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2004-10-19 |
TINGA, J, |
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| The penalty for libel by means of writing or similar means is 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.[92] It is likewise settled that a single defamatory statement, if published several times, gives rise to as many offenses as there are publications. This is the "multiple publication rule" which is followed in our jurisdiction, as explained in Soriano v. Intermediate Appellate Court:[93] | |||||