www.gmanetwork.com Journalist Philip Lustre Jr. Arrested for Cyber Libel in Davao Case
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- •Philip Lustre Jr. was arrested for cyber libel on October 24, 2026.
- •The arrest was based on a warrant issued by a Davao City court.
- •Lustre's legal team plans to contest the arrest and seek bail.
Philip Lustre Jr., a veteran journalist, was arrested on October 24, 2026, in Quezon City for alleged cyber libel linked to a complaint filed in Davao City. The arrest was executed by the Quezon City Police District based on a warrant from Davao City Regional Trial Court Branch 10. Lustre, known for his stance against the Duterte administration, was attending a media forum when police took him into custody. His lawyer, Dino De Leon, stated that Lustre was unaware of the complaint prior to the arrest and that they would seek to post bail set at P48,000. Lustre's legal team plans to file a motion to quash the arrest order, citing potential violations of due process. He will remain in custody pending further court proceedings.
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