Social and political criticisms
From yahoo news
The senators, including the author of the Anticybercrime law of 2012, seem to have flipflopped. They plan to amend the law, including the offensive libel insertion. The opposition to the law, both local and international seems to be overwhelming.
Sen Marcos said that free speech must be upheld; Sen Escudero said that the libel clause was a mistake. He said that the committee version he signed did not contain the libel provision (There was really insertion which Sen Sotto denies?)
Sen Pia Cayetano said she did not object to the libel provision when it was brought on the floor. The solons were pre occupied with impeachment proceedings (the impeached CJ must be laughing at his tormentors for such a work?)
Many think that it was a case of retarded if not sloppy lawmaking.
Only Sen Guingona voted vs the said law. Majority guilty
Voters take note. Senators who voted for RA 10175. That is judgement day for senators. The Prez is guilty too?! This is a grave oversight, if that how they are now beating a hasty exit/alibi
