De Lima, Paolo Duterte clash over libel complaints vs media
Rep. Leila de Lima criticized Rep. Paolo Duterte's libel complaints against GMA Network, stating they send a "chilling" message to journalists. Duterte countered that legal action is not an attack on press freedom, emphasizing journalists' responsibility for evidence-based reporting.
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