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Ex-Security Adviser Files Cyberlibel Case Against Military Officials
Former National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos has lodged a cyberlibel complaint with the National Bureau of Investigation against two senior military figures, according to NBI director Melvin Matibag.
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MANILA — Carlos filed the complaint against Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela, who handles communications on West Philippine Sea operations, and Philippine Military Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michael Logico, NBI director Melvin Matibag confirmed.
The specific allegations and circumstances surrounding the cyberlibel complaint were not immediately disclosed. Cyberlibel charges in the Philippines fall under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, which penalizes online defamation and other computer-related offenses.
The filing marks the latest in a series of disputes involving high-level government and military officials. The NBI, as the country's premier law enforcement investigative agency, has been tasked with examining the allegations and determining whether sufficient evidence exists to proceed with formal charges.
Further details regarding the nature of the alleged statements and the timeline of events leading to the complaint remain under investigation.