De Lima filing bill to decriminalize libel: Laws must not be weaponized

Inquirer.net - Oct 28, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima said on Wednesday that she and other lawmakers are set to file a bill that will decriminalize libel, to prevent the use of such laws to attack journalists and stifle press freedom. In a statement on Wednesday, de Lima said they support the call to decriminalize

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De Lima filing bill to decriminalize libel: Laws must not be weaponized

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