Executive Order No. 02
“OPERATIONALIZING IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH THE PEOPLE’S CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO INFORMATION AND THE STATE POLICIES TO FULL PUBLIC DISCLOSURE AND TRANSPARENCY IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE AND PROVIDING GUIDELINES THEREFOR”
The National Press Club (NPC) was among the media groups who asked Malacanang to prioritize the passing of an Freedom of Information (FOI) law. Until President Rodrigo Duterte assumed the presidency, the creation of an FOI law in the Philippines has never been seriously pursued by all Philippine leaders including Congress.
Signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte in the City of Manila, last July 23, 2016.
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