Philippine SC Rules Cyber Libel Action Must Be Filed Within 1 Year

The Philippine Supreme Court has affirmed that legal action against cyber libel must be initiated within one year, not 15 years, with the prescription period starting upon discovery of the offense.

20 Apr, 12:40 — 20 Apr, 12:40

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Action vs cyber libel must be made within 1 year, not 15 years — SC

The SC also affirms that prescription starts upon the discovery of the offense, not when it was published

By Jairo Bolledo

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Philippine SC Rules Cyber Libel Action Must Be Filed Within 1 Year

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Action vs cyber libel must be made within 1 year, not 15 years — SC

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