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Freedom of Speech vs Fair Elections: Balancing Airtime Limits in Political Ads
Supreme Court ruling on COMELEC's aggregate airtime limits for political ads, balancing free speech and fair elections.
Balancing Freedom of Speech and the Sub Judice Rule: Protecting Fair Trial Rights
The Supreme Court clarifies when public comments on pending cases violate the sub judice rule and constitute contempt.
Circumstantial Evidence and Reasonable Doubt: Safeguarding Justice in Philippine Courts
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the sub judice rule, freedom of speech, and the limits of contempt power in Marantan v. Diokno.
Contempt OF Court Balancing Freedom OF Speech AND Judicial Integrity IN THE Philippines
Exit Polls and Free Expression: The ABS-CBN v. Comelec Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled that Comelec cannot totally ban exit polls, as they are protected by freedom of speech and of the press.