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Jan 29, 2023 libel criminal law freedom of speech revised penal code supreme court

Libel in the Philippines: When Posting a Complaint Becomes a Crime

The Supreme Court clarifies the elements of libel, including publication and malice, in a case involving posted criminal complaints.