‘Let Maria Ressa appeal verdict’ — Sen. Lacson

Lacson, chairman of the Senate national defense and security committee, was referring to the decision against Maria Ressa, Rappler Chief Executive Officer , and former researcher-writer Reynaldo Santos Jr., who were convicted of cyber libel by the RTC this morning.

‘’Ms Maria Ressa and Mr. Santos can always appeal the decision to the appellate court and the Supreme Court if necessary,’’ he said. ‘’This is a guaranteed right of every Filipino under our existing laws,’’ Lacson, a former Philippine National Police chief, added. ‘’Other than that, since I am not familiar with the details much less the merits of the case, I think it will not be appropriate for me to either denounce or hail the court’s decision,’’ he said.

Totally IRRESPONSIBLE of Hontiveros and Pangilinan to urge the public to defy and attack the justice system that rendered sentence (upholding the law) after due process was observed. They should be impeached! StrongerPH NewNormalcyPH RessaGonewiththeWind NotoUnderAgeActivisim

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