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Government backs law vs fake news
Malacañang supports the filing of a bill to penalize the spread of fake news.
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro believes that banning fake news is a priority.
Castro also proposed the registration of all content creators to combat misinformation and disinformation.
However, she emphasized the need for lawmakers to clearly define 'fake news' and its limitations before enacting any law.
Former Senate President Vicente Sotto III has also pledged to push for an anti-fake news bill if elected.
The PCO aims to intensify its campaign against fake news on social media.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged the public to be vigilant against fake news and disinformation, especially with the 2025 midterm elections approaching.
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The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is considering the creation of a social media regulatory body to combat fake news.
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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.
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Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman advocates for the establishment of a self-regulating body, the Digital Council of the Philippines, as the most effective method to combat online fake news, opposing government censorship.
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