Philippines Drops Love Bug Charges Over Law Gaps
Philippine prosecutors dismissed all charges against One de Guzman in the Love Bug case due to missing applicable laws. The DOJ said the credit card and theft statutes did not cover computer hacking, and new electronic commerce law cannot be applied retroactively. The virus, released in May, caused up to $10 billion in damage and highlighted international legal gaps.
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New officials seek dialogue with Zapatista rebels in Chiapas
In Chiapas, Gov elect Pablo Salazar says talks with EZLN will be tough as he faces a rebel leadership wary of promises. The 1994 uprising followed NAFTA and remains a focal point as Salazar pledges peaceable governance, reform consultation, and a crackdown on paramilitaries.
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