"mosquito press" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mosquito presses [plural]
Etymology: Likened by Ferdinand Marcos to mosquitoes because the alternative press can be an irritation, yet not too deadly, and can be swatted down with ease. Head templates: {{en-noun}} mosquito press (plural mosquito presses)
  1. (Philippines, historical) a collective name for the alternative press from media, student, religious, and workers' sectors critical against Ferninand Marcos on the time when he ordered the closure of newspapers, radio, and television networks Wikipedia link: Ferdinand Marcos Tags: Philippines, historical
    Sense id: en-mosquito_press-en-noun-Hupbk6P3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Philippine English
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