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Mar 23, 2011 libel press freedom fair reporting philippine law supreme court criminal law

Protecting Press Freedom Understanding Libel and Fair Reporting in Philippine Media Law

Explore the boundaries of libel and fair reporting in Philippine media law through the Supreme Court's ruling in Angeles v. Gaite.

Dec 13, 2005 defamation freedom of press privileged communication civil damages philippine law libel

Defamation vs. Press Freedom: Balancing Rights in Philippine Law

Philippine Journalists v. Thoenen clarifies when media cannot claim privilege for defamatory reports about private individuals.

Sep 23, 2005 libel venue jurisdiction freedom of the press criminal procedure philippine law

Venue vs Jurisdiction in Libel Cases: Protecting Press Freedom

Explaining the difference between venue and jurisdiction in Philippine libel cases and how the rules protect freedom of the press.