Senator Francis Tolentino revealed that the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines allegedly hired Infinitus Marketing Solutions Inc. to spread pro-Beijing narratives and fake news targeting lawmakers.
Tolentino presented a contract between the Chinese Embassy and Infinitus, which included provisions for "keyboard warriors" to implement these campaigns.
Evidence presented by the senator included a P930,000 check from an account named 'Embassy of the People's Republic of China' to Infinitus.
Tolentino stated that this demonstrates China's direct funding of a troll farm and a covert disinformation campaign.
He characterized the alleged contract and payment as a disregard for the dignity of Filipinos and the Philippines, suggesting that online discussions are influenced by these paid campaigns.
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