MANILA, Philippines: The Manila visit of Irene Khan, the United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression, would serve as a good opportunity for the Marcos administration to showcase its full commitment for the protection of Filipinos' rights, particularly those of journalists, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said.

In a statement released following Khan's arrival last Monday, January 22, the PTFoMS also noted that the rapporteur's 10-day stay is an opportunity for the government to highlight the Philippines' 'unwavering dedication to openness, transparency, and a thriving media landscape where everyone is empowered to freely express their opinions.'