Article 355Libel by means of writings or similar means

Act No. 3815 · Revised Penal CodeKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

Libel (written or published): defamation in writing, printing, lithography, engraving, radio, phonograph, painting, theatrical exhibition, cinematographic exhibition, or any similar means. Online libel is covered by RA 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act) and carries a higher penalty.

Key point

A Facebook post that dishonors a specific person can be prosecuted as online libel under RA 10175.

Official text — Act No. 3815

Libel by means of writings or similar means.

-A libel committed by means of writing, printing, lithography, engraving, radio, phonograph, painting, theatrical exhibition, cinematographic exhibition, or any similar means, shall be punished by prision correccional in its minimum and medium periods or a fine ranging from 200 to 6,000 pesos, or both, in addition to the civil action which may be brought by the offended party.

Source: lawphil.net (Act No. 3815 as amended)

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