The bill that permits by journalist to own a gun was voted into the law in Philippines. The Philippine news reported that the purpose of the new law was to protect jounalists from terrorists. Many journalists collect data about the gun, but many people voted aga
inst the new law. They think that journalists must carry a pen, not a gun when collecting data, so this problem will be controversial in Asia.

By Yoon Sung-woong
Herald Cub-reporter