Vice President Sara Duterte is once again facing intensified scrutiny after the Commission on Audit (COA) upheld the disallowance of P73.28 million in confidential funds, with Malacañang reiterating its firm stance on accountability and transparency. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO),...
Malacañang clarified that its move to pursue legal action against “fake news” peddlers does not infringe on freedom of expression, stressing that only false and harmful content is being targeted. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after it...
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has endorsed for investigation and possible charges three Facebook personalities accused of spreading fabricated claims about President Marcos’ health. The PCO, through its Anti-Fake News Desk (AFND), said on Wednesday, April 15, the cases have been...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, April 15, criticized the administration’s handling of the ongoing price crisis in the Philippines, linking it to rising inflation and alleging that the lack of relief for Filipinos stems not from limited resources but from the misuse of public funds for...
Malacañang said the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) signed a memorandum of agreement to bolster efforts against fake news, disinformation, and AI-generated deepfakes. PCO Secretary...
From the point of view of the law enforcement agency at cybercrime frontline, requiring social media firms to implement stricter regulations to shield their platform from fake news and disinformation is a welcome development. And that’s what officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) felt...
Malacañang said it is working on a website where the public can report instances of misinformation and disinformation circulating on social media and other digital channels. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez and Palace Press Officer and PCO Undersecretary Claire...
As a global oil crisis drives fuel prices higher and deepens economic uncertainty, the Philippine government has escalated its response beyond traditional policy measures—turning its focus to the digital sphere by ordering Meta Platforms, Inc. to curb the spread of disinformation across its...
Without revealing details, Malacañang said it knows where the smear campaign against President Marcos is coming from. "Kung mayroong naninira, alam naman natin kung saang parte ito nanggagaling (If there are smears, we already know where these are coming from)," Palace Press Officer and...
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez said they detected a "sudden and coordinated surge" in disinformation, targeting President Marcos ' health. In a statement on Thursday, April 9, Gomez said they are now tracking and identifying the sources of the false information...
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez has filed charges against those behind the spread of false energy lockdown advisories online. Gomez lodged the complaint before the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday afternoon, April 7, against the administrators of a Facebook...
President Marcos has assured farmers in Camarines Sur of sustained government support as he inspected solar-powered irrigation projects aimed at boosting agricultural productivity. The President made the assurance during a visit to Bula on Monday, March 23, where he met with farmers and listened to...
