Laws providing restrictions in Freedom of

Speech:
Article 133, Section 4, Title Two
Offending the religious feelings. The penalty of arresto mayor in its maximum period to prision correccional in its minimum period shall be imposed upon
anyone who, in a place devoted to religious worship
or during the celebration of any religious ceremony
shall perform acts notoriously offensive to the feelings
of the faithful.

Section 34, R.A. 8491

-Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines states composed
forms of expressions restricted to be done on the
Philippine Flag

R.A. 101750
-Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012
-Under the law, a person could be sentenced to 12
years imprisonment for posting online comments
judged to be libelous.

Nool, Kimberlee Ced G.

BS Nursing - CON3A

Know it, but do not abuse it

What is Freedom of Speech?

Freedom of speech is the concept
of the inherent human right to
voice
ion

one's

publicly

opin-

without

fear

of censorship or punishment.
"Speech" is not limited to public
speaking and is generally taken to
include other forms of expres-

What article states our freedom

of speech?

Laws providing restrictions in Free-

It is written in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, Section 4, Article III states:

Art 358, Section 1, Revised Penal Code

No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the

press, or the right of the people peaceably
to assemble and petition the government
for redress of grievances.

sion.

dom of Speech:

Slander. Oral defamation shall be punished by arresto mayor in its maximum

period to prision correccional in its minimum period if it is of a serious and insulting nature; otherwise the penalty shall be
arresto menor or a fine not exceeding 200
pesos.

Are there limitations of this law?

Yes there are. There are limitations involved in this law in order to avoid conflicts or misunderstandings. Some restrictions are listed below:
-Making false statement (libel) or a false
statement damaging someones reputation
(slander)
-The act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things
-Posting comments online that are known
to be libelous

Art 359, Section1, Revised Penal Code

Slander by deed. The penalty of arresto
mayor in its maximum period to prision
correccional in its minimum period or a
fine ranging from 200 to 1,000 pesos shall
be imposed upon any person who shall
perform any act not included and punished
in this title, which shall cast dishonor, discredit or contempt upon another person.
If said act is not of a serious nature, the
penalty shall be arresto menor or a fine
not exceeding 200 pesos.