Nicole S.

Dela Cruz 12- Rosal

Media and Information Literacy
Week 8: Opportunities, Challenges, and Power of Information
Answer:
A. It strengthens the right to information as enshrined by the constitution. FOI allows
Filipino citizens to request any information about government transactions and
operations, provided that it shall not put into jeopardy privacy and matters of national
security It strengthens the right to information as enshrined by the constitution. FOI
allows Filipino citizens to request any information about government transactions and
operations, provided that it shall not put into jeopardy privacy and matters of national
security.
B.Freedom of Information (FoI) is a right enshrined in our fundamental law. It refers to the
right of the people to information on matters of public concern. It is the right of every
citizen to access official records, documents and papers pertaining to official acts,
transactions or decisions, as well as to government research data used as basis for
policy development (Sec. 7, Art. III, 1987 Constitution). This includes the public’s right to
know the public officials’ and employees’ assets, liabilities, net worth and financial and
business interests.
C. Perhaps the biggest argument for enacting an FOI in the Philippines is the need to
institutionalize access to government data and information online in open,
machine-readable formats. Making information immediately accessible online is crucial to
transparency as it eliminates backlog in processing requests for access.p