Jinggoy Estrada’s libel bill: No jail time but fine of up to P30,000


MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill to eliminate imprisonment as a penalty in libel cases. It, however, recommends the imposition of up to P30,000 fine. In lodging Senate Bill No. 2521, the lawmaker noted that civil damages may serve as enough penalty and deterrence to libel for those proven to have

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