The Senate of the Philippines has launched an official Viber channel, which will not only serve as a reliable platform for accurate information but also be an effective tool for combating the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media.Senate of the PhilippinesAccording to Senate...
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile believes that the constitutional right to freedom of expression relies on truthful information to inform the public and not to manipulate them.Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce EnrileEnrile said this amid concerns about infringement on the...
A Philippine Air Force (PAF) delegation led by Major General Aristotle Gonzalez, PAF vice commander, attends the Pacific Air Chiefs Video Teleconference (PAC VTC) on Feb. 6, 2025 to combat disinformation and misinformation. (Photo: PAF)The Philippine Air Force (PAF) joined counterparts across the...
In the past three elections, misinformation usually from social media influencers and trolls were observed to have played a key role in shaping the outcome of local and national polls.And Philippine National Police (PNP) Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil even branded misinformation as more alarming than...
The Department of Health (DOH) cautioned the public on Friday, Jan. 3, against the spread of misinformation regarding an alleged international health concern and urged everyone to rely on verified information from official channels to prevent panic and confusion.(DOH / MANILA BULLETIN)"Please do not...
President Marcos has called on journalists to remain at the forefront of efforts in helping Filipinos distinguish truth from misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation.President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. administers the oathtaking of newly elected officers of various media...
Malacañang has urged both the private and public sectors to put an end to misinformation and disinformation, particularly against government programs and officials.(Photo courtesy of PCO)Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Emerald Ridao emphasized the need to put an end to...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) cautions the public from believing disinformation online about the supposed arrival of military equipment from United States and China for the upcoming Exercise Balikatan 2024, quoting OCD Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno. (Photo screengrabbed from Youtube)The Office...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, Feb. 19, issued a stern warning to the public regarding the proliferation of fake scholarship posts on various online platforms.(Courtesy of DepEd Philippines / Facebook) “DepEd reminds everyone to stay vigilant against misinformation,” the...
Malacañang's communication arm urged the youth to be responsible in using social media platforms to combat misinformation.Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Emerald Ridao (Photo courtesy of PCO)Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Emerald Ridao emphasized the need...
"Report it, don't share it!"(Photo courtesy of PCO)This must be how a social media user should deal with false information online, Malacañang's communications arm said.The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said reporting and not sharing false information may counter misinformation and...
Top officials of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday, September 12 expressed their belief China is behind a disinformation campaign on the West Philippine Sea (WPS). PCG Commodore Jay Tariella disclosed this during the hearing of the Senate Committee on National Defense and...
