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Palace sees need to regulate social media vs. fake news
The Philippine government is considering regulating social media to combat the proliferation of fake news, especially following recent events involving former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed that discussions are ongoing regarding potential new guidelines for social media regulation.
Castro highlighted that even the Supreme Court has been targeted by disinformation campaigns, citing false claims about a temporary restraining order on Duterte's arrest and a petition for President Marcos Jr.'s resignation.
She emphasized that addressing fake news requires a collective effort, advocating for a 'whole-of-nation-approach' where everyone cooperates to eliminate misinformation.
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The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is intensifying its fight against fake news, particularly concerning the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte and the International Criminal Court (ICC) case.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has tasked the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) to intensify efforts against misinformation and disinformation, particularly targeting the First Family.
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