Journalist Lustre on Carpio’s cyberlibel case: ‘I don’t let fear immobilize me’

Inquirer.net - Oct 28, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran journalist Philip Lustre admitted that he felt scared following the cyberlibel case filed by Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, Atty. Manases Carpio. However, he pointed out, “I don’t let fear immobilize me.” Lustre, 72, was arrested in Quezon City on Saturday by virtue of a warrant of arrest for cyberlibel issued

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