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Social media regulation, education reforms eyed to tackle fake news — Palace
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is considering the creation of a social media regulatory body to combat fake news.
PCO Acting Secretary Jay Ruiz stated that social media should be regulated similarly to traditional media, citing the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board as an example.
Ruiz emphasized that vloggers and social media users have a responsibility to the public to disseminate truthful information.
The Palace, through Press Officer Claire Castro, reaffirmed the stance that it is time to regulate social media.
The PCO is prepared to pursue legal remedies if fake news and disinformation threaten national security.
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