Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque lambasts Rappler anew for spreading fake news about his controversial statement on Benham Rise. According to Spox Roque mentioned that freedom of the speech and freedom of the press have always been his long-time advocacy.
The statement of Spox Harry Roque came out in light of the issue fo the Philippine Rise or Benham Rise quoting the Palace spokesperson that "the Philippines has no capacity to explore Benham Rise."
Spox Roque branded his quoted statement by Rappler as "Fake News." He explained that "Sa totoo lang po, itong issue ng Benham Rise nagulat ako, how prestigious publications can really publish fake news kasi malinaw na malinaw na sinabi ko sa tape..." Roque said.
The Palace spokesperson categorically denied the stories peddled by Rappler and other mainstream media that came out on the issue of Benham Rise saying that there were two questions asked on him during the press briefing. The first he explained why China was given permit to conduct scientific study and next he clarified that foreigners need to get permit but Filipinos could exploit the resources because we had the sovereign rights.
Here's the Complete Statement of Spox Harry Roque:
FAKE NEWS ANG RAPPLER AYON KAY ROQUE | Roque mentioned that freedom of the speech and freedom of the press have always been his long-time advocacy. This in light of the issue of the Philippine Rise (Benham Rise) quoting the Palace spokesperson that “the Philippines has no capacity to explore Benham Rise.”
Secretary Roque branded this as fake news.
“Sa totoo lang po, itong issue ng Benham Rise nagulat ako, how prestigious publications can really publish fake news kasi malinaw na malinaw na sinabi ko sa tape….,” Roque said.
The Palace spokesperson categorically denied the stories that came out on the issue of Philippine Rise (Benham Rise) saying that there were two questions asked on him during the press briefing.
He first explained why China was given permit to conduct a scientific study. He then clarified that foreigners need to get permits since the Philippine Rise (Benham Rise) was part of the extended continental shelf.
Only Filipinos, Roque added, could explore and exploit the resources since Filipinos had the sovereign rights.
Secretary Roque reiterated that in journalism, the basic tenet of journalism is dedication to the truth, but nonetheless he allows the free marketplace of ideas.
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#HollowBlocks
Source: https://pcoo.gov.ph/news_releases/palace-welcomes-moodys-report-ph-standout-asean-economy/
The statement of Spox Harry Roque came out in light of the issue fo the Philippine Rise or Benham Rise quoting the Palace spokesperson that "the Philippines has no capacity to explore Benham Rise."
Spox Roque branded his quoted statement by Rappler as "Fake News." He explained that "Sa totoo lang po, itong issue ng Benham Rise nagulat ako, how prestigious publications can really publish fake news kasi malinaw na malinaw na sinabi ko sa tape..." Roque said.
The Palace spokesperson categorically denied the stories peddled by Rappler and other mainstream media that came out on the issue of Benham Rise saying that there were two questions asked on him during the press briefing. The first he explained why China was given permit to conduct scientific study and next he clarified that foreigners need to get permit but Filipinos could exploit the resources because we had the sovereign rights.
Here's the Complete Statement of Spox Harry Roque:
FAKE NEWS ANG RAPPLER AYON KAY ROQUE | Roque mentioned that freedom of the speech and freedom of the press have always been his long-time advocacy. This in light of the issue of the Philippine Rise (Benham Rise) quoting the Palace spokesperson that “the Philippines has no capacity to explore Benham Rise.”
Secretary Roque branded this as fake news.
“Sa totoo lang po, itong issue ng Benham Rise nagulat ako, how prestigious publications can really publish fake news kasi malinaw na malinaw na sinabi ko sa tape….,” Roque said.
The Palace spokesperson categorically denied the stories that came out on the issue of Philippine Rise (Benham Rise) saying that there were two questions asked on him during the press briefing.
He first explained why China was given permit to conduct a scientific study. He then clarified that foreigners need to get permits since the Philippine Rise (Benham Rise) was part of the extended continental shelf.
Only Filipinos, Roque added, could explore and exploit the resources since Filipinos had the sovereign rights.
Secretary Roque reiterated that in journalism, the basic tenet of journalism is dedication to the truth, but nonetheless he allows the free marketplace of ideas.
#DDSNewsUpdate
#HollowBlocks
Source: https://pcoo.gov.ph/news_releases/palace-welcomes-moodys-report-ph-standout-asean-economy/
Spox Roque Lambasts Rappler for Spreading Fake News About His Benham Rise Statement
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