House panel to probe fake news, disinformation spread

The House of Representatives' tri-committee will convene a hearing on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, to investigate the spread of fake news and disinformation.

The hearing aims to understand the mechanisms of disinformation spread and its impact on public perception and national security.

Laguna Rep. Dan Fernandez emphasized the need to protect Filipinos from divisive fake news.

At least 40 social media personalities and commentators have been invited as resource persons, including Malou Tiquia, Jose Yumang Sonza, Krizette Lauretta Chu, Mark Anthony Lopez, Allan Troy "Sass" Rogando Sasot, MJ Quiambao Reyes, Vivian Zapata Rodriguez, Ethel Pineda, Lorraine Marie Tablang Badoy-Partosa, Jeffrey Almendras Celiz, Lord Byron Cristobal (Banat By), Alex Destor (Tio Moreno), Aaron Peña (Old School Pinoy), Glen Chong, Manuel Mata Jr. (Kokolokoy), Elizabeth Joie Cruz (Joie De Vivre), Claro Ganac, Claire Eden Contreras (Maharlika Boldyakera), Jonathan Morales, Cyrus Preglo (Optics Politics), Maricar Serrano, Ernesto S. Abines Jr. (Jun Abines), Atty. Trixie Cruz Angeles, Julius Melanosi Maui (Maui Spencer), Darwin Salceda (Boss Dada TV), and Elmer Jugalbot (Eb Jugalbot).

The tri-comm will explore necessary measures to combat the spread of disinformation.