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President Marcos warns vs fake news
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged the public to be vigilant against fake news and disinformation, especially with the 2025 midterm elections approaching.
In his latest vlog, the President advised Filipinos to be extra cautious about what they read online, noting that intrigue and mudslinging are often associated with campaign periods.
Marcos Jr. contrasted the genuine supporters he meets at rallies with "keyboard warriors" spreading false narratives.
He emphasized that the authentic testimonies of citizens regarding government projects and programs cannot be fabricated.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin previously described former President Rodrigo Duterte as a "one-man fake-news factory" after Duterte accused Marcos Jr. of leaning towards dictatorship.
Marcos Jr.'s administration plans to implement a digital media literacy campaign to combat disinformation.
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