Courts · Press ✓ 5 outlets
Supreme Court dismisses an indirect contempt petition against Sen. Tito Sotto over the impeachment ruling
The Supreme Court dismissed an indirect contempt petition against Sen. Tito Sotto that arose from an impeachment-related ruling (Inquirer, GMA News, Philstar, ABS-CBN, Rappler). Inquirer’s headline quoted the court as saying critical speech is protected. Sotto welcomed the decision (Inquirer).
The ruling signals how far the courts will treat criticism of a court’s decision as contempt.
It protects the right of officials and citizens to criticise rulings. Nothing changes in services.
Read the ruling’s reasoning, not only the headline. Watch whether it is cited in later cases about speech on pending cases.
DailyDrop Philippines edition No. 10 · Morning · WED., OCT. 14, 2026