Marcos, Liza attend Pope Francis' funeral in Vatican
President Bongbong Marcos and First Lady Liza Marcos attended the funeral mass for Pope Francis at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City on Saturday, April 26.
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Presidential Communications Office
Also known as PCO
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) under Undersecretary Claire Castro is actively combating fake news and disinformation in the Philippines. The PCO has developed an app to detect scams and deepfakes ahead of the May elections, aiming to protect government programs from false narratives. Additionally, the office is proposing regulations similar to international standards to address harmful online information, though critics fear potential censorship.
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Last updated at April 26, 2025.
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