The Free-est

  

Some members of the mainstream media have no idea of what their obligations are.

Under international law, even the opinions of columnists in newspapers can constitute evidence of a state practice.

Thus, those opinion writers who are so quick to defend what is rapidly becoming an indefensible administration policy on Sabah have overstepped their bounds by calling the Kirams act of returning to Sabah as an “invasion.”

Repercussions

The Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility (RA 6713) states:

Section 5. Duties of Public Officials and Employees. – In the performance of their duties, all public officials and employees are under obligation to:

(a) Act promptly on letters and requests. – All public officials and employees shall, within fifteen (15) working days from receipt thereof, respond to letters, telegrams or other means of communications sent by the public. The reply must contain the action taken on the request.