Title
Supreme Court
Law Defining Libel and Obscene Publications
Law
Act No. 277
Decision Date
Oct 24, 1901
A comprehensive Philippine law passed in 1901 defines libel, establishes punishments for publishing libelous statements, and outlines defenses and privileges available to individuals accused of libel.

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