House tri-committee probes fake news, subpoenas 24 more
The House tri-committee on Tuesday, April 8, will resume its inquiry into fake news online with several vloggers and social media influencers scheduled to testify.
Among those invited are Jose Sonza, Krizette Chu, Mark Lopez, Mary Jane Reyes, and former press secretary Rose Cruz-Angeles, who previously apologized for misleading posts during a March 21 hearing.
The tri-committee also subpoenaed 24 additional individuals, warning that failure to appear could result in contempt citations or detention.
Lawmakers aim to determine the accountability of content creators and social media influencers for spreading fake news and how these acts are financed.
Representatives from Meta (Facebook), TikTok, Google, and various government agencies will also be present to discuss their role in combating disinformation.
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