Veteran journalist Lustre arrested in QC for cyber libel

Inquirer.net - Oct 24, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. was arrested in Quezon City on Saturday morning by virtue of a warrant of arrest for cyberlibel issued by a Davao court. Police arrested Lustre in a restaurant in Quezon City where the Saturday News Forum was held. READ: SC affirms ruling on cyberlibel prescription period He

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