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Practice question: State Regulation of Different Types of Media

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Did Philippine Press Institute prohibit newspaper publishers from voluntarily donating election-information space?
  1. Yes, every donation is constitutionally forbidden.
  2. Yes, even when freely chosen.
  3. No; voluntary provision differs from compelled free space.
  4. Yes, because election information is never public interest.
  5. No, because the Government may compel every donation.

Legal references

  • Philippine Press Institute v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 119694, May 22, 1995, main resolution: https://www.chanrobles.com/scdecisions/jurisprudence1995/may1995/gr_l_11994_1995.php

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