Court of Appeals Upholds Libel Acquittal for ABS-CBN Executives
The Philippine Court of Appeals recently upheld the acquittal of ABS-CBN executives in a libel case, citing double jeopardy concerns. The decision dismisses a petition by GMA Network executives seeking to overturn the previous ruling, marking a significant moment in the legal battles between the country’s prominent broadcasting networks, ABS-CBN and GMA.