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Veteran journalist arrested for alleged cyber libel, raising free speech concerns
Veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. has been arrested for alleged cyber libel. Lustre, author of a book on former president Rodrigo Duterte's drug war, faces charges that raise concerns about freedom of expression in the Philippines.
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Veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. was arrested in Quezon City on Saturday over a cyber libel case filed in Davao City. His lawyer stated Lustre was unaware of the case prior to his arrest and intends to post bail.