AlterMidya, a network of independent media groups, denounced Villanueva's bill as "irresponsible, unnecessary and dangerous attempt to impose a form of censorship on free expression and press freedom."
AlterMidya, mtandao wa makampuni huru ya habari, ulilaani muswada wa Villanueva na kusema "ni wa hovyo, usiohitajika na ni hatua za hatari kutengeneza mazingira ya kudhibiti uhuru wa kujieleza na uhuru wa vyombo vya habari."