16/07/2025
Uso na naman ang press conferences and online opinions on pending cases. This is why I think those taking the bar in September should pay attention to the Sub-Judice rule, newly formulated under the CPRA, and subject of a 2023 SC Decision (ABS-CBN v. Ampatuan, Jr.) which was even reiterated by an OCA Circular in January 2024. See this:https://oca.judiciary.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/OCA-Circular-No.-14-2024.pdf
As to what the CPRA says: A lawyer shall not use any forum or medium to comment or publicize opinion pertaining to a pending proceeding before any court, tribunal, or other government agency that may: (a) cause a prejudgment; or (b) sway public perception so as to impede, obstruct, or influence the decision of such court, tribunal, or other government agency, or which tends to tarnish the court's or tribunal's integrity, or (c) impute improper motives against any of its members, or (d) create a widespread perception of guilt or innocence before a final decision.