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Online Censorship Takes Effect in Philippines

Is this the first case of online censorship using the cybercrime law?

ThePhilippine National Police late Monday warned Facebook users that posting negative comments on its page may subject individuals to criminal investigations.

"Foul words against our police officers can be use (sic) as evidence now to file a case against you in a court of law," a PNP comment said in a Facebook thread.


Added: Oct-3-2012 
By: aleihs
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Regional News
Tags: Censorship, freedom of speech
Location: Philippines (load item map)
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