
Congress told: Decriminalize libel, cyberlibel charges
A human rights lawyer urges Congress to decriminalize libel and cyberlibel, citing the disproportionate punishment and financial toll on journalists like…
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A human rights lawyer urges Congress to decriminalize libel and cyberlibel, citing the disproportionate punishment and financial toll on journalists like…
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A veteran journalist’s arrest on a cyberlibel complaint has sparked questions about press freedom, police procedures and the Philippine government’s response.…
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Veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. was arrested in Quezon City on 24 October over a cyberlibel warrant issued by a Davao City court. Lustre said he would…
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Davao 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte has filed libel and cyberlibel complaints against NBI Director Melvin Matibag, Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. and GMA…
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Manila 6th District Representative Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. has asked the National Bureau of Investigation to identify social media users allegedly…
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A Cabinet official plans to file a cyberlibel complaint against a media outlet and its executives over a report linking him to a disputed import deal worth…
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The bureau has issued subpoenas to five individuals who appeared in the episode. All are scheduled to appear at the NBI at 2 p.m. on 20 October.
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Four former bodyguards of ex-congressman Zaldy Co were arrested over a cyberlibel case and released on bail, after previously recanting claims involving cash…
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astor Apollo Quiboloy files libel and cyberlibel complaints against Sen. Risa Hontiveros and Reps. Leila de Lima and Perci Cendaña over statements about his…
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The Department of Justice defended filing cyberlibel cases against lawyer Levito Baligod and 18 former soldiers in multiple regional trial courts, saying the…
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The Department of Justice defends filing cyberlibel and perjury cases against lawyer Levito Baligod and the so‑called “18 Maleta Boys” in four separate…
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Defense attorney Levito Baligod and 18 former soldiers will seek reconsideration after DOJ prosecutors found probable cause to file cyberlibel and perjury…
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A Makati court has ordered the arrest of lawyer Levito “Levi” Baligod over two counts of cyberlibel, with the charges reportedly stemming from a complaint…
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A mother at British School Manila faces two cyberlibel complaints over alleged defamatory WhatsApp posts in a parents’ group chat, after a Grade 6 softball…
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Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has warned lawyer Levito Baligod of possible legal action after allegations surfaced on social media accusing Trillanes of…
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Lawyer Levito Baligod urges the Department of Justice to dismiss cyberlibel cases against him and 18 former soldiers, arguing that the allegations tied to…
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Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong has filed cyberlibel complaints against 18 alleged aides linked to former congressman Zaldy Co over claims that lawmakers…
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