Senator Robinhood ‘’Robin’’ C. Padilla today Dec. 6 today said malicious disinformation should not go unpunished as it violates the rights of others. As chairman of the Senate committee on public information and mass media, Padilla said the constitutional right to freedom of expression...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla on Monday, November 28 said fake news, especially if it is used to malign or extort, should be punished and not "protected" under the provisions of the Philippine Constitution on the right to freedom of the press and of freedom of expression. The Senate...
Former Ifugao lone district Rep. Teddy Baguilat Jr. felt it proper to apologize after he shared on Twitter a piece of fake news about presidential son, Sandro Marcos. Former Ifugao lone district Rep. Teddy Baguilat Jr. and Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Twitter, Facebook) Baguilat, a...
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos posted an Instagram story calling out those who made a bogus "quote card" of him that has been making rounds on social media. Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Contributed photo) The quote card basically contains his likeness as well as a...
Medicines (File Photo) An infectious disease expert reminded the public to remain vigilant against fake medicines as this may cause an adverse effect on one’s health. “Ang magiging epekto niyan sa katawan talagang hindi maganda. So, kailangan talaga natin na suriin (The effect of that on the...
DFNN Alongside the numerous innovations brought on by technology are just as many pitfalls, such as fake news and disinformation. A recent survey shows that an overwhelming 90% of the country’s adult population has been exposed to some form of fake news, whether that’s through the internet,...
Four individuals have been apprehended by authorities at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City after they allegedly pretended to be airport staff and tried boarding flights bound to Middle East without undergoing immigration procedures, the Airport Police Department...
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga (PNA) – A City Hall employee here was arrested for allegedly issuing fake vaccination cards to 13 individuals. The fake vaccination cards contained the falsified signatures and license numbers of the city’s Covid-19 vaccinators. “This is an insult to the dedication and...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – Police arrested six persons allegedly engaged in pawning fake properties in an entrapment operation here Wednesday, August 17. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-Quezon identified the suspects as Jaylin Saliendra, 48; and Elizabeth Ludovice, 52, both land...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) denied on Wednesday, August 10, that it issued a warning about the possible occurrence of strong earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 6.3 that may hit Cagayan de Oro City. Aftermath of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Abra on July 27, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Dugong...
Amid the alleged proliferation of paid trolls who spread disinformation and misinformation, two lawmakers have moved to criminalize peddlers and creators of fake news. Malabon City lone district Rep. Jaye Lacson-Noel and An Waray Party-list Rep. Florencio Noel filed House Bill (HB) 2971, otherwise...
Malacañang has belied information declaring Aug. 9 as a special non-working holiday to honor former president Fidel V. Ramos which has been making rounds on social media. (Photos courtesy of the Office of the Press Secretary) Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said on Thursday, Aug. 4, that...
