Journalist Philip Lustre seeks transfer of cyberlibel case out of Davao, citing safety
The veteran journalist, sued for cyberlibel by Vice President Sara Duterte's husband Manases Carpio, says he feels unsafe in Davao.
Veteran journalist Philip Lustre is asking for the cyberlibel case filed against him by lawyer Manases Carpio to be moved, saying he does not feel safe in Davao, according to the Inquirer.
Carpio, who filed the complaint, is the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, a former mayor of Davao City.
The Inquirer's initial report did not say where Lustre wants the case transferred, what grounds his request cites beyond his safety concerns, or which court or office is handling the case. It also did not include a response from Carpio. DavaoNews will update this story as more details become available.
Why it matters for Davao
The request concerns a case linked to Davao's most prominent political family and raises questions about where the case will be heard.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Inquirer. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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