Logo

06 日 マニラ

本日休刊日

両替レート
¥10,000=P3,880
$100=P5,630

06 日 マニラ

本日休刊日

両替レート
¥10,000=P3,880
$100=P5,630

Anti-profanity ordinance may not pass constitutional test, Palace says

2018/11/9 英字

Malacanang said on Thursday that an ordinance against profanity in Baguio City may be unconstitutional for violating freedom of speech or expression.

In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that anyone is prone to utter profane words, especially when one is angry.

"You know profane words are uttered in a moment of anger ? so all of us does it. I don’t think I have not heard of anyone not cursing when one is angry," he said.

"I think even cursing is part of freedom of speech. For as long as you do not injure the person, that is the subject of your curse," said Panelo, also the chief presidential legal counsel.

Baguio City has passed the Anti-Profanity Ordinance, which is being implemented only within the school premises and other establishments where students frequently go, such as computer shops.

The ordinance reportedly prohibits cursing and expressing insults, whether directly or indirectly, to anyone.

Panelo said the ordinance might be declared as unconstitutional if challenged in court.

"It may not pass the constitutional test when it is raised before the courts," he said. Celerina Monte/DMS

おすすめ記事

Headline inflation in June up, driven by electricity rates, higher pork prices

2025/7/5 英字 無料
無料

Effect of P50 wage hike on minimum wage earners not to be felt immediately

2025/7/5 英字 無料
無料

Bilateral parterships testament to strength of US-Philippine relations: DFA chief

2025/7/5 英字 無料
無料

Police sends two robbery cases to Makati prosecutors

2025/7/5 英字 無料
無料

Four PMA cadets to face hazing raps

2025/7/5 英字 無料
無料

''Bising'' leaves PAR, Metro Manila and other areas may experience rain

2025/7/5 英字 無料
無料