TikTok

TikTok is actively working to combat misinformation and harmful content in the Philippines ahead of the 2025 midterm elections by encouraging user reports and launching an in-app Elections Center. The platform removed nearly 4.85 million videos between October and December 2024 that violated its community guidelines, with most taken down proactively before being reported. TikTok also collaborates with election bodies like COMELEC and NAMFREL to provide verified information and promote digital literacy among users.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

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