The constitutional
right of all Filipinos to freedom of expression remains intact.
This is
according to Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) President Domingo Egon
Cayosa after a Manila
Regional Trial Court branch 36 rendered a conviction to both Rappler chief
executive officer (CEO) and founder Maria Ressa and its former reporter Reynaldo
Santos, Jr. of cyberlibel.
“The decision
of the trial court should not deter media or any citizen from seeking the truth
nor diminish our freedom of expression or any of our constitutional rights,” he
said in a statement.
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“It should
nevertheless remind us to responsibly exercise our rights with due regard for
others,” he added.
Cayosa, admitted
the need for “the case highlight the need for CLARITY in our laws to leave less
room for interpretation or misapplication and fortify our courage to uphold the
rule of law.”
Other that that, Cayosa said the parties were “given the chance to
present evidence and argue their respective sides.”
“The facts are simple and straightforward. Procedural due process was
observed and the trial court promptly issued its decision. The accused were
allowed bail pending appeal,” he noted.
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