Aquino says he favors decriminalizing libel by Ayee Macaraig

Aquino says he favors decriminalizing libel by Ayee Macaraig

MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III supports efforts to decriminalize libel in the Philippines.

Following criticism about the enactment of a law that imposes heavier penalties on online libel, Aquino said that he is actually in favor of removing criminal liability for libel.

Aquino made the statement at the Annual Presidential Forum of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) on Wednesday, October 17. The forum was held at the Manila Hotel.

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