Posible qoutes

All regulations will have an impact directly or indirectly on expression. The

prohibition against the abridgment of speech should not mean an absolute
prohibition against regulation. The primary and incidental burden on speech must be
weighed against a compelling state interest clearly allowed in the Constitution.
The test depends on the relevant theory of speech implicit in the kind of society
framed by our Constitution.

(Diocese of Bacolod)

Be that as it may, the determination in every case of whether there is an

impermissible restraint on the freedom of speech has always been based on the
circumstances of each case, including the nature of the restraint. And in its
application in our jurisdiction, the parameters of this principle have been etched
on a case-to-case basis, always tested by scrutinizing the governmental issuance or
act against the circumstances in which they operate, and then determining the
appropriate test with which to evaluate.

(Chavez vs Gonzales)

he term "political advertisement" or "election propaganda" refers to any matter

broadcasted, published, printed, displayed or exhibited, in any medium, which
contain the name, image, logo, brand, insignia, color motif, initials, and other
symbol or graphic representation that is capable of being associated with a
candidate or party, and is intended to draw the attention of the public or a
segment thereof to promote or oppose, directly or indirectly, the election of the
said candidate or candidates to a public office. In broadcast media, political
advertisements may take the form of spots, appearances on TV shows and radio
programs, live or taped announcements, teasers, and other forms of advertising
messages or announcements used by commercial advertisers. Political advertising
includes matters, not falling within the scope of personal opinion, that appear on
any Internet website, including, but not limited to, social networks, blogging
sites, and micro-blogging sites, in return for consideration, or otherwise capable
of pecuniary estimation.

COMELEC Resolution No. 9615

Political speech refers to speech "both intended and received as a contribution to

public deliberation about some issue

Archdioces of Bacolod

It is conceded that Resolution No. 9615, including the herein assailed provisions,
furthers an important and substantial governmental interest, i.e., ensuring equal
opportunity, time and space among candidates aimed at the holding of free, orderly,
honest, peaceful, and credible elections. It is further conceded that the
governmental interest in imposing the said prohibition is unrelated to the
suppression of free expression. However, Section 7(g) items (5) and (6), in
relation to Section 7(f), of Resolution No. 9615, are not within the
constitutionally delegated power of the COMELEC under Section 4, Article IX-C of
the Constitution. Also, there is absolutely no necessity to restrict the right to
free speech of the owners of PUVs and transport terminals
United Transport Koalisyon v. Commission on Elections

Speech with political consequences isat the core of the freedom of expression and
must be protected by this court

Archdioses of Bacolod

Why prior restraint on broadcast media may allowed

According to U.S. Courts, the three major reasons why broadcast media stands apart
from print media are: (a) the scarcity of the frequencies by which the medium
operates [i.e., airwaves are physically limited while print medium may be
limitless]; (b) its �pervasiveness� as a medium; and (c) its unique accessibility
to children. (Chavez v. Gonzales, 15 February 2008 G.R. No. 168338

NPC vs Comelec
Osmena Vs Comelec
Adiong Vs Comelec
Mutuc vs Comelec
Lanot vs Comelec

Second, not only an important or substantial state interest but even a compelling
one reasonably grounds Resolution No. 9674�s inclusion of subscribers to election
surveys. Thus, regardless of whether an intermediate or strict standard is used,
Resolution No. 9674 passes scrutiny.
ff
It is settled that constitutionally declared principles are a compelling state
interest:
Compelling governmental interest would include constitutionally declared
principles. xxx
[T]he regulation of election surveys effects the constitutional policy, articulated
in Article II, Section 26, and reiterated and affirmed in Article IX-C, Section 4
and Article XIII, Section 26 of the 1987 Constitution, of "guarantee[ing] equal
access to opportunities for public service[.]"

Pre-campaign electioneering�whether on television, over the radio, in newspapers or

in the form of internet ads--is expensive. Only rich candidates can afford to buy
television and radio airtime, and place print and electronic ads. Even worse, pre-
campaign period ads do not count against �official� airtime or spending limits

GMA vs COMELEC

the provision is limited in its operation both as to time and scope. It only
disallows the display of a person�s propaganda materials and ads after he has filed
a certificate of candidacy and before the start of the campaign period.

Chavez vs Gonzales.
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/10/29/1864126/senate-criminalize-premature-
campaigning