Comments on the Freedom of Information Bill of2009 Alan F. Paguia Former Professor of Law Ateneo Law School University of Batangas Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila [email protected]Speech delivered before the Pangasinan Press Club on June 25, 2011, 2:00 P.M. at the Star Plaza Hotel, Dagupan CityA. Introduction The Freedom of Information Bill is a mere proposal. It is struggling to be a law entitled “The Freedo m of Information Act of 2009”. The origin of the proposal, the process that followed, its current status and foreseeable future are the subject matters of this discussion. B. History1. On May 12, 2008, the House of Representatives approved on third reading House Bill No. 3732, “ An ActImpl ementi ng the Right of Access to Informatio n On Matters Of Public Concern Guaranteed Under Section 28, Outline: A. Introduction B. History C. Purpose D. Salient Provisions E. Comments F. Recommendation