One of the most sensational trials in Philippine history can now be aired live. The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted petitions seeking the live media coverage of the Maguindanao massacre trial, said court spokesman Jose Midas Marquez at a press briefing. The court's decision stressed that it only applies to the massacre trial alone.
In a unanimous vote, the SC justices gave weight to the consolidated petitions filed by different media networks and organizations asking for live media coverage of the trial being presided over by Quezon City Regional Trial Court Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes.[ FULL STORY ]
