Comments on: Great Philippine Book Blockade of 2009: What You Can Do

By: zencatt

zencatt — Sat, 16 May 2009 22:26:39 +0000

“The recent decision by the Philippine Department of Finance and Customs Bureau to impose duties on imported books contradicts the spirit of the long standing ‘Florence Treaty’ and puts an unduly harsh burden on the average Filipino who seeks to participate in the worldwide free expression of ideas. UNESCO should vigorously oppose this unjust taxation.” …my email to UNESCO hehe

By: Maia

Maia — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:14:07 +0000

Thank you very much for signing the petition. My mother is currently helping me draft a letter to the Senate which will be forwarded to Miriam Santiago. The link to the petition will be included so the senators who are investigating this matter will be informed that people around the world and not just the Philippines have gotten wind of this issue.

By: Will You Join the Alliance to Restore the Florence Agreement in The Philippines? | Filipino Voices

Fri, 15 May 2009 07:49:38 +0000

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