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Jan 21, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines – The latest ruling of the Supreme Court (SC) clarified rules on cyber libel cases. The High Court said: The prescription period for cyber libel should be based on the...
- A Closer Look at The Law on Cyber Libel and Liability
- Elements of Cyber Libel
- Person Liable For Cyber Libel
- Penalty For Cyber Libel
- About Nicolas and de Vega Law Offices
To determine whether a person posting, sharing, commenting, or liking a libelous post on social media, is liable for the crime of cyber libel, we have to explore the principal acts amounting to the crime of cyber libel itself, as defined under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. Section 4(c)(4) of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, which pun...
The following are the elements of cyber libel, based on Section 4(c)(4) of R.A. 10175, in relation to Articles 353 and 355 of the Revised Penal Code: a. There must be an imputation of a crime, or of a vice or defect, real or imaginary, or any act, omission, condition, status, or circumstance. b. The imputation must be made publicly, which requires ...
It must be noted that the Revised Penal Code punishes the person who shall publish, exhibit or cause the publication or exhibition of a libelous post, or the editor or business manager of a book, pamphlet, newspaper, magazine or serial publication containing the libelous material: “Art. 360. Persons responsible. — Any person who shall publish, exhi...
Traditional libel is punished under the Revised Penal Code, as amended by Republic Act No. 10951, as follows: “Art. 355. Libel by means of writings or similar means. – A libel committed by means of writing, printing, lithography, engraving, radio, phonograph, painting, theatrical exhibition, cinematographic exhibition, or any similar means, shall b...
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- PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS. Section 1. Title. — This Act shall be known as the "Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012″.
- PUNISHABLE ACTS. Section 4. Cybercrime Offenses. — The following acts constitute the offense of cybercrime punishable under this Act
- PENALTIES. Section 8. Penalties. — Any person found guilty of any of the punishable acts enumerated in Sections 4(a) and 4(b) of this Act shall be punished with imprisonment of prision mayor or a fine of at least Two hundred thousand pesos (PhP200,000.00) up to a maximum amount commensurate to the damage incurred or both.
- ENFORCEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION. Section 10. Law Enforcement Authorities. — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) shall be responsible for the efficient and effective law enforcement of the provisions of this Act.
Aug 24, 2023 · For anyone facing issues related to cyber libel, seeking legal counsel from a professional well-versed in Philippine law is crucial. Understanding the specific statutes, case law, and legal strategies relevant to cyber libel can make a significant difference in the outcome of a case.
Jun 15, 2020 · High-profile journalist Maria Ressa has been found guilty of libel in the Philippines in a case seen as a test of the country's media freedom.
Jun 14, 2020 · For an imputation to be libelous under Art. 353 of the RPC, the following requisites must be present: (a) it must be defamatory; (b) it must be malicious; (c) it must be given publicity; and (d) the victim must be identifiable.
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Apr 1, 2024 · Applicable Laws: The primary legal framework governing cyber libel in the Philippines includes the Revised Penal Code, particularly Articles 353 to 362 on libel and defamation, and the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175).
