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NBI files cyber libel charges against columnist over alleged false claims on impeachment bribery
NBI files cyber libel charges against columnist over alleged false claims on impeachment bribery
CEBU CITY — The NBI-Central Visayas Regional Office (NBI-CEVRO) filed cyber libel complaints against columnist Rigoberto Tiglao over an article allegedly containing malicious and baseless claims against Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th District Representative Vincent “Duke” Frasco.
CEBU CITY — The NBI-Central Visayas Regional Office (NBI-CEVRO) filed cyber libel complaints against columnist Rigoberto Tiglao over an article allegedly containing malicious and baseless claims against Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th District Representative Vincent “Duke” Frasco.
NBI-CEVRO Regional Director Atty. Rennan Oliva said the complaint stemmed from a report received by Frasco from one of his staff members, alerting him to an online article entitled “Cebu Rep Details How Impeachment Bribery Worked.”
NBI-CEVRO Regional Director Atty. Rennan Oliva said the complaint stemmed from a report received by Frasco from one of his staff members, alerting him to an online article entitled “Cebu Rep Details How Impeachment Bribery Worked.”
The article was published in The Manila Times and circulated online.
The article was published in The Manila Times and circulated online.
“‘Yun ang claim ng subject [Tiglao], meaning it caused aspersion not only sa complainant na si Congressman Frasco, pati buong House of Representatives at saka ‘yung Speaker of the House natin,” Oliva said.
“‘Yun ang claim ng subject [Tiglao], meaning it caused aspersion not only sa complainant na si Congressman Frasco, pati buong House of Representatives at saka ‘yung Speaker of the House natin,” Oliva said.
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“Pinapalabas niya na binribe lahat ng congressman to vote for the impeachment,” he added.
“Pinapalabas niya na binribe lahat ng congressman to vote for the impeachment,” he added.
Tiglao's article even attributed a quote to Frasco, saying: “Yes, I was bribed to vote against the Vice President, but I did it for you, dear constituents.”
Tiglao's article even attributed a quote to Frasco, saying: “Yes, I was bribed to vote against the Vice President, but I did it for you, dear constituents.”
During an interview with the NBI, Frasco recalled that on February 6, he joined 239 other lawmakers in signing the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte and supporting its transmittal to the Senate.
During an interview with the NBI, Frasco recalled that on February 6, he joined 239 other lawmakers in signing the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte and supporting its transmittal to the Senate.
Oliva said the article lacked any factual basis and presented no evidence to support the claims.
Oliva said the article lacked any factual basis and presented no evidence to support the claims.
“E sa mga posts niya, wala naman siyang pinakita na ebidensya na nangyari ‘yun. It’s his claim only,” he said.
“E sa mga posts niya, wala naman siyang pinakita na ebidensya na nangyari ‘yun. It’s his claim only,” he said.
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“Which, under the law, meets the elements of the crime of libel.”
“Which, under the law, meets the elements of the crime of libel.”
The NBI noted that the article seriously harmed Frasco’s reputation and credibility, especially as a public official.
The NBI noted that the article seriously harmed Frasco’s reputation and credibility, especially as a public official.
Tiglao was summoned to appear before the NBI-National Capital Region (NBI-NCR) but reportedly failed to present any evidence to substantiate his claims.
Tiglao was summoned to appear before the NBI-National Capital Region (NBI-NCR) but reportedly failed to present any evidence to substantiate his claims.
“That is the nature of fake news,” Oliva said.
“That is the nature of fake news,” Oliva said.
“You make it appear to the public that what you're saying is true. When in fact, it’s not. ‘Pag finact-check, hindi naman totoo.”
“You make it appear to the public that what you're saying is true. When in fact, it’s not. ‘Pag finact-check, hindi naman totoo.”
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The columnist is now facing charges under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 for cyber libel, in relation to Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code.
The columnist is now facing charges under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 for cyber libel, in relation to Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code.
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