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Criminal libel is unconstitutional (Updated)

THERE IS a lot to say about the Cybercrime Prevention Act. And a lot will still be said now that the Supreme Court has upheld some of its key... Read more

STATEMENT: Libel as problematic as ever for free expression and press freedom

THE FEBRUARY 18 ruling of the Supreme Court declaring key provisions of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (RA 10175) unconstitutional is a victory for free expression. But its... Read more

UPDATED: Supreme Court declares key Cybercrime Law provisions except libel unconstitutional

UPDATE: Supreme Court upholds February ruling on online libel CMFR/Philippines – The Supreme Court En Banc on 22 April 2014 denied all motions for reconsideration (MRs) against the Court’s 18... Read more

It’s not about lawyers either

THANKS TO the media, any incident including the pettiest crimes can become high profile subjects of debate and discussion. Since the mauling of comedian and TV host Vhong Navarro... Read more

Update: The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012

IT HAS been a year since President Benigno S. Aquino III signed the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. The Anti-Cybercrime Law took effect on October 3, 2012 but the... Read more

Two journalists convicted of libel

CMFR/Philippines – Two journalists were convicted for libel in the past few days, one in Cebu City on 29 August 2013 and another in Digos City, Davao province, on... Read more

Fugitive demands 40 million pesos in damages from reporters

CMFR/Philippines – A businesswoman turned fugitive for her alleged involvement in a multi-billion peso corruption scandal filed four separate libel complaints against a blogger, two reporters, two editors and... Read more

Seven broadcasters facing libel suit

CMFR/Philippines – Five broadcasters and two radio station owners in Camarines Norte province filed counter-affidavits last 4 June 2013 in response to a libel case filed against them by... Read more

Radio anchor accused of libel for interviewing candidate

CMFR/Philippines – The governor of Zamboanga del Sur province implicated a radio commentator in a libel case against a losing candidate for mayor, accusing the commentator of “using his... Read more

Village captain sues Cebu blocktimer for libel

CMFR/Philippines – A village chief in Barili town, Cebu province, sued a radio blocktimer for libel last 14 June 2013, two months after the latter allegedly made a libelous... Read more