Journalist Philip Lustre Jr. seeks to move cyberlibel case out of Davao City
The veteran journalist wants the case filed by Vice President Sara Duterte's husband heard in the National Capital Region, citing security concerns.
Veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. on Wednesday asked that the cyberlibel case against him be transferred from Davao City to a court in the National Capital Region, according to the Manila Standard.
The case was filed by lawyer Manases, the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, the outlet reported. Lustre cited security concerns in Davao City as his reason for seeking the transfer.
The available report does not say which court is handling the case, what statements are at issue, or when the request will be resolved. DavaoNews will update this story as more details become available.
Why it matters for Davao
A court decision on the request will determine whether a case involving a member of the Vice President's family is tried in Davao City or in Metro Manila.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Manila Standard. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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