THE European Union tells the Philippines — free Sen. Leila de Lima, withdraw charges against Maria Ressa and renew the franchise of ABS-CBN Corp. — among several other demands. Or else it will withdraw trade preferences it gives to the country.

This is how The Manila Times had presented the story a few days ago.

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