#fake news Philippines

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Meta have signed a new agreement to reduce online scams and fake news in the Philippines. With the 2028 national elections approaching and an Anti-Fake News Bill filed in Congress last year, many expect stronger action from Meta in the coming months. The Philippine government has strengthened its efforts against fake news and AI-generated deepfakes, with three key agencies signing a new agreement to improve coordination. The Philippine National Police (PNP) has supported calls for stronger action against fake news and online disinformation, saying it will continue monitoring online platforms and support tighter social media rules. The agencies asked the company to improve its policies to limit fake news and harmful content online. The request followed findings by the PCO’s Anti-Fake News Desk, which reported false information targeting Ferdinand R. He urged the public to think before sharing content and report fake news when seen. 11506, the Anti-Fake News and Disinformation Act. Read more in our articles including "DICT and Meta promise stronger action vs online scams" and "PCO, DICT, DOJ sign agreement to fight fake news and deepfakes".