pabillo told parishioners to always seek what is good ...]]></description>
		<link>http://ccjd.org/main/2010/02/bishop-calls-for-foi-bill-ratificationfoi-advocates-write-nograles/</link>
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		<title>Hanging in Balance</title>
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With the Freedom of Information bill hanging in the balance, the Center for Community Journalism and Development is re-posting the Inquirer editorial of February 9 which essentially captures the predicament of meaningful and substantial legislative measures in a Congress preoccupied with partisan concerns. The CCJD urges colleagues, public interest groups and citizens to intensify efforts to have this bill passed by the 14th Congress.  Work for its passage started in the 11th Congress or period of 12 years.
Freedom of information is important as it is a key component of ...]]></description>
		<link>http://ccjd.org/main/2010/02/hanging-in-balance/</link>
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		<title>Media Baktas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone!
We have launched Bukidnon Media Baktas/Tapok on January 18. Please make it a habit to join this monthly gathering. This February, we are holding it on the 16th. Please join us!
Time: February 16, 2010 from 3:30pm to 6pm
Location: Capitol Grounds, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
Organized By: Atong Press
Event Description:
Hi everyone!
I am your new Media Baktas/ Tapok coordinator.
Please be informed that the schedule of our Media Baktas/Tapok for the month of February will be on the 16th (Tuesday) at the Provincial Capitol ground, Malybalay City.
We will assemble at the DXDB Station(beside Cathedral); ...]]></description>
		<link>http://ccjd.org/main/2010/02/events/</link>
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		<title>Journalists Must Resist Calls to Arms</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The International News Safety Institute urges journalists in the Philippines to resist calls to carry guns following the horrific massacre in Maguindanao. INSI believes that the safety of journalists would not be improved, and in fact probably would be diminished, were they to carry weapons.

&#8220;Journalists increasingly are being targeted largely because they have lost, in the eyes of certain elements, their status as neutral observers. If they bear arms they reinforce this misguided belief by placing themselves on one side or another,&#8221; said INSI Director Rodney Pinder.
&#8220;A journalist with a gun ...]]></description>
		<link>http://ccjd.org/main/2010/01/journalists-must-resist-calls-to-arms/</link>
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