Congress urged to pass FOI bill

MANILA– Key officials of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) urged both chambers of Congress to pass the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill, a priority measure of the Duterte administration.…

Andanar’s office designated to oversee FOI implementation

MANILA – The Presidential Communication Office (PCO) headed by Secretary Martin Andanar has been designated to oversee the implementation of the Freedom of Information (FOI) program in the executive branch.…

Andanar says FOI will take effect on Nov. 25

MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte’s highly anticipated Freedom of Information initiative will take effect on November 25 and government agencies are busy preparing for its enforcement, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar…

Sen. Poe hopeful FOI bill would be passed by yearend

MANILA — Senator Grace Poe on Thursday expressed hope that the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill would be endorsed for plenary consideration and subsequent approval by December. Poe, who chairs…