Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175),

 

Legal Overview: Cyber libel in the Philippines, covered under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175), includes the unlawful or prohibited acts of libel as defined in the Revised Penal Code, but committed through a computer system or any other similar means. The absence of a specific name in a post does not necessarily exempt it from being considered libelous.

 

Key Considerations:

 

Identifiability: Even if a post does not directly mention a name, if the individual being referred to can be reasonably identified by the context or circumstantial evidence, it could still be considered libelous.

Defamatory Content: The content must be defamatory, meaning it must harm the reputation of the individual, expose them to public contempt, or ridicule.

Malice: The element of malice must be present, meaning there was an intention to do harm or reckless disregard for the truth.

Practical Advice:

 

Careful Posting: Exercise caution when posting on social media, ensuring that your content is not defamatory, even if it is not directly naming someone.

Consult Legal Advice: If you are unsure about the content of your post or if you face a cyber libel accusation, seek legal counsel.

Evidence Preservation: If you believe you are a victim of cyber libel, preserve the evidence (e.g., screenshots of the post) and consider the context in which the post was made.

Legal Recourse:

 

Filing a Complaint: Victims of cyber libel can file a complaint with the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group or the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Cybercrime Division.

Seek Legal Representation: In cases of being accused or filing a complaint, it is advisable to have legal representation to navigate the complexities of cyber libel laws.

God’s Righteous Judgement

 

Romans 2:1-3

1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2 We know God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment?

It is hilarious to know that some people are quick to pass judgment to others and when they are being criticized, they are quick to react and defend their actions.

Brothers and sisters do not fall into the same trap. Even if you see wrong to other people, be still and be slow in passing judgment. As strong people of God, we can rebuke our friends' committing mistakes because it is our duty as Christians. Open rebuke is better than secret love. But do it as nicely as you can with love and compassion not to judge them but to correct them because we care.

THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION

 

2 Corinthians 5:17-18 “Therefore, for anyone who is in Christ he is a new creation. The old has gone, the new has come. All these is from God who reconciled Himself to us through Jesus Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation. “

From the word itself “new creation, “ I can't help but put a doubt in it. “Am I really a new creation? What makes me different from before? When my actions and speech are still the same as before, what makes me any different now?”

But when we allow God to move in our hearts, we can feel the difference little by little. We will notice that we speak less hatred than before, judge others less than before, and be more compassionate to others than before until we notice that we are gradually changed from our old nature person to a new one who is now pleasing to God and it is not from our own effort, but it is the works of God through us.

The Lord's Warning about the Upcoming Civil war

 The Lord showed me again this vision that the water from the seas will rise and it will never stop until it reaches the point where people will about to drown. Then the beast comes out from the air and fights against each other. The drowning people placed their trust in the Eagle but he was old, tired, and wounded. The Nation will break into two pieces and the land will be delivered into the hands of the wicked.

They will turn the city into a jungle. Survival of the fittest and elimination of the weak will emerge. The spirit of death will be found all over the place and the entire land will be covered with blood. But the Lord said the end is not yet to come. But all of these are just the beginning of sorrows.

My Interpretations:

The Inflation rate will continue to grow and it will never stop until people could no longer bear it anymore. A political conflict will arise that will break the nation. Civil war, another people power will erupt and this time it will be more bloody and deadly.

THE HARDEST JOB

 

The final words of Paul to the young Timothy during his last hours in the cell before his execution.

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young but set an example for the believers”                    1 Tim. 4:12

Who has the most difficult job? A brain surgeon? A trapeze artist who risks his life in every leap? A nuclear engineer? Or perhaps an air traffic controller who determines the safety of thousands of passengers. A number of the profession must be nominated as the hardest job.. But if Apostle Paul is still alive today, to that question he would like to reply without a doubt, “A pastor’s job is the hardest.” In contrast to the professionals who specialize, pastors must call upon wide-ranging skills. In a given week a pastor may act as a psychologist, social worker, hospital chaplain, administrator, personnel supervisor, philosopher, marriage counselor, and communicator. Paul was aware of the vital nature of such a job. Churches had sprouted up whenever he visited, but whether they survived or failed depended largely on what kind of local leadership developed.

Bredren, love your pastors because they are the gift that given to us by the Lord. If they have done something wrong that hurts you, forgive them because like us, they are also ordinary people who commits mistake. So, drop that garbage and repent. Let us unite as a nation and be prepared for the real battle. Because the enemy is at hand.

Let go and Let God

1 Corinthians 15:58 " Therefore brothers and sisters stand firm, let nothing move you. Always give yourself fully to the service for the Lord because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."

To our beloved Pastors, continue with your hardships and dedication in doing your toil for the Lord. Do not be discouraged and do not be dismayed even if you see no result. Just continue to sow the seed as a diligent farmer and the Lord in heaven will let it grow.

Let it go for the struggles and let God do His work.

Happy weekend everyone and Gob Bless.

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Basic Guide on how to Pray

 " But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your father who is unseen. Then your father who seen what you have done in secret will reward you."  Mathew 6:6

Still, Jesus keeps on reminding us to be humble and avoid showing off to people like what hypocrites do.

Many people post their prayers on social media but in reality, they don't develop a discipline of a prayerful life. Jesus gave us a basic guide on how to pray. To go to our room, close the door, and pray in secret. A sincere conversation that only you and the father knew. For whatever you do in secret, the Lord will reward you.

But for those people who made their prayer in public to allow all the people to see, the Lord Jesus said, they have received their reward in full. (Matt. 6:5)