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Bonifacio v. RTC Makati: Libel Case Analysis by GeanelleRicanorEsperon is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This case brief summarizes a case involving a motion to quash filed by petitioners Bonifacio et al who were charged with libel. The petitioners argued the Makati RTC lacked jurisdiction as the alleged defamatory article was published online and not in Makati. The RTC denied the motion. The Supreme Court granted the petition, finding that for jurisdiction over online libel cases, the information must allege either where the complainant resides or where the article was first published/printed, not just where
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