Section 329. Good Faith Statement
A person, in good faith, expresses any opinion or a statement:
By way of self-justification or defense, or for the protection of a legitimate interest; Not the case
In the status of being an official in the exercise of his functions;
By way of fair comment on any person or thing subjected to public criticism; or Not the case
By way of fair report of the open proceeding of any Court or meeting
shall not be guilty of defamation.
Section 330. Truth as a Defense
In case of defamation, if the person prosecuted for defamation can prove that the imputation made by him is true, he shall not be punished. But he shall not be allowed to prove if such imputation concerns personal matters, and such proof will not be benefit to the public.