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Media freedom groups have called for the immediate release of Filipino radio commentator Alex Adonis, who has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison on criminal libel charges. Local media organisations have add their voices to the protests about the detention. Libel is a criminal offence in the Philippines. This article was submitted by Hector Bryant Macale on behalf of the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility. |
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