THE PROTEST OF THE YOUTH

The protest was about the burial of the former dictator of the Philippines which was Marcos himself. Before meeting up with other schools.

UP students held a small program in the Palma Hall to express their rage against the “secret” burial. Students form Ateneo De Manila were told to cut their classes to join the protest against the burial of the former president. Many people were angry for the fact that many people suffered and sacrificed at the era of Martial Law.

  1. Why is freedom of the press important in a democracy?
  • The very definition of democracy involves people having the right to vote for their governing officials and having the right to the freedom of speech. Press plays a detrimental part in allowing information to be shared and evaluated. If the press does not have the freedom it deserves/needs then it will consequently be more biased and illegitimate which would not support the core values of a democratic society.

2. Why are libel laws and censorship considered threats to our civil liberties?

  • Liberal laws usually involve the principles of a limited government and individual rights, which may hinder the ability of our government and ourselves to have the necessary requirements to achieve a fair nation in where freedom thrives. Censorship plays as similar part as a threat for our civil liberties for it will impose limitations for different information sources like the media to share unbiased truth about news.

3. Why is the principle of self-regulation necessary in media?

  • Self-regulation usually involves controlling ones behavior, morals, emotions, and thoughts. If media does not have the principle of self-regulation then media will not have self-imposed boundaries that if crossed may lead to unintended/intended violation of certain laws and basic principles of democracy that entitles everyone with the right to remain silent.