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The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has recommended that the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) file charges against social media personality Jam Magno for allegedly promoting illegal online gambling sites. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center has submitted 15 social media personalities to the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group for possible case build-up after observing their alleged continued promotion of unlicensed online gambling websites. (Note: CICC notes his page appears to have been taken down.) Toni Fowler (Tonimari BautoFowler) – A widely followed vlogger who produces reality-style content with her family and team, often trending on social media. [gallery columns="2" size="large" ids="407658,407657"] Digital Pinoys said it is turning over new software to the CICC that will make identifying illegal gambling links easier across social media platforms. With more than 4 hours per day spent in social media as per We Are Social, Filipinos are among the world's most internet-savvy people. However, where exactly do more than 89 million social media users get their information? 51.7 percent of Filipinos online would say social media influencers, way above the global average of 22.1 percent. However, just as influential social media could be in communication and education, algorithms continually feeding people what they want to see or hear could create and reinforce opinions among those of similar minds. Read more in our articles including "CICC recos filing of illegal online gambling cases against Jam Magno, 9 other influencers" and "CICC names influencers allegedly involved in illegal online gambling promotion".