MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City prosecutor’s office has recommended the filing of libel charges against a tabloid editor and writer in relation to a story about Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray’s fake lewd photos.
Bulgar entertainment editor Janice Navida and writer Melba Llanera were indicted for libel under Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code, according to the resolution of the Office of the City Prosecutor (OCP). The OCP likewise recommended the filing of cyberlibel against Navida.
The resolution dated March 11 was posted by Gray’s counsel Joji Alonso on Thursday night. The resolution was signed by Assistant City Prosecutor Jerome Christopher Feria.
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