Defamation or Slander???

Can I file a case against a co-worker who wrote to the hotline that I am having an affair with my boss? To that effect, an investigate team is coming! I'm so stressed....

Can I file a case against a co-worker who wrote to the hotline that I am having an affair with my boss? To that effect, an investigate team is coming! I'm so stressed....

The accuser "Wrote" as you said?

File for Libel!

Art. 353. Definition of libel. — A libel is public and malicious imputation of a crime, or of a vice or defect, real or imaginary, or any act, omission, condition, status, or circumstance tending to cause the dishonor, discredit, or contempt of a natural or juridical person, or to blacken the memory of one who is dead.

Art. 354. Requirement for publicity. — Every defamatory imputation is presumed to be malicious, even if it be true, if no good intention and justifiable motive for making it is shown, except in the following cases:

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Art. 355. Libel means by writings or similar means. — A libel committed by means of writing, printing, lithography, engraving, radio, phonograph, painting, theatrical exhibition, cinematographic exhibition, or any similar means, shall be punished by prision correccional in its minimum and medium periods or a fine ranging from 200 to 6,000 pesos, or both, in addition to the civil action which may be brought by the offended party.

Thank you for your quick advice. Greatly appreciated!