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Abby Binay bares bold plan to fight fake news peddlers
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay urged the national government to enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies to combat the spread of fake news and online scams.
Binay pointed out the challenges in apprehending individuals involved in fake news and online fraud during a press conference.
She stated that stronger enforcement is crucial for accountability and deterrence, beyond just enacting laws.
The Mayor believes that the difficulty in catching fake news peddlers stems from a perceived lack of swift action by authorities.
Binay drew a parallel, questioning how fake news creators could be apprehended if even online scammers are not easily brought to justice.
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Senate candidates from the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas slate vowed to push for stronger legislation and enforcement against fake news and online deception.
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Malacañang supports the National Bureau of Investigation's (NBI) plan to collaborate with Interpol to track down overseas Filipinos spreading false information.
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is preparing to launch a crackdown on vloggers and online trolls spreading fake news.
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is investigating approximately 20 individuals allegedly linked to the spread of fake news.
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