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  1. This article focuses in-depth on the law, elements, penalty imposed, and legal treatment of the crime of cyber libel in the Philippines.

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  3. Jun 14, 2020 · The crime is simply called “libel” under R.A. 10175. To distinguish it from libel committed by traditional means, it is properly called “online libel” (although it is sometimes referred to as cyber-libel, internet libel, or electronic libel). Online libel was challenged as unconstitutional.

  4. Dec 11, 2023 · Libel – refers to “a public and malicious imputation of a crime, or of a vice or defect, real or imaginary, or any act, omission, condition, status or circumstance tending to cause dishonor, discredit or contempt of a natural or juridical person, or to blacken the memory of one who is dead.”

  5. Jun 21, 2024 · In the Philippines, cyber libel is a serious offense governed by Republic Act No. 10175, also known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. This law includes provisions on cyber libel, which extends the traditional definition of libel under the Revised Penal Code to include defamation conducted through electronic means.

  6. Aug 24, 2023 · To be considered cyber libel under Philippine law, the following elements typically must be met: Defamatory Statement: A false statement that harms the reputation of an individual or entity. Publication: The statement must be published online, making it accessible to a third party.

  7. Article 353 of the Philippine Penal Code 1 defines libel as “a public and malicious imputation of a crime, or of a vice or defect, real or imaginary, or any act, omission, condition, status or circumstance tending to cause the dishonor, discredit or contempt of a natural or juridical person, or to blacken the memory of one who is dead”. 2 ...

  8. May 15, 2024 · Cyber libel in the Philippines is defined under Section 4 (c) (4) of the Cybercrime Prevention Act. It is similar to traditional libel but pertains to offenses committed through electronic means.

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