Revilla plans cyberlibel charges against fake news spreaders
Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. plans to file cyberlibel charges against social media personalities who spread fake news about him during his reelection campaign.
Revilla's legal team believes the false information, particularly regarding a Sandiganbayan ruling on the PDAF plunder case, contributed to his loss in the May 12 midterm elections.
Lawyer Raymond Fortun stated that Revilla was acquitted of the plunder charges and has no obligation to return the alleged PHP 124.5 million as ordered by some fake posts circulating online.
Revilla's camp will coordinate with the National Bureau of Investigation to identify five to ten individuals responsible for spreading malicious content on social media.
The senator expressed sadness over becoming a victim of fake news and emphasized that such actions are unacceptable in politics, stressing the need for accountability.
After consulting his family, Revilla has decided to defend his reputation by exercising legal remedies available through online platforms.
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