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The Philippines first protected press freedom under Article 20 of the [[Probable year::1899]] Malolos Constitution: Neither shall any Filipino be deprived… Of the right to freely express his ideas or opinions, orally or in writing, through the use of the press or other similar means" (Arellano Law Foundation, "[[Probable year::1889]] Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines"). | The Philippines first protected press freedom under Article 20 of the [[Probable year:: 1899]] Malolos Constitution: Neither shall any Filipino be deprived… Of the right to freely express his ideas or opinions, orally or in writing, through the use of the press or other similar means" (Arellano Law Foundation, "[[Probable year:: 1889]] Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines"). | ||
Today, Article III, Section 4 of the Philippines’ [[Probable year::1987]] Constitution protects press freedom: “No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances" Constitute Project, “ Philippines’s Constitution of [[Probable year::1987]]” ). | Today, Article III, Section 4 of the Philippines’ [[Probable year:: 1987]] Constitution protects press freedom: “No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances" Constitute Project, “ Philippines’s Constitution of [[Probable year:: 1987]]” ). | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:18, 28 December 2022
What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right?
Philippines
The Philippines first protected press freedom under Article 20 of the 1899 Malolos Constitution: Neither shall any Filipino be deprived… Of the right to freely express his ideas or opinions, orally or in writing, through the use of the press or other similar means" (Arellano Law Foundation, "1889 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines").
Today, Article III, Section 4 of the Philippines’ 1987 Constitution protects press freedom: “No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances" Constitute Project, “ Philippines’s Constitution of 1987” ).