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Apr 10, 2019 libel damages freedom of speech journalism civil code supreme court

Libel and Damages: Balancing Free Speech and Reputation in Philippine Law

The Supreme Court's Guy v. Tulfo ruling clarifies when journalists may be liable for libel and how courts compute damages for reputational harm.

Mar 31, 2005 libel actual malice journalism freedom of expression philippine law

Safeguarding Journalistic Freedom: Actual Malice and Libel in Public Discourse

Philippine law on libel and actual malice explained, with practical guidance for journalists, media practitioners, and public commentators.

Dec 15, 2000 campus journalism student rights academic freedom education law ra 7079 discipline

Campus Press Freedom vs School Authority: Balancing Student Rights and Institutional Discipline in Philippine

How the Supreme Court balanced campus press freedom under RA 7079 with a school's disciplinary authority in Miriam College v. Court of Appeals.