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Aug 22, 2005free speechdefamationradio commentaryevidentiary standardsconstitutional lawphilippine law
Free Speech vs Defamation: Safeguarding Radio Commentary Through Evidentiary Standards
Philippine jurisprudence balances free speech and defamation in radio commentary, requiring clear evidence before liability attaches to broadcasters.