FREEDOM OF

EXPRESSION
PROMOTION OR VIOLATION?
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• Article III Section 4 of the 1987 Constitution
of the Philippines specifies that no law shall
be passed abridging the freedom of speech
or of expression. However, some laws limit
this freedom, for example: Certain sections
of the Flag and Heraldic Code require
particular expressions and prohibit other
expressions.
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• Freedom of speech is the right of the
people to express their opinions publicly
without government interference, subject
to the laws against libel, incitement to
violence or rebellion, and others. But the
question is: Do we really have freedom of
speech or is it just an illusion?
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• Freedom of speech is one of the most
misunderstood concepts in the world. It is
often misunderstood due to people’s many
and varied interpretations and application of
the concept, especially here in the
Philippines. Filipinos cannot get around to
understanding what the words ‘ideas’ and
‘opinions’ convey.
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• Like any other right, freedom of speech
is not absolute. There are kinds of
speeches that are restrained by the
government. People who are not mindful
of such limits shall be held responsible
for abusing this freedom.
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• This simply means that we can be
held liable for the consequences of
our speech. This simply means that
we cannot claim the right to freedom
of speech when we use such right, in
the wrong way.