Threats and Risks From The Abuse and Misuse of Media & Information

Question 1

committed when a person publishes in public, either in print or online, anything that is deemed malicious

Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code

Answer 1

Libel

Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code

Question 2

spreading untrue statements about someone

Article 358 of the Revised Penal Code

Answer 2

Slander

Article 358 of the Revised Penal Code

Question 3

quoting someone for having said something, but without using the exact words spoken.

Answer 3

Misquotation

Question 4

misleading people on who said the quote

Article 353 of the Revised Penal Code

Answer 4

Mislabeling

Article 353 of the Revised Penal Code

Question 5

violated by material that includes immoral doctrines, obscene publications or exhibitions, and indecent shows.

Article 201 of the Revised Penal Code

Answer 5

Anti-Obscenity Law

Article 201 of the Revised Penal Code

Question 6

pertains to subversive acts, such as rebellion and insurrection against the government

Article 138 of the Revised Penal Code

Answer 6

Sedition

Article 138 of the Revised Penal Code

Question 7

disobedience to the court where a person exhibited acts opposing the court’s authority, justice, and dignity.

Section 1, Rule 71 of the Rules of Court

Answer 7

Contempt of Court

Section 1, Rule 71 of the Rules of Court

Question 8

unauthorized distribution and reproduction of copyrighted material

Anti-Cam cording Act of 2010 or Republic Act 10888

Answer 8

Piracy

Anti-Cam cording Act of 2010 or Republic Act 10888