Comments on: Libel, e-Libel or Internet Libel http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/ Philippine laws and legal system (JLP LAW blog) Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:03:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Libel–aubrey « The Knight Writers’ Weblog http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-11666 Libel–aubrey « The Knight Writers’ Weblog Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:30:14 +0000 http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-11666 [...] http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/ [...] [...] http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/ [...]

]]> By: Marketing Awards For Sale? « Rodel E. Dagumampan http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-11057 Marketing Awards For Sale? « Rodel E. Dagumampan Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:27:26 +0000 http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-11057 [...] If you experienced the same, we’re glad to hear your story. No Comments Leave a Commenttrackback addressThere was an error with your comment, please try again. name (required)email (will not be published)(required)url [...] [...] If you experienced the same, we’re glad to hear your story. No Comments Leave a Commenttrackback addressThere was an error with your comment, please try again. name (required)email (will not be published)(required)url [...]

]]> By: Libel and Brian Gorrell http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-11039 Libel and Brian Gorrell Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:14:48 +0000 http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-11039 [...] Do the subjects of Mr. Gorrell’s blog, or to be more precise, those individuals who he described in an insulting manner, have a cause of action against him? Certainly. His writings almost certainly comply with the essential elements of libel as defined by Philippine law: “To be liable for libel, the following elements must be shown to exist: (1) the allegation of a discreditable act or condition concerning another; (2) publication of the charge; (3) identity of the person defamed; and (4) existence of malice.” [...] [...] Do the subjects of Mr. Gorrell’s blog, or to be more precise, those individuals who he described in an insulting manner, have a cause of action against him? Certainly. His writings almost certainly comply with the essential elements of libel as defined by Philippine law: “To be liable for libel, the following elements must be shown to exist: (1) the allegation of a discreditable act or condition concerning another; (2) publication of the charge; (3) identity of the person defamed; and (4) existence of malice.” [...]

]]> By: Guidelines in Imposing Penalties for Libel: Questions and Answers at Philippine e-Legal Forum http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-10791 Guidelines in Imposing Penalties for Libel: Questions and Answers at Philippine e-Legal Forum Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:04:20 +0000 http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-10791 [...] Libel is “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.” (Article. 353, Revised Penal Code; more discussion here) [...] [...] Libel is “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.” (Article. 353, Revised Penal Code; more discussion here) [...]

]]> By: Decriminalize libel? at Atty-at-Work http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-8400 Decriminalize libel? at Atty-at-Work Sat, 07 Jul 2007 07:07:00 +0000 http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-8400 [...] In 2004, Rep. Imee Marcos filed a bill (HB00330; I don’t know its status) seeking to extinguish the penalty of imprisonment and to impose higher fines for offenders of the crime of libel. The accompanying explanation states that the imposition of a more reasonable set of fines for offenders of the crime of libel is more in keeping with the protection of the right of individuals to freedom of speech and expression rather than the imposition the penalty of imprisonment. Furthermore, considering the present value of the peso, the fines currently imposed are inadequate and must therefore be increased to be commensurate to its purpose. [...] [...] In 2004, Rep. Imee Marcos filed a bill (HB00330; I don’t know its status) seeking to extinguish the penalty of imprisonment and to impose higher fines for offenders of the crime of libel. The accompanying explanation states that the imposition of a more reasonable set of fines for offenders of the crime of libel is more in keeping with the protection of the right of individuals to freedom of speech and expression rather than the imposition the penalty of imprisonment. Furthermore, considering the present value of the peso, the fines currently imposed are inadequate and must therefore be increased to be commensurate to its purpose. [...]

]]> By: "Jollibee scandal" video: Libel? at Atty-at-Work http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-8047 "Jollibee scandal" video: Libel? at Atty-at-Work Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:43:56 +0000 http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-8047 [...] Now, this is precisely the problem faced by the Parents Enabling Parents Coalition. Its officers were sued for libel based on a comment posted in a blog post. [...] [...] Now, this is precisely the problem faced by the Parents Enabling Parents Coalition. Its officers were sued for libel based on a comment posted in a blog post. [...]

]]> By: Jake Bascao http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-3101 Jake Bascao Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:43:29 +0000 http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-3101 Hi, May I know whats the procedure to file an e-libel case? Would it be possible to file and e-libel case againts somebody who is out of the country?Or shall I wait for this person to comeback first in the country then I can proceed filing the case? Your reply would be greatly appreciated.Many Thanks! Sincerely, Jake B. Hi,

May I know whats the procedure to file an e-libel case?
Would it be possible to file and e-libel case againts somebody who is out of the country?Or shall I wait for this person to comeback first in the country then I can proceed filing the case?

Your reply would be greatly appreciated.Many Thanks!

Sincerely,
Jake B.

]]> By: Philippine e-Legal Forum » Blog Archive » Crackdown on bloggers, websites http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-78 Philippine e-Legal Forum » Blog Archive » Crackdown on bloggers, websites Thu, 05 Oct 2006 15:01:01 +0000 http://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-78 [...] What’s surprising is not the fact that bloggers are being sued for libel, as the philippines already has a pending test case (another Philippine legal first is the temporary restraining order issued by a Quezon City court against the PCIJ). The more surprising fact is the increasing number of cases filed against bloggers. This is shown in Media Law Resource Center’s updated list of libel and related lawsuits against bloggers and websites in the United States. Although this is surprising, it’s expected with the exponential growth of blogging. Paraphrasing Matt of technorati: “55 Million blogs…some of them have to be libelous.” [...] [...] What’s surprising is not the fact that bloggers are being sued for libel, as the philippines already has a pending test case (another Philippine legal first is the temporary restraining order issued by a Quezon City court against the PCIJ). The more surprising fact is the increasing number of cases filed against bloggers. This is shown in Media Law Resource Center’s updated list of libel and related lawsuits against bloggers and websites in the United States. Although this is surprising, it’s expected with the exponential growth of blogging. Paraphrasing Matt of technorati: “55 Million blogs…some of them have to be libelous.” [...]

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