Revised Penal Code, Art. 355

Statute

Revised Penal Code

Article

Art. 355

Topic

Libel by writings or similar means

Year

1930

The provision

Key points

Article 355 fixes the means and penalty for libel committed by writing or similar means — writing, printing, lithography, engraving, radio, phonograph, painting, theatrical or cinematographic exhibition, or any similar means — punishable by prisión correccional in its minimum and medium periods or a fine, or both, in addition to the civil action of the offended party.

Because the medium is what distinguishes written from oral defamation, this article is the reference point for cyberlibel: Section 4(c)(4) of the Cybercrime Prevention Act adopts the Article 355 definition for libel committed through a computer system. It is read with Article 353 (definition) and Article 360 (venue and responsible persons).

Cases applying this article

• Jannece C. Peñalosa v. Jose A. Ocampo, Jr G.R. No. 230299

Related provisions

• Revised Penal Code Art. 353 — Definition of libel
• Revised Penal Code Art. 354 — Requirement of publicity; presumption of malice
• Cybercrime Prevention Act Sec. 4(c)(4) — Cyberlibel (online libel)
• Revised Penal Code Art. 360
• Revised Penal Code Art. 90

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