A House leader has condemned the increasing number of Filipino vloggers parroting and spreading China’s false narrative on the West Philippine Sea.
House Ad Hoc Committee on Marawi Rehabilitation and Victims Compensation chair Zia Alonto Adiong of Lanao del Sur said these social media personalities are traitors and do not deserve to be called Filipinos.
He emphasized that this is not just fake news, but an outright betrayal of the country.
Adiong said it is disturbing that some Filipino vloggers are supporting China’s false narrative to claim parts of Philippine territory.
He described this as not only an act of treason but a gradual dismantling of the nation’s sovereignty with every post.
Adiong further said that betrayal of this nature renders someone undeserving of being called a Filipino. He expressed concern that some of his fellow countrymen continue to push China’s narrative, ignoring its acts of aggression.
He reminded the public that any Filipino who believes in the country’s integrity and sovereignty should understand that this issue is not limited to territorial claims.
He pointed to the harassment experienced by vulnerable members of the community, particularly Filipino fishermen, as an example of the real-world consequences of such disinformation.
Adiong called on authorities to hold these pro-China vloggers accountable.
He clarified that there is no problem with individuals expressing opinions about the West Philippine Sea, but when those opinions contradict the Philippines’ territorial claims, it becomes a national security issue. During the House Tri-Committee hearing on Tuesday, Meta representatives informed lawmakers that they had taken action on a false post by blogger Mark Lopez, which claimed the Philippines used water cannons on the China Coast Guard. The claim was debunked by VERA Files, a Meta fact-checker, and a correction was posted. Lopez is one of four vloggers cited for contempt and ordered detained for 10 days at the House of Representatives.
