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Nov 16, 2021freedom of expressionobscenitylocal ordinancesoverbreadth doctrineconstitutional lawmanila ordinance 7780
Freedom of Expression vs Obscenity: The Limits of Local Ordinances in the Philippines
The Supreme Court explains when courts may review local anti-obscenity ordinances and why facial challenges face strict limits.
Sep 23, 2019obscenity lawfree speechfreedom of expressionmadrilejos v. gatdulaconstitutional lawmanila ordinance 7780
Obscenity Laws vs. Free Speech: The Madrilejos Ruling on Manila Ordinance 7780
The Supreme Court’s Madrilejos ruling clarifies how Philippine obscenity laws must balance regulation with constitutionally protected free expression.
Defining Obscenity in Philippine Law: Liability for Immoral Publications
The Supreme Court clarifies how Philippine law defines obscenity and who may be held liable for selling or exhibiting pornographic materials.