Farmers group seeks dismissal of cyber libel case vs ex-DA chief

Inquirer.net - Oct 28, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) urged the dismissal of the cyber libel suit filed against former Agriculture Secretary Leonardo Montemayor over his statements questioning Planters Products Inc.’s (PPI) rice imports. “We call for the dismissal of this cyber libel suit, and for protection of advocates who defend farmers. Let us debate

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