oral defamation

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    Slander / Oral Defamation, A358 Revised Penal Code

    Slander or oral defamation is libel via spoken words. 1. Concept Slander or Oral Defamation – is “libel committed by oral (spoken) means, instead of in writing.” It is defined as “the speaking of base and defamatory words which tend to prejudice another in his reputation, office, trade, business or means of livelihood.” (De Leon…