Article 354
Act No. 3815 · Revised Penal Code
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Every defamatory imputation is presumed to be malicious — even if true — unless the accused proves it was made in good faith with justifiable motive (e.g., a fair comment on public figures or a qualified privileged communication).
Official text — Act No. 3815
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