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PNP ‘cyber patrolling’ social media to combat COVID-19 fake news
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is intensifying its campaign against individuals spreading fake news on social media, particularly concerning the COVID-19 outbreak.
PNP chief Gen. Archie Gamboa directed the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) to monitor, validate, and fact-check misinformation.
The ACG is coordinating with social networking sites like Facebook to address the proliferation of false information and identify sources of disinformation.
Six fake online accounts spreading fake news about COVID-19 have already been identified by the PNP.
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año has ordered the PNP to arrest people spreading fake news online about the COVID-19.
Suspects caught spreading fake news online could face jail time of six months to 10 years.
PNP spokesperson Brigadier General Bernard Banac urged the public to be critical, vigilant, and verify information from reliable sources before sharing it online.
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