May 23, 2025

Tag: disinformation

  • Stay Vigilant Against Fake News During Election Periods, Warns President Marcos

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    As the election season heats up, President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. has urged citizens to remain vigilant against fake news and misinformation, which tend to proliferate during campaign periods. In a recent vlog, Marcos emphasized the importance of discerning truth from falsehood, especially when consuming online content. ‘Campaigns are often accompanied by intrigue and mudslinging,…

    Written by

    Manny Foz

  • House Committee Issues Subpoenas to Absent Social Media Influencers and Vloggers

    The House Tri Committee (Tri Comm) has taken decisive action by issuing subpoenas to several social media influencers and vloggers who did not appear at a recent congressional hearing, despite receiving show cause orders. The committee warned that further non-compliance could result in legal repercussions. Notable absentees included Trixie Cruz-Angeles, Krizette Laureta Chu, Sass Rogando…

    Written by

    Jericho Flores

  • House Tri Committee Issues Subpoenas to Absent Social Media Influencers and Vloggers

    The House Tri Committee (Tri Comm) has taken decisive action by issuing subpoenas to a group of social media influencers and vloggers who did not appear at a recent congressional hearing, despite receiving show cause orders. The committee warned that further non-compliance could result in legal repercussions. The list of those subpoenaed includes notable figures…

    Written by

    Fabian Apostol

  • Philippine Coast Guard Official Denies Labeling Lawmaker as ‘Traitor’ Amid West Philippine Sea Debate

    In a heated exchange during a House Tri Committee hearing, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela, firmly denied accusations from Sagip Party-list Representative Rodante Marcoleta that he had branded him a ‘traitor’. The controversy arose after Marcoleta claimed that the term ‘West Philippine Sea’ (WPS) does not exist, asserting…

    Written by

    Imelda Bautista

  • Philippine Coast Guard Warns of Pro-China Vloggers’ Disinformation Campaign in West Philippine Sea

    In a recent statement, Commodore Jay Tarriela, the Philippine Coast Guard’s spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, raised alarms about the active role of pro-China vloggers in spreading disinformation. Speaking at a House Tri Committee inquiry, Tarriela highlighted how these influencers are distorting the truth about the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and misleading the Filipino…

    Written by

    Jose Cruz

  • House Tri Committee Inquiry Aims to Regulate, Not Suppress, Free Speech

    Surigao del Norte Representative Robert Ace Barbers emphasized that the House Tri Committee’s investigation into the spread of fake news and harmful content on social media is not designed to curb freedom of speech. Speaking at the commencement of the committee’s second hearing, Barbers clarified that the hearings are meant to respect the constitutional right…

    Written by

    Grace Morales

  • Philippine National Police Commits to Robust Security for Upcoming Midterm Elections

    The Philippine National Police (PNP), led by Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, has pledged to implement comprehensive security measures to ensure the upcoming midterm elections are conducted peacefully and credibly. This commitment was reiterated during the Manila Overseas Press Club’s event titled ‘The Game Changer: Peace and Order and May 2025 Elections’ in Makati City.…

    Written by

    Jessica Manalili

  • Philippine House Leader Advocates for Social Media Regulation to Combat Fake News

    In a recent session in Manila, a senior official from the House of Representatives urged for new laws to manage social media platforms, aiming to reduce the spread of false information and harmful content while safeguarding free speech. During a joint hearing by the House Committees on Public Order and Safety, Information and Communications Technology,…

    Written by

    Marites Hernandez

  • House Leader Defends 2025 Budget Integrity Against Duterte’s Claims

    In a robust defense of the 2025 national budget, Deputy Majority Leader and La Union 1st District Representative Paolo Ortega V refuted former President Rodrigo Duterte’s accusations of ‘blank appropriations’ within the budget. Ortega labeled these claims as deliberate misinformation intended to reinstate the controversial confidential funds previously allocated to Vice President Sara Duterte’s office.…

    Written by

    Conrado Carreon