As journ prof seeks decriminalization of libel for all, Tulfo asks: Even for extortionists?

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Talks on who would be covered by proposals to decriminalize libel sparked debates between Senator Raffy Tulfo and communications professor Danilo Arao, as the latter maintained that criminal liability should be removed for all. | GabrielLaluINQ

“This means that it is still there, but only civil suits would be filed against a journalist, blogger, or whoever — so the criminal component is gone so that nobody would get jailed; the worst thing that could happen is the imposition of fines. What should be remembered is that there should be no distinction between ordinary people and professional journalists, as it defeats the purpose of citizen journalism,” he added.

Also, Tulfo asked how a civil case would suffice for media extortionists who would be found guilty of libel, noting that the court may not be able to find enough property and assets to garnish from the respondent. “What if the Supreme Court tells the extortionist to pay P1 million? But he has no money to give, so what’s gonna happen? He’s free as a bird?” he asked.Tulfo asked Arao if he was willing to let go of criminal liabilities for extortionists in the media in the name of press freedom — to which Arao said yes. The senator, however, voiced his displeasure with Arao’s opinion, saying that the extortionists would have to thank the UP professor for that stand.

Arao replied that the biggest penalty to the erring media practitioner, if found guilty of libel, is not criminalization but the absence of credibility. Tulfo countered Arao’s views again, saying that the damage had been done and would not be repaired in that situation.

 

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GabrielLaluINQ Agree ako dito kay sen raffy tulfo alam naman natin pag nag desisyon tong si sen raffy tulfo ang makikinabang tlga mga pilipino

GabrielLaluINQ Godbless kay sen raffy tulfo gumagawa talaga siya ng paraan para maging ayos ang takbo ng bansa natin na puro katotohanan lang ang lalabas na balita

GabrielLaluINQ maganda tong gusto ni sen raffy tulfo ah para maiwasan natin yong kumakalat na fakenews na yan

GabrielLaluINQ pabor ako dito sa gusto ni senator raffy tulfo talamak na kasi yong mga panggap na journalist eh

GabrielLaluINQ isa sa nagustuhan ko kay idol na pinaglalaban nya ang sa tingin nya mas makabubuti sa lahat

GabrielLaluINQ kaya suporta ako sayo idol raffy hanggang dulo!

GabrielLaluINQ you never fail us sir tulfo sa mga bagay bagay

GabrielLaluINQ Di ako nagsisi sa pagpili sayo idol kase alam ko na worthy ka kung asan ka now

GabrielLaluINQ good ang idea, kaya malaki ang pasasalamat ko dahil naging senador ka napaka dami mong nagagawa talaga sir

GabrielLaluINQ maganda ang plano ni sir raffy eh no

GabrielLaluINQ Yan ang idol ko kinikilos talaga lahat.

GabrielLaluINQ SUSUPORTAHAN KA PO NAMIN SIR RAFFY, MADAMI KA NA PONG NAGAWANG MABUTI EH.

GabrielLaluINQ Self serving and selfish…

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