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PR firm allegedly behind trolls likely to be invited to Senate hearing —Tolentino
A Philippine senator indicated that a public relations firm contracted by the Chinese Embassy may be summoned to a Senate hearing.
Infinitus Marketing Solutions Inc. is reportedly being investigated for allegedly employing "keyboard warriors" to promote Chinese government policies and narratives on social media.
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines is accused of using the PR firm to spread information related to China's policies and influence public opinion on the West Philippine Sea dispute.
Senator Francis Tolentino stated that a Senate hearing to discuss the matter could take place as early as next week.
Tolentino noted that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) failed to send a proper representative to share information about the marketing firm.
He also reiterated the call for Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo to summon the Chinese Ambassador to explain the service contract.
The National Security Council confirmed during a previous hearing that Beijing is providing support to certain candidates in the upcoming Philippine elections.
The Senate is also looking into allegations that China is attempting to back candidates in the 2025 midterm elections.
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The Philippine Senate has summoned Makati-based InfinitUs Marketing Solutions, Inc. to a hearing on May 5 regarding allegations of a 2023 agreement with the Chinese embassy to conduct pro-Beijing social media campaigns, including deploying "keyboard warriors" or trolls.
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Senator Francis Tolentino accused the Chinese Embassy in Manila of funding a disinformation campaign in the Philippines through Infinitus Marketing Solutions Inc., allegedly hiring Filipino "keyboard warriors" to shape public opinion.
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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.
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InfinitUs Marketing Solutions Inc. has vehemently denied allegations of having a contract with the Chinese Embassy to hire trolls and spread pro-China narratives.
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A House lawmaker is urging the swift filing of criminal cases against entities allegedly involved in China's interference in the upcoming Philippine elections.
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