Rappler•4h ago
philippines
Veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. arrested for alleged cyber libel
The warrant of arrest is issued by Branch 10 of the Davao City Regional Trial Court, Meanwhile, Lustre says he does not know who the complainant is.

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