A study on the constitutionality of the right to reply bill (Senate Bill 2150)

Date of Publication

2008

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Legal Management

Subject Categories

Commercial Law

College

Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business

Department/Unit

Commercial Law

Thesis Adviser

Christopher E. Cruz

Defense Panel Chair

Jose V. Mejia

Defense Panel Member

James Keith Heffron
Jaime A. Sanchez

Abstract/Summary

In light of the numerous journalist killings occurring in the Arroyo Administration, there seems to be pounding question as to the person/s behind such inhumane acts. Inevitably, it is a common presumption that the government is behind these malevolent assassins, because more often than not, its officials are the subjects of sharp criticisms and sour remarks. Nonetheless, whether these criticisms are true or not, they frequently manage to get away with it, even with a tainted reputation. Thus, the Right to Reply Bill was introduced in order to give the 2defamed3 individuals the right to voice out their side, and avoid the resort to violent means of getting even with media. But is it really for the interest of a Juan Dela Cruz, or just those seeking to cover up their 'respective' reputations and misdeeds as officials of this country. This study will unveil the real intentions of the government in coming up with the Right to Reply Bill and analyze the situation it tries to address, as the group attempts to make a restructured bill that will resolve the specific issues journalism faces in our country.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU19508

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

66 leaves

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