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SC asks House leaders to comment on TRO petition of vloggers, influencers
The Supreme Court (SC) has directed House leaders to comment on the petition filed by online content creators and influencers seeking a temporary restraining order (TRO) against a congressional inquiry into fake news.
The petition, filed on February 3, seeks to prevent the respondents from impeding the petitioners' freedom of speech, expression, and of the press.
Respondents include House Speaker Martin Romualdez and representatives Robert Ace Barbers, Dan Fernandez, Tobias Tiangco, and Jose Aquino II.
According to SC spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting, the Court requires the respondents to file their comment within a non-extendible period of 15 days from notice.
Petitioners include Atty. Trixie Cruz-Angeles, Mark Anthony Lopez, Krizette Laureta Chu, and Lorraine Marie Badoy-Partosa.
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