AN ACT TO EXEMPT THE PUBLISHER, EDITOR OR REPORTER OF ANY PUBLICATION FROM REVEALING THE SOURCE OF PUBLISHED NEWS OR INFORMATION OBTAINED IN CONFIDENCE.

• Number: Republic Act No. 53
• Sections: 3

Section 1

SECTION 1. The publisher, editor or duly accredited reporter of any newspaper, magazine or periodical of general circulation cannot be compelled to reveal the source of any news-report or information appearing in said publication which was related in confidence to such publisher, editor or reporter, unless the court or a House or committee of Congress finds that such revelation is demanded by the interest of the state.

Section 2

SEC. 2. All provisions of law or rules of court inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 3

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved, October 5, 1946.