Philippines publisher accused of sedition

The publisher and two columnists of a Philippines newspaper have been charged with inciting sedition against President Gloria Arroyo's government. Ninez Cacho-Olivares, the publisher and editor-in-chief of the Manila Daily Tribune, said that she and her colleagues expect to be arrested but that she would fight the charge. "This is so stupid it is beyond belief," she said. "Does this mean I can't write anymore? What happened to freedom of speech in this country?" (Via Manila Sun.Star)