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Meta is a technology company that owns social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, focusing on combating misinformation through content removal, distribution reduction, and user education. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has urged Meta to expedite the takedown of fake accounts and pages to prevent public confusion. Despite these pressures, Meta continues to develop new AI technologies and faces ongoing debates about accountability for harmful content on its platforms.

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Last updated at July 31, 2025.

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DICT Sec urges Meta to curb fake news on FB

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda urged Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to address the spread of fake news, deepfakes, and other harmful content on Facebook.
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DICT commends Meta for quick action on election disinfo

On Monday, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) praised Meta for rapidly addressing election-related disinformation within an hour.
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Task Force KKK launches Threat Monitoring Center for midterms

The Commission on Elections-led Task Force KKK sa Halalan launched its Threat Monitoring Center ahead of the 2025 midterm polls scheduled for May 12.
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PNP launches JAFNAC to combat fake news, local police pledge support

The Philippine National Police (PNP) launched the Joint Anti-Fake News Action Committee (JAFNAC) on Friday to combat the spread of fake news.
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House leaders warn fake social media accounts threaten democracy

House leaders expressed concern over fake social media accounts praising former President Rodrigo Duterte following his arrest, citing it as a serious threat to Philippine democracy ahead of the 2025 midterm elections.
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Kiko Pangilinan denounces disinfo campaign

Former senator Kiko Pangilinan criticized a viral video depicting him eating rice and carabao milk from a pot cover, which he claims is part of an orchestrated disinformation campaign.
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House committee cites Rogando Sasot, Badoy, Celiz in contempt

A House mega committee investigating online disinformation cited social media personalities Sass Rogando Sasot, Lorraine Badoy, and Jeffrey Celiz in contempt on Tuesday, April 8 for their repeated refusal to attend hearings despite being subpoenaed.
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Users responsible for Facebook posts; slow takedown times criticized

Meta's director for public policy in Southeast Asia, Rafael Frankel, stated at a House Tri Committee hearing that users are ultimately responsible for the content they post on Facebook.
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Meta outlines three-pronged strategy against misinformation

Meta presented its strategy to combat misinformation during the House Tri-Committee hearing on Tuesday, April 8.
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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.
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