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Lacson: Possession of info from wiretapping activities of foreign gov’ts already a violation of PHL law

(Eagle News) — For Senator Panfilo Lacson, mere possession of wiretapped information from foreign governments is already a violation of Philippine law. Lacson issued the statement after Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra’s said that information derived from the wiretapping activities of countries where wiretapping is legal may be considered “admissible” in Philippine courts. Under the Philippines’ Anti-Wiretapping Law, it is unlawful for any person not authorized by both parties to any private communication or spoken word […]