Comments on: Libel, e-Libel or Internet Libel https://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/ Philippine laws and legal system (JLP-Law blog) Fri, 24 Aug 2012 03:32:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: law_jpg https://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/comment-page-1/#comment-19965 law_jpg Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:37:41 +0000 https://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-19965 Good day, i would just like to inquire as to the legality of internet libel. i honestly believe that libel can be committed thru the internet. however, i have read a Supreme Court Decision mentioning that the Secretary of Justice issued a Resolution stating therein that there is no crime of "internet libel".. The SC case is designated as G.R. 184800 and dated 5 May 2010.. However, i do not know how to get a copy of such Resolution for concrete basis. any two-cent on this? thank you Good day, i would just like to inquire as to the legality of internet libel. i honestly believe that libel can be committed thru the internet. however, i have read a Supreme Court Decision mentioning that the Secretary of Justice issued a Resolution stating therein that there is no crime of “internet libel”..

The SC case is designated as G.R. 184800 and dated 5 May 2010.. However, i do not know how to get a copy of such Resolution for concrete basis.

any two-cent on this?

thank you

]]> By: armie_ https://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/comment-page-1/#comment-13328 armie_ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:54:16 +0000 https://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-13328 Hi! I've read the thread about this issue of e-libel and the internet, and would very much appreciate any opinion about my case. I have this relationship with a married man for almost a year now. Although that would be another story, my concern is this. He and I had some of our private moments recorded on video. His wife happened to get a copy of one of those, and threatened that this will be uploaded and disseminated on our network of friends and work associates. She had also started giving info about our discrete relationship at work. However, the wife said she has nothing to do with it, and insists that it must have been coming from her "friends" who only happen to be concerned about her. My question is, can i file anything against her or her "friends"? I can see from the text above that, "In Philippine jurisdiction, the truth is not always a defense. While something is true, if the purpose is to besmirch, then liability still exists." Hope somebody can enlighten me. Thanks much. Hi! I’ve read the thread about this issue of e-libel and the internet, and would very much appreciate any opinion about my case.

I have this relationship with a married man for almost a year now. Although that would be another story, my concern is this. He and I had some of our private moments recorded on video. His wife happened to get a copy of one of those, and threatened that this will be uploaded and disseminated on our network of friends and work associates. She had also started giving info about our discrete relationship at work. However, the wife said she has nothing to do with it, and insists that it must have been coming from her “friends” who only happen to be concerned about her. My question is, can i file anything against her or her “friends”? I can see from the text above that, “In Philippine jurisdiction, the truth is not always a defense. While something is true, if the purpose is to besmirch, then liability still exists.”

Hope somebody can enlighten me. Thanks much.

]]> By: Cristytan https://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/comment-page-1/#comment-13310 Cristytan Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:59:35 +0000 https://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-13310 How about text messaging? can those be considered libelous? what if the text messages had been shown to another before or after it was sent? How about text messaging? can those be considered libelous? what if the text messages had been shown to another before or after it was sent?

]]> By: michaelrobertsrexxfield https://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/comment-page-1/#comment-12936 michaelrobertsrexxfield Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:58:01 +0000 https://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-12936 This is an interesting article. I have personally been at the receiving end of vicious and malicious Internet libel and smear campaigns. One of the most frustrating aspects was when other people who have not experienced this debilitating type of attack, make statements such as "just ignore him (or her) and he'll go way". Or they might say something like "just get over it". However, the amazing efficiency of the Internet and its search engine's makes this horrible information available about you 24/7 globally. It destroys businesses, careers, relationships, finances, and peace of mind. So many of these discussions seem to be hinged on what is legally permissible, and what is legally actionable. I would like to see more conversations on what is morally acceptable with respect to posting information about people, truth, false or otherwise. Regards, Michael Roberts. Internet libel victim's advocate. www.Rexxfield.com This is an interesting article. I have personally been at the receiving end of vicious and malicious Internet libel and smear campaigns. One of the most frustrating aspects was when other people who have not experienced this debilitating type of attack, make statements such as “just ignore him (or her) and he’ll go way”. Or they might say something like “just get over it”.

However, the amazing efficiency of the Internet and its search engine’s makes this horrible information available about you 24/7 globally. It destroys businesses, careers, relationships, finances, and peace of mind.

So many of these discussions seem to be hinged on what is legally permissible, and what is legally actionable. I would like to see more conversations on what is morally acceptable with respect to posting information about people, truth, false or otherwise.

Regards, Michael Roberts. Internet libel victim’s advocate.

http://www.Rexxfield.com

]]> By: basurera0103 https://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/comment-page-1/#comment-12739 basurera0103 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:31:01 +0000 https://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/#comment-12739 Hi! I've read some of your articles concerning e-libel cases. I have a few questions though. I'm planning to file a case po kc against this person. This may sound so petty but a lot of damage has been done that's why I'm seeking your advice/opinion. When I say a lot I mean a lot. Pag may gatherings na magkikita kami pati yung common friends namin hindi ako makapunta kasi po they've read her posts/blogs. To give you an idea of what happened, it started po kc when she posted a shout out in this networking site that we both use. She didn't drop names with the first few posts but I know they were intended for me. In other words, parinig parinig lang at first. But, nag-d-doubt pa din po ako whether ako ga yung pinaparinggan nya or not since wala naman akong ginawa sa kanya para gawin nya sakin yun. So what I did was I posted a shout out din (which is in general) but speaks of her. My posts were in general like "what goes around, comes around" and the like. And then for every post I make, she answers back though still not dropping names. So it's clear that she's referring to me nga. And then it got worse. She used the blog feature of the same networking site na to defame me. With her last blog entry recently lang, she mentioned my name na talaga. I'd like to know if this serves as enough ground to file a case against her. What are the pro's and con's of filing a case against her? I hope to get a reply from you soon. Thanks. You can email me @ jcqmejia@yahoo.com Hi!

I’ve read some of your articles concerning e-libel cases. I have a few questions though. I’m planning to file a case po kc against this person. This may sound so petty but a lot of damage has been done that’s why I’m seeking your advice/opinion. When I say a lot I mean a lot. Pag may gatherings na magkikita kami pati yung common friends namin hindi ako makapunta kasi po they’ve read her posts/blogs.

To give you an idea of what happened, it started po kc when she posted a shout out in this networking site that we both use. She didn’t drop names with the first few posts but I know they were intended for me. In other words, parinig parinig lang at first. But, nag-d-doubt pa din po ako whether ako ga yung pinaparinggan nya or not since wala naman akong ginawa sa kanya para gawin nya sakin yun. So what I did was I posted a shout out din (which is in general) but speaks of her. My posts were in general like “what goes around, comes around” and the like. And then for every post I make, she answers back though still not dropping names. So it’s clear that she’s referring to me nga. And then it got worse. She used the blog feature of the same networking site na to defame me. With her last blog entry recently lang, she mentioned my name na talaga.

I’d like to know if this serves as enough ground to file a case against her. What are the pro’s and con’s of filing a case against her?

I hope to get a reply from you soon. Thanks.

You can email me @ jcqmejia@yahoo.com

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]]> By: Libel and Brian Gorrell https://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/comment-page-1/#comment-11039 Libel and Brian Gorrell Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:14:48 +0000 https://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 https://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/comment-page-1/#comment-10791 Guidelines in Imposing Penalties for Libel: Questions and Answers at Philippine e-Legal Forum Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:04:20 +0000 https://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 https://jlp-law.com/blog/libel-e-internet-libel/comment-page-1/#comment-8400 Decriminalize libel? at Atty-at-Work Sat, 07 Jul 2007 07:07:00 +0000 https://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. [...]

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