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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.

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Cyberlibel in the Philippines: What R.A. 10175 Covers

Cyberlibel in the Philippines is punishable under R.A. 10175. Learn what the law covers, who can be held liable, and the penalties involved.

Online Libel Penalties in the Philippines: Fine or Imprisonment After Soliman

The Supreme Court clarifies that online libel may be punished with fine only, not just imprisonment, and explains how to compute the penalty.

Online Psychological Abuse Under RA 9262: Higher Penalty for ICT Use

Supreme Court raises penalty for psychological abuse committed via Facebook, ruling ICT use qualifies for one-degree higher punishment under RA 10175.

Grave Slander in the Philippines: Lessons from Artajos v. Court of Appeals

Learn how Philippine law punishes grave slander, the elements prosecutors must prove, and key lessons from the Supreme Court's Artajos ruling.