Exempting the Publisher, Editor or Reporter of Any Publication From Revealing the Source of Published News or Information Obtained in Confidence
Republic Act No. 53, enacted on October 5, 1946, protects the confidentiality of sources for publishers, editors, and accredited reporters of publications with general circulation. They cannot be compelled to disclose the source of any news or information obtained in confidence, except when a court or Congressional committee determines that such disclosure is in the interest of the State. This law repeals any inconsistent provisions of existing laws or court rules. The Act became effective upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 53
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October 5, 1946
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 53
AN ACT TO EXEMPT THE PUBLISHER, EDITOR OR REPORTER OF ANY PUBLICATION FROM REVEALING THE SOURCE OF PUBLISHED NEWS OR INFORMATION OBTAINED IN CONFIDENCE
SECTION 1. The publisher, editor or duly accredited reporter of any newspaper, magazine or periodical of general circulation cannot be compelled to reveal the source of any news-report or information appearing in said publication which was related in confidence to such publisher, editor or reporter, unless the court or a House or committee of Congress finds that such revelation is demanded by the interest of the State.
SECTION 2. All provisions of law or rules of court inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: October 5, 1946
Not published in the Official Gazette
Cite This Law
Exempting the Publisher, Editor or Reporter of Any Publication From Revealing the Source of Published News or Information Obtained in Confidence, Republic Act No. 53, Oct 5, 1946 (Philippines)
Exempting the Publisher, Editor or Reporter of Any Publication From Revealing the Source of Published News or Information Obtained in Confidence, Republic Act No. 53 (Phil. 1946)
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