Libel is defined as “a published false statement that is damaging to a person’s reputation; a written defamation.” In most countries, libel is a civil matter, but here it is a criminal offense, and is open to abuse and misuse by the powerful as an instrument of intimidation and control.
Atty. Geronimo Sy, former Department of Justice Assistant Secretary and bar reviewer in criminal law serves as the main speaker for this online forum. Former Justice of the Supreme Court Antonio T. Carpio and award-winning journalist, and co-founder of news magazine Newsbreak, and now Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug serve as panelists.
Streamed originally via Zoom on July 21, 2020. Moderated by Bambina Olivares and done in partnership with Manila House.