Practice question
Explain why proving a statement false is not necessarily the same as proving actual malice where the offended party is a public official and the higher standard applies. Address Disini’s treatment of negligence and serious doubts.
Legal references
- Disini v. Secretary of Justice, G.R. No. 203335 et al., February 11, 2014, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2014/feb2014/gr_203335_2014.html
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