Malacañang has started holding consultations with concerned sectors on the planned executive order on implementing freedom of information in the executive branch.

The first dialogue initiated by Palace officials was with representatives from media groups on Wednesday, July 7.

“Hammering out the details of President Rody Duterte’s FOI EO on the 7th day of his presidency. Change is here! Be a #partnerforchange,” Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Martin Andanar said in an Instagram post.

Andanar was joined by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea during the consultation with the press group.

The executive order on FOI is expected to be released by the Palace on Friday.