Let libel remain a crime to prevent abuse – ex-journalist Manicad
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MANILA, Philippines --- Former TV journalist Jiggy Manicad believes that libel should remain as a crime. «Dapat pong krimen siya para wala pong pang-aabuso sa hanay nating mamamahayag,» he said when asked, during a senatorial debate SLet libel remain a crime to prevent abuse – ex-journalist Manicad
MANILA, Philippines --- Former TV journalist Jiggy Manicad believes that libel should remain as a crime. «Dapat pong krimen siya para wala pong pang-aabuso sa hanay nating mamamahayag,» he said when asked, during a senatorial debate Sunday night, whether or not libel should stay as a crime or not. Malacaang accused Ressa of «abusing» her power as a member of media. READ: Palace tells Maria Ressa: You're abusing your power as journalist Manicad's answer comes days after Rappler chief executive officer Maria Ressa was arrested for cyberlibel filed against her and a former researcher over a 2012 article. READ: Rappler's Ma...Keep on reading: Let libel remain a crime to prevent abuse – ex-journalist Manicad Read more