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Remulla: Cyberlibel review needed to fight fake news
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reviewing existing cyber laws, including cyber libel statutes, to assess the need for amendments that would strengthen measures against fake news.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla stated that fake news is a "great disservice to the country" and that purveyors of fake news must be investigated and charged.
The DOJ will also examine existing penalties and possible actions against those spreading misinformation.
The review aims to identify and charge individuals spreading fake news, particularly those using aliases.
The initiative aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s warning against disinformation campaigns, especially with the ongoing election campaign.
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