#false information

A new house bill seeks to crack down on disinformation. 11506, the Anti-Fake News and Disinformation Act. The bill aims to punish people who create and spread false information, as well as the troll farms behind coordinated disinformation campaigns. Penalties lead up to 12 years in prison and fines ranging from PHP 500,000 to PHP 2 million for anyone “knowingly and maliciously” spreading false information across broadcast, print, or online platforms. Notably, the bill expands the definition of “fake news” to include false information or disinformation that causes harm, such as inciting violence, hate, or public disorder. PPrevious bills addressing this issue either relied on the vague term “false fact” or defined fake news solely by the intent to deceive, without clearly distinguishing disinformation. The bill bans: Posting or spreading false information on any platform (print, broadcast, social media). Sharing disinformation that incites violence, hate, or panic. Read more in our articles including "New bill seeks up to 12 years in prison, ₱2 million fine for ‘fake news’ peddlers" and "Google tests 5GB storage limit for new accounts without phone number verification".