From the library

Legal Insights

Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

Have your own question? Ask ASG Legal AI now.

Get a cited, plain-language answer from 184,000+ statutes and decisions — free, no sign-up.

Ask a question

Showing 1–4 of 4 articles for “fair comment”

Sort:Newest Oldest

Sep 16, 2008 libel press freedom fair comment revised penal code tulfo public officials

Press Freedom vs. Fair Comment: The Limits of Libel Law in Tulfo v. People

The Supreme Court in Tulfo v. People clarifies when press freedom ends and criminal libel begins, applying the actual malice standard to defamatory columns.

Jun 22, 2007 libel good faith fair comment revised penal code criminal law freedom of expression

Navigating Libel, Good Faith, and Fair Comment in Philippine Law

The Supreme Court explains when good faith and fair comment can defeat a libel charge, using a policyholder's published notice as the case study.

Sep 8, 2006 libel preliminary investigation probable cause fair comment revised penal code privacy

Supreme Court: Probable Cause for Libel Despite Fair Comment Defense

SC reinstates libel case over article on minor's underwear, ruling fair comment defense needs full trial.

Nov 25, 2004 defamation fair comment freedom of speech political campaigns libel constitutional law

Fair Comment vs Defamation: Protecting Free Speech in Political Campaigns

The Supreme Court explains when critical articles about political candidates are protected fair comment, not libel.