Freedom of Expression Part 1

Pertinent deChavez v. Gonzales (2008); Integrated Bar of the Philippines v. Atienza (2008); People v. Pagente (2025); The Diocese of Bacolod v. COMELEC

February 15, 2008

date of Chavez v Gonzales ruling

Francisco Chavez

petitioner of Chavez v. Gonzales

Raul M. Gonzales (DOJ Secretary) and National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)

respondents of Chavez v. Gonzales

Chief Justice Reynato Puno

Justice in Chavez v. Gonzales

No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, of the press, and the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.

Article III, Section 4 of the Philippine Constitution

Petition GRANTED

ruling of Chavez v. Gonzales

February 24, 2010

date of IBP v. Atienza ruling

National President Jose Anselmo I. Cadiz, Harry L. Roque, Joel Ruiz Butuyan

represented Integrated Bar of the Philipppines in IBP v. Atienza

Honorable Manila Mayor Jose “Lito” Atienza

respondent of IBP v. Atienza

REVERSED Appeal

ruling of IBP v. Atienza

Article 201 (2)(b)(3, 5) of the Revised Penal Code in relation to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 10175

violation in People v. Pagente

Amadeus Fernando Pagente alias Pura Luka Vega

accused in People v. Pagente

June 10, 2025

date of People v. Pagente ruling

Offenses against Decency and Good Customs

Article 201 title

(3) offend any race or religion; (5) are contrary to law, public order, morals and good customs, established policies, lawful orders, decrees and edicts

what are the provisions of Article 201 (2)(b)

Section 6 of Republic Act No. 10175

Alongside criminal charges, the accused in People v. Pagente is also liable under what law?

Cybercrime Prevention Act

Section 6 of Republic Act No. 10175 title

Accused ACQUITTED

ruling of People v. Pagente

January 21, 2015

date of Diocese v. COMELEC ruling

The Most Rev. Bishop Vicente B. Navarra

represented The Diocese of Bacolod in Diocese v. COMELEC

COMELEC and Election Officer of Bacolod Atty. Mavil V. Majarucon

respondents in Diocese v. COMELEC

Petition GRANTED

ruling of Diocese v. COMELEC