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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Roy Greenslade

Philippines radio journalist jailed for libel

A radio broadcaster in the Philippines has been sentenced to a four-and-a-half year jail term after being convicted of libel. Alex Adonis, a former commentator with dxMF Bombo Radyo (Booming Radio), did not defend his case because he could not afford a lawyer. He was charged after reporting on air that a congressman, Prospero Nograles, was seen running naked from a Manila hotel after a man caught him in bed with his wife. Nograles denied the allegation and sued for libel. (Via IFEX)

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