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Apr 25, 2023 indirect contempt sub judice rule freedom of the press judicial ethics media law abs-cbn

When Media Interviews Can Lead to Indirect Contempt: The ABS-CBN v. Ampatuan Ruling

The Supreme Court clarifies the sub judice rule and when media interviews of witnesses may constitute indirect contempt.

Jul 5, 2017 libel actual malice press freedom public interest qualified privilege supreme court

Protecting Press Freedom: Actual Malice and Libel in Public Interest Reporting

A Philippine Supreme Court ruling on actual malice, qualified privilege, and libel in reporting on public officials' conduct.

May 15, 2009 actual malice libel press freedom public figures qualified privilege media law

Actual Malice and Media Responsibility in Reporting on Public Figures

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that public figures must prove actual malice to claim damages for false news reports.

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.

Nov 11, 2005 civil-procedure libel due-process case-consolidation criminal-procedure supreme-court

Separate Legal Claims WHY Improper Case Consolidation Violates DUE Process

Why the Supreme Court ruled that separate libel complaints against a publisher cannot be consolidated against one defendant without violating due process.