Suggested readings re defamation
Read the following to learn the most important concepts and rules regarding the law on defamation.
[1] G.R. No. 135306. January 28, 2003, 396 SCRA210.
[2] Yuchengco v. The Manila Chronicle Publishing Corporation, G.R. No. 184315, November 25, 2009, 605 SCRA 684, 697.
[3] Lopez v. People, G.R. No. 172203, February 14, 2011, 642 SCRA 668.
[4] Buatis, Jr., v. People, G.R. No. 142509, March 24,2006, 485 SCRA 275,286-287.
[5] Id. at 287; citing Jimenez v. Reyes, 27 Phil. 52 (1914).
[6] The United States v. Hart, G.R. No. L-8848, November 21, 1913, 26 Phil. 149, 152-153 (1913).
[7] Diaz v. People, G.R. No. 159787, May 25, 2007, 523 SCRA 194, 201.
[8] G.R. No. 126466, January 14, 1999, 301 SCRA 1, 23.
[9] Hearns v. De Young, 119 Cal. 670.
[10] Disini Jr. v. Secretary of Justice, G.R. No. 203335, April 22, 2014, 723 SCRA 109.
[11] Art. 355. Libel means by writings or similar means. — A libel committed by means of writing, printing, lithography, engraving, radio, phonograph, painting, theatrical exhibition, cinematographic exhibition, or any similar means, shall be punished by prision correccional in its minimum and medium periods or a fine ranging from 200 to 6,000 pesos, or both, in addition to the civil action which may be brought by the offended party.
[1] G.R. No. 135306. January 28, 2003, 396 SCRA210.
[2] Yuchengco v. The Manila Chronicle Publishing Corporation, G.R. No. 184315, November 25, 2009, 605 SCRA 684, 697.
[3] Lopez v. People, G.R. No. 172203, February 14, 2011, 642 SCRA 668.
[4] Buatis, Jr., v. People, G.R. No. 142509, March 24,2006, 485 SCRA 275,286-287.
[5] Id. at 287; citing Jimenez v. Reyes, 27 Phil. 52 (1914).
[6] The United States v. Hart, G.R. No. L-8848, November 21, 1913, 26 Phil. 149, 152-153 (1913).
[7] Diaz v. People, G.R. No. 159787, May 25, 2007, 523 SCRA 194, 201.
[8] G.R. No. 126466, January 14, 1999, 301 SCRA 1, 23.
[9] Hearns v. De Young, 119 Cal. 670.
[10] Disini Jr. v. Secretary of Justice, G.R. No. 203335, April 22, 2014, 723 SCRA 109.
[11] Art. 355. Libel means by writings or similar means. — A libel committed by means of writing, printing, lithography, engraving, radio, phonograph, painting, theatrical exhibition, cinematographic exhibition, or any similar means, shall be punished by prision correccional in its minimum and medium periods or a fine ranging from 200 to 6,000 pesos, or both, in addition to the civil action which may be brought by the offended party.
