Sotto pushes for new FOI law

Senate Minority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has filed a bill giving citizens the right to information on matters of public concern and providing a mechanism for full public disclosure on all government transactions involving public interest.

- BY HANNAH L. TORREGOZA

In filing Senate Bill No. 189, or the proposed People's Freedom of Information Act of 2025, Sotto said it is imperative to uphold honesty in the public service by giving Filipino citizens access to such information.

Sotto said that the Freedom of Information (FOI) Law is long overdue.

"Transparency is the cornerstone of good governance. To foster accountability, trust and citizen participation, our Government shall provide ready and complete access to key information to the discerning public," said Sotto.