SC dismisses indirect contempt raps vs Sotto, upholds free speech
The Philippine Supreme Court has dismissed indirect contempt charges against former Senate President Vicente Sotto III, who criticized a ruling on the Vice President's impeachment case. The high tribunal cited freedom of speech in its decision.
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