ASEANEWS HEADLINE-SOCIAL MEDIA | MANILA: House invites social media users to fake news probe
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MANILA, Philippines — At least 40 personalities from several platforms in social media have been invited by the House of Representatives as it starts its investigation tomorrow on the spread of fake news and disinformation in the country.
Laguna Rep. Dan Fernandez of the tri-committee of the chamber will preside over the joint committee of the House committee on public order and safety that he heads, along with two others – committees on public information, and information and communications technology.
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The Sta. Rosa City congressman said the joint committee will hold the hearings and try to examine how disinformation spreads online, its impact on public perception and national security, and the measures needed to combat it.
“The Filipino people deserve no less than the truth. That is why we need to protect them from false information intended to mislead the people and divide them as well. Fake news should be stopped because this only creates further polarization among us,” Fernandez said.
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Personalities expected to be in attendance tomorrow include representatives from Google, Meta (Facebook) and ByteDance (TikTok), as well as officials from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Lawmakers expect NBI and PNP officials, along with DOJ prosecutors, to discuss and explore regulatory challenges and enforcement mechanisms against online disinformation that have been flooding social media sites.
Fernandez said the inquiry seeks to identify weaknesses in existing laws and policies governing digital platforms, and to propose solutions to ensure the public has access to accurate and reliable information.
He added that the House will not tolerate deliberate misinformation campaigns that exploit digital platforms for political or financial gain. “We will not allow them to use social media to fool our people. It’s about time we put more teeth in this campaign against fake news and disinformation.”
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House members are expected to explore measures that will strengthen platform accountability, impose penalties for repeat offenders, and improve digital literacy programs to help Filipinos critically evaluate online content.
The hearing will be livestreamed for public viewing, with lawmakers hoping it will spark a national conversation on responsible online discourse and the role of social media in shaping public perception.
The 40 invited resource persons are known for their influence on social media platforms, where they engage in political discourse, news analysis and online commentary.
The list includes political columnist Malou Tiquia, Jose Yumang Sonza, Krizette Lauretta Chu, Mark Anthony Lopez, Allan Rogando Sasot, MJ Quiambao Reyes, Vivian Zapata Rodriguez, Ethel Pineda, Lorraine Marie Badoy-Partosa, Jeffrey Almendras Celiz, Lord Byron Cristobal (Banat By), Alex Destor (Tio Moreno), Aaron Peña (Old School Pinoy), Glen Chong, Manuel Mata Jr. (Kokolokoy), Elizabeth Joie Cruz (Joie de Vivre), Claro Ganac, Claire Eden Contreras (Maharlika Boldyakera), Jonathan Morales, Cyrus Preglo (Optics Politics), Maricar Serrano, Ernesto Abines Jr. (Jun Abines), Trixie Cruz Angeles, Julius Melanosi Maui (Maui Spencer), Darwin Salceda (Boss Dada TV), Elmer Jugalbot (Eb Jugalbot), Cathy Binag, MJ Mondejar, Suzanne Batalla (IamShanwein), Joe Smith Medina (Political Witch Boy), Jeffrey Cruz (JCCO / JJ Cruz), Alven Montero, Kester Ramon John Balibalos Tan (Mr. Realtalker), Edwin Jamora (Reyna Elena), Ma. Florinda Espenilla-Duque (Pebbles Duque), Dr. Richard Tesoro Mata (Dr. Richard and Erika Mata), Ahmed Paglinawan (Luminous by Trixie & Ahmed), Ryan Lingo, Enzo Recto (Atty. Ricky Tomotorgo) and Ross Flores del Rosario (Wazzup Philippines).
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