2. Sub judice: Latin for "under judgment," means that a particular case or matter is currently under trial or being considered by a judge or court. The term may be used synonymously with "the present case" or "the case at bar" by some lawyers. Wikipedia
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7. Constitutional protection Art. III Bill of Rights Sec. 4: “No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of the press…” Sec 7: “The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized…”
8. Blogging brings citizen journalism to a higher level. Speed and invasive nature of the internet could result in instances of abuse and irresponsibility.
9. Basic guidelines in writing for traditional media applies to blogging Truth telling Independence Fairness Humaneness Accountability
10. Whether traditional or new media, the objective is the same: to empower people with information in order that they can participate in making collective decisions that would make our democracy vibrant and the world better for all of us.
11. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Ellen Tordesillas