Anne Kathleen B.

Ranido Media and Information Literacy

12 - Del Mundo Mr. Balolo

PRÉCIS

Case Study: ABS-CBN VS. WILLIE REVILLAME, (WilProductions, Inc. Dated

December 11, 2019) a Copyright Infringement Case by Ma. Eleonor A. Uro and

Danica S. Cawilan

In 2019, ABS-CBN took legal action against Willie Revillame, his production

company, and ABC5 for infringing on their copyright. The company claimed that Revillame's

"Willing Willie" unlawfully copied ABS-CBN's popular show "Wowowee." ABS-CBN asserted

that they owned legal copyrights for all episodes of "Wowowee" and accused Revillame of

intentionally copying their show to exploit its already established reputation. The Makati

Regional Trial Court found the defendants guilty of copyright infringement and ordered them

to pay damages in favor of ABS-CBN. This case exemplifies the significance of the legal

protection afforded to creators under copyright law and the severe consequences that result

from the unauthorized use of copyrighted material.

Case Study: Is "Sexting" Pornography?

According to United States federal state laws, any production, transmission, or

possession of explicit representation of minors is considered child pornography. A study in

the United States discovered that 15% of teens aged 12 to 17 have received sexual images

via text messaging. Teens aged 17 have a higher rate of sending such images, with 8%

sending and 30% receiving them. Technology and social trends have also made the spread

of child pornography more rampant, challenging the laws against pedophiles. Tracy

Clark-Flory pondered on how disturbing it is that teenagers are sending each other naked

pictures of themselves, but could it result in them being labeled as sex offenders? Some
cases of teens engaging in sexting have led to legal involvement. In 2008, Phillip Alpert was

found guilty of child pornography and received a 25-year sex offender registration

requirement. In 2009, three girls from Pennsylvania took nude photos of themselves and

shared them with three boys. Subsequently, all six minors were charged with child

pornography. Although some state legislatures oppose sexting, they believe it should not be

punished severely.

Examining Ethics-Cartoons, T-Shirts, and More: Why We Must Protect

What Offends by Gene Policinski

Gene Polinsci examines three situations where freedom of speech and expression

have been argued. First, racially offensive cartoons resurfaced on YouTube, sparking debate

over their availability to a new generation of viewers. Another instance is when a French

reporter asked why US laws protect American Nazi skinheads' rights to march near the

capitol. In addition to that, the case of a high school student was also discussed due to

wearing the controversial "Be Happy, Not Gay" T-shirt to school, even though officials

objected. Polinsci argues that these expressions make individuals think about the ideas

shared and why it is essential to let people express themselves. Voltaire’s quote cited, "I may

not like what you say, but I will defend your right to say it," highlighted this concept of

tolerance and the recognition of the significance of free speech