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DOJ urged to probe Makati PR firm paid to push pro-China narratives
Senator Francis Tolentino accused the Chinese Embassy in Manila of funding a disinformation campaign in the Philippines through Infinitus Marketing Solutions Inc., allegedly hiring Filipino "keyboard warriors" to shape public opinion.
During a Senate hearing, Tolentino presented a purported service agreement between the Chinese Embassy and Infinitus, detailing the PR firm's role in managing fake social media accounts and spreading propaganda.
Tolentino also showed a Bank of China check for P930,000 paid to Infinitus, stating it was to finance a covert disinformation and influence operation against the Philippine government.
House lawmakers are now urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate and potentially file treason charges against the Makati-based PR firm.
They also called for sanctions against Chinese diplomats and embassy staff involved in the alleged campaign.
The National Security Council (NSC) has tasked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the alleged involvement of the Chinese Embassy.
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Senator Francis Tolentino revealed that the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines allegedly hired Infinitus Marketing Solutions Inc. to spread pro-Beijing narratives and fake news targeting lawmakers.
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The Philippine Senate has summoned Makati-based InfinitUs Marketing Solutions, Inc. to a hearing on May 5 regarding allegations of a 2023 agreement with the Chinese embassy to conduct pro-Beijing social media campaigns, including deploying "keyboard warriors" or trolls.
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A Philippine senator indicated that a public relations firm contracted by the Chinese Embassy may be summoned to a Senate hearing.
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InfinitUs Marketing Solutions Inc. has vehemently denied allegations of having a contract with the Chinese Embassy to hire trolls and spread pro-China narratives.
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Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file treason charges against the officers and board members of a Makati-based firm, Infinitus Marketing Solutions, allegedly contracted by China.
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