RODRIGO DUTERTE

Philippines president signs a landmark freedom of information order just 25 days after taking office The order will allow the public full access to government records for the first time, Duterte’s spokesman said on Sunday, in a move welcomed by transparency advocates 2 The order, covering all central government offices, requires them to make public records, meetings, research and any information requested by a member of the public 3 Press and anti-corruption groups have long campaigned for freedom of information to combat endemic corruption blighting the impoverished nation.