Journalist Philip Lustre Jr. seeks to move cyberlibel case out of Davao City
The veteran journalist wants the case, filed by the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, heard in Metro Manila, citing security concerns in Davao City, according to Manila Standard.
Veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. has asked that the cyberlibel case against him be transferred from Davao City to the National Capital Region, Manila Standard reported.
According to the outlet, Lustre filed the request on Wednesday and cited security concerns in Davao City as his reason for wanting the case tried in Metro Manila.
The complaint was filed by lawyer Manases, the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, the report said. The available report does not say which court is handling the case, when the request will be resolved, or how the complainant has responded. Lustre has not been convicted of any offense.
Why it matters for Davao
The request challenges whether a case linked to the Duterte family can be heard in Davao City, the family's home base, and puts the city's security climate for journalists in the spotlight.
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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