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Inquirer clarifies Lustre not employed at media company
The Philippine Daily Inquirer has clarified that veteran journalist Philip Lustre is not an employee of the news organization, after his name was linked to the company's Makati office. The statement comes amid legal proceedings against Lustre on cyberlibel charges.
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MANILA — The Philippine Daily Inquirer issued a statement Thursday distancing itself from veteran journalist Philip Lustre, clarifying that he does not work for the media organization. The clarification followed a filing by lawyer Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, which listed the Inquirer's Makati office as Lustre's last known address. Lustre was arrested on Saturday on a cyberlibel charge, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his detention and the use of the company's address in legal proceedings. The Inquirer's statement underscores the disconnect between Lustre's professional affiliations and how his identity has been documented in official legal filings. The incident has drawn attention to questions surrounding arrest procedures and the accuracy of personal information used in criminal charges. Details regarding the cyberlibel complaint and the basis for Lustre's arrest remained unclear as of Thursday.