Philippines: Lawsuit concerning cyber libel (Causing v People)
Progress
Current status
in force
11 Oct 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Philippines
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
supreme court
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in lawsuit concerning cyber libel (Causing v People)
On 11 October 2023, the Supreme Court of the Philippines issued a decision in the case of Causing v. People, affirming that the prescription period for Cyber Libel is one year, in line with the Revised Penal Code. The case arose from a complaint fil…
SourceEvent type
public lawsuit
Action type
ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
supreme court