Atty. Claire's Law: Targeted by the Oath-breaker. Consistent online attack against USEC Claire.

Описание: The consistent attack on a public official and fellow lawyer by a lawyer vlogger, particularly when it extends to harming and destroying the former's reputation with the intent to personally destroy his integrity, can lead to serious criminal and administrative (ethical) legal consequences in the Philippines.

Here is a brief description of the potential liabilities:

1. Criminal Liability (Defamation)
Cyber Libel: Since the attacks are made through a "lawyer vlogger" using online platforms (like a video blog or social media), the acts would likely fall under Cyber Libel (Section 4(c)(4) of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, or RA 10175, in relation to Article 353 of the Revised Penal Code).

Elements of Libel: The key elements are: a defamatory imputation, malice, publicity, and identifiability of the victim.

Public Official Standard: While freedom of speech is recognized, the statements must still not be made with actual malice (knowledge that the statements were false, or with reckless disregard of whether they were false or not) when they concern the official's duties. If the purpose is personal destruction, this could prove malice.

Increased Penalty: Cyber Libel carries a penalty one degree higher than traditional libel under the Revised Penal Code, which can potentially lead to a higher period of imprisonment (prisión mayor, up to 12 years).

2. Administrative Liability (Disbarment or Suspension)
The lawyer vlogger is an officer of the court and is bound by the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA). Consistently attacking a fellow lawyer and public official with the intent to destroy their integrity is a grave ethical violation.

Violation of the Lawyer's Oath and CPRA: This conduct violates the lawyer's duty to:

Respect the Legal System: A lawyer must not use extra-legal fora (like social media) to air grievances or conduct a "public trial," which weakens the rule of law.

Observe Candor and Fairness: Attacking a fellow lawyer with malice and intent to destroy their reputation can constitute Gross Misconduct.

Conduct Themselves with Propriety: Lawyers are required to avoid scandalous behavior, whether in public or private life, and to uphold the dignity of the legal profession.

Supreme Court Action: The lawyer public official can file an administrative complaint with the Supreme Court, which may refer the case to the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) for investigation.

Sanctions: Based on recent jurisprudence involving lawyers using social media for malicious attacks, the Supreme Court has imposed severe penalties, including suspension from the practice of law or, in the gravest cases, disbarment (permanent removal from the Roll of Attorneys).

In summary, the lawyer vlogger faces a serious risk of criminal prosecution for Cyber Libel, which carries a possible prison sentence, and administrative disbarment or suspension for gross professional misconduct and undermining the integrity of a fellow member of the Bar and a public official.