MANILA, Philippines — Congress must review the country’s laws on libel after the sudden arrest of veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. so that there will be a balance between protecting reputations and press freedom. This view came from Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon on Wednesday. Ridon said that while he agrees with the need to protect people’s reputations, it should not come at the expense of press freedom. He noted that journalists should not be barred from asking tough questions. Lustre was nabbed on Saturday morning over a cyberlibel case against him before a Davao City court. He was eventually released on […]...

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