Practice question
A lawyer argues that mere Bar membership makes every personal social-media accusation absolutely privileged, although no judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding is involved. Is that claim supported by Arquiza?
- Yes, professional status supplies absolute privilege
- Yes, the word 'Attorney' cures every missing condition
- Yes, all posts are pleadings
- Yes, if written during office hours
- No, the doctrine depends on the protected setting and applicable requirements, not Bar membership alone
Legal references
- Arquiza v. People, G.R. No. 261627, November 13, 2024, MAIN decision, absolute privilege and four-fold test: https://www.lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/nov2024/gr_261627_2024.html
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