Municipal Legal Office

No to Cyber libel and all forms of defamation

INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT

The Municipality of Bayambang respects freedom of expression, the right to responsible public criticism, and the proper use of social-media platforms in discussing matters of public interest.

At the same time, the Municipality condemns the publication and dissemination of unverified, malicious, or defamatory accusations against any person or entity. Public allegations should be based on verified facts and raised before the proper authorities, where all parties may be heard and the evidence may be fairly examined.

The Municipality supports lawful investigation and accountability for possible cyberlibel and other unlawful online conduct. Under Article 353 of the Revised Penal Code, libel involves a public and malicious imputation tending to cause the dishonor, discredit, or contempt of a natural or juridical person. When committed through a computer system, the applicable cyberlibel provision incorporates the Revised Penal Code’s provisions on libel.

This statement is general and nonpartisan. It is not issued in support of, or opposition to, any incumbent or former public official, candidate, political party, or political group. The Municipality does not endorse any candidate or political party and takes no position on any pending or potential criminal, civil, administrative, or electoral proceeding.

The Municipality further declares that it will not use public funds, facilities, personnel, official communication channels, or other government resources or authority for partisan political purposes. Municipal officials and employees are reminded that they may not directly or indirectly engage in partisan political activity or use their official authority or influence to cause any political activity by another person or body, subject to the limitations under applicable law.

The Municipality urges all persons to exercise restraint, verify information before sharing it, respect the dignity and reputation of others, and allow competent authorities to determine the truth and impose liability when warranted. Accountability, due process, and responsible public discourse are essential to the protection of both free expression and the rule of law.

Issued by:THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYAMBANG

📢 MLO Stands Ready to Resolve Grievances for Proposed Bayambang Slaughterhouse Project 🏗️☎️🗣️📝

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⚖️ The PHINMA-University of Pangasinan College of Law, through its CLEP 1 student-practitioners and in cooperation with the IBP – Pangasinan Chapter, hosted a seminar in Bayambang where a representative from the Municipal Legal Office lectured on the statutory rights under RA 9994 while students distributed nutritional provisions.

🖋️It is hoped that subsequent seminars will be conducted to ensure that all senior citizens within the municipality are given the opportunity to attend and benefit from these legal advocacies to raise awareness and ensure that those who built our community are fully empowered by the laws meant to protect them.

📣📢Important Announcement🗣️🎙️

ABISO SA PUBLIKO

Dahil sa pagtaas ng presyo ng gasolina at kuryente dulot ng digmaan sa Gitnang Silangan, at alinsunod sa Memorandum ng Malacañang, ipapatupad ang bagong iskedyul ng operasyon ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Bayambang:

- Lunes hanggang Huwebes: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Biyernes hanggang Linggo: Sarado

Layunin nito ang makatipid sa enerhiya at gastusin. Mananatili namang bukas ang mga tanggapang nagbibigay ng mahahalagang serbisyo.

Para sa mga transaksyon, bumisita sa mga opisina sa loob ng bagong oras ng operasyon.

Maraming salamat sa inyong pang-unawa.

🚺💟⚖️Happy International Women's Day

, thank you for speaking, rising, and fighting—even when voices try to silence you, underestimate you, or make you feel less than you are. Keep claiming your rightful spaces, and may the spirit of the Babaylan continue to live within you.

Happy International Women’s Day! 💜