MANILA, Philippines — In a criminal case, how can an individual be proven as the account owner/holder of a social media account? It explained that for crimes committed through social media platforms, such as Facebook, the basic features of the platform must be considered. Once created, the user can add friends, exchange private messages and post statements, photos or videos visible to others, depending on the user’s privacy settings. To prove the ownership or control of a social media account, the SC enumerated several parameters. The SC said the Facebook post also contained statements XXX was expected to know, such as AAA’s nickname and the fact that he had been blocked by her.

Source: Philippine Star December 27, 2025 16:32 UTC