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    Eastern Broadcasting vs. Dans DIGEST

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    1. Eastern Broadcasting Corporation sued the government for closing their radio station DYRE without due process or evidence that the station incited rebellion. 2. The court found that closing the station violated freedom of expression protections, as there was no clear and present danger proved by the government. 3. While the government can limit media to prevent inciting violence, stations deserve special protection as important forums for disseminating views; thus, the petition was granted.

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    1. Eastern Broadcasting Corporation sued the government for closing their radio station DYRE without due process or evidence that the station incited rebellion. 2. The court found that closing the station violated freedom of expression protections, as there was no clear and present danger proved by the government. 3. While the government can limit media to prevent inciting violence, stations deserve special protection as important forums for disseminating views; thus, the petition was granted.

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    1. Eastern Broadcasting Corporation sued the government for closing their radio station DYRE without due process or evidence that the station incited rebellion. 2. The court found that closing the station violated freedom of expression protections, as there was no clear and present danger proved by the government. 3. While the government can limit media to prevent inciting violence, stations deserve special protection as important forums for disseminating views; thus, the petition was granted.

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    Eastern Broadcasting vs. Dans DIGEST

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    1. Eastern Broadcasting Corporation sued the government for closing their radio station DYRE without due process or evidence that the station incited rebellion. 2. The court found that closing the station violated freedom of expression protections, as there was no clear and present danger proved by the government. 3. While the government can limit media to prevent inciting violence, stations deserve special protection as important forums for disseminating views; thus, the petition was granted.

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    EASTERN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (DYRE)

    VS. HON. JOSE P. DANS


    (G.R. No. L-59329 July 19, 1985)

    FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

    FACTS HELD

    1. The radio station DYRE was closed on the allegation that YES.
    their station was used to incite people to rebellion, a crime
    against national security. The court stressed that all forms of media, whether print or
    broadcast are entitled to this constitutional right. Although the
    2. The station claimed that there was no substantial proof that government still has the right to be protected against broadcasts
    there was an attempt to incite rebellion, no hearing to settle the which incite the listeners to violently overthrow it. The test for
    issue, and no prior notice about the charges against them were the limitation of freedom of expression is the clear and present
    sent to the station. Thus they filed a complaint as they were not danger rule. If in the circumstances that the media is used in
    given due process, and the closing of the station violates such nature as to create this danger that will bring in such evils,
    freedom of expression. then the law has the right to prevent it.

    3. The station was sold to a new owner and the case was moot Without proof of any danger to the government and country,
    and academic, but the court decided on it for future reference the closing of the station was a violation of the constitution.
    and as a means of guidance for the courts. The people have a right to be informed. Radio and television
    would have little reason for existence if broadcasts are limited
    to bland, obsequious, or pleasantly entertaining utterances.
    ISSUE Since they are the most convenient and popular means of
    disseminating varying views on public issues, they also deserve
    WON the closing of the station violated the freedom of special protection.
    expression
    Petiton is GRANTED

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