Rep Rodriguez calls for treason charges against Infinitus over pro-China narratives

Rep. Rufus Rodriguez called for legal action against officers and board members of Infinitus Marketing Solutions, a Makati firm allegedly contracted by China to spread pro-China narratives during the West Philippine Sea dispute.

Rodriguez urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to file charges under treason laws and the Revised Penal Code for alleged disloyalty to national interests.

Senator Francis Tolentino revealed during a Senate hearing that China has engaged Infinitus for 'troll farms' to counter Philippine narratives on maritime disputes, aiming not just to sway discussions but also to launch direct attacks against the government.

Rodriguez requested that Infinitus officials be summoned to explain their engagement with China and identify the social media personalities they have hired, noting recent false posts about the use of water cannons by the Philippine Coast Guard against Chinese vessels.

House Deputy Majority Leader Jude Acidre suggested enlisting diplomatic channels' help to prevent Chinese interference in the May 12 elections and urged Filipinos not to be swayed by candidates of 'Team China', voting instead for those who will protect national interests.