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DoJ orders filing of cyberlibel, perjury raps vs 18
The Philippine Department of Justice has approved the filing of cyberlibel and perjury charges against 18 individuals and their lawyer concerning a joint sworn statement and online posts. Former senators are among the complainants.
The Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday approved the filing of cyberlibel and perjury charges against 18 people and their lawyer over a joint sworn statement, related media appearances, and online posts. The DoJ said the 18 face 10 criminal charges, including six counts of cyberlibel and four counts of perjury, while their lawyer faces four cyberlibel charges. The complaints were filed by former Senators Antonio F. Trillanes IV and Leila M. de Lima, Bureau of Corrections Director General Gregorio Pio P. Catapang, Jr., former National Security Adviser Eduardo M. Año, and Flaviano Lopez Villanueva. This development highlights the ongoing legal scrutiny of online statements in the Philippines and the potential consequences for individuals, particularly in cases involving public figures.
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