Marcos must end the war on the press that Duterte started

The pursuit of justice and accountability cannot stop with the ex-Philippine president's arrest

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2023-11-07 Phil journalists

Students, activists, and journalists hold a protest following the death of Filipino radio journalist Juan Jumalon, at the University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines, on Nov. 7, 2023.  © Reuters

Beh Lih Yi leads the Asia program at the Committee to Protect Journalists, a global organization dedicated to defending press freedom and the right of journalists to report safely.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is now in The Hague awaiting his next court hearing in September. His arrest by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity charges was not only a gigantic step toward justice -- but also a triumph for journalism.

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