CEBU CITY — The Cebu Citizens-Press Council (CCPC), composed of local media and civic leaders, has commended the Supreme Court decision that set aside an earlier ruling that found Cebu veteran broadcaster Leo Lastimosa guilty of libel. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia filed the libel case against Lastimosa in 2007. In a statement released on April 8, lawyer Pachico Seares, CCPC executive director, said the council has consistently advocated for public officials to respond in kind to media criticism: with the printed or broadcast word.

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