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Lawmaker: Marcos Jr. must certify as urgent bills on disinformation, misinformation
Santa Rosa City Rep. Dan Fernandez urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to certify as urgent bills aimed at penalizing disinformation and misinformation on social media.
Fernandez acknowledged the lack of time to pass such legislation before the 19th Congress adjourns on June 13.
He expressed hope that the President would certify the proposed bills for the 20th Congress as urgent, allowing for their timely consideration.
Presidential Communications Office Secretary Jay Ruiz warned the House panel of the possible adverse effects on the public of the spread of disinformation and false content on social media in the absence of a law.
Surigao del Sur 2nd District Rep. Johnny Pimentel emphasized the necessity of legislation to combat the spread of falsehoods online and confirmed that bills addressing fake news would be filed and distributed to House members.
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