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Jan 11, 2016 oral defamation slander freedom of speech criminal law revised penal code supreme court

From Grave to Slight: Oral Defamation and Free Speech in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies when insulting words rise to grave or slight oral defamation, balancing free speech with protecting reputation.

Feb 8, 2000 criminal-law oral-defamation revised-penal-code article-358 supreme-court philippines

Navigating Defamation Intent Context AND The Line Between Grave AND Slight Oral Defamation

Learn how Philippine courts distinguish grave from slight oral defamation, focusing on context, intent, and relationships between parties.