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Barbers pushes for creation of ‘AIDA’ to regulate AI technology

June 18, 2025, 1:19 PM

In the wake of the misuse and proliferation of AI-generated deepfakes, lies, disinformation and other false narratives on the Internet that poses danger to...

Rise in ‘harmful content’ since Meta policy rollbacks—survey

June 17, 2025, 8:23 AM

Washington, United States—Harmful content including hate speech has surged across Meta's platforms since the company ended third-party fact-checking in the United States and eased moderation...

Filipino concern over online disinformation hits record high—Digital News Report 2025

June 17, 2025, 7:01 AM

Concern over online mis- and disinformation in the Philippines climbed to a record 67% in early 2025 amid a politically charged midterm election season...

Palace hits Sen. Bato’s AI-generated online post

June 17, 2025, 12:20 AM

Malacañang on Monday raised concerns over the circulation of an AI-generated video featuring digitally fabricated Filipinos voicing support for Vice President Sara Duterte against...

Risa denies she and other colleagues quit Senate

June 16, 2025, 12:30 AM

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Sunday firmly denied online rumors that she had resigned, rejecting as false news the viral social media claims alleging that...

House backs Tri-Comm proposed reforms vs fake news, troll farms

June 11, 2025, 3:00 PM

The House of Representatives adopted Committee Report 1498 of the Tri-Comm calling for new legislation that would penalize the creators, funders and disseminators of...

Solon pushes franchise for META, even as it commits to purge fake news

June 6, 2025, 12:25 AM

Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel on Thursday proposed that Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, be required to obtain a congressional franchise...

Vietnam police arrest admin of popular YouTube channel

June 4, 2025, 5:33 PM

Hanoi, Vietnam—Vietnamese police said Wednesday they had arrested administrators of a YouTube channel with two million subscribers for allegedly spreading false information about state officials. Rights...

Palace hails Pinoy-made fact-checking tool vs fake news

May 30, 2025, 3:55 PM

Malacañang on Friday commended the development of a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to detect fake news on the social media platform Facebook...

House appoints 1st spokesperson to counter disinformation, trolls

May 28, 2025, 12:25 AM

The House of Representatives has appointed lawyer Priscilla Marie Abante as its official spokesperson for the remainder of the 19th Congress, in a strategic...

The winds of change

May 23, 2025, 12:00 AM

“I trust the next generation of voters and politicians, many of whom are my students” The recently concluded midterm election is remarkable and exceptional in...

Malacañang urges voters to beware of ‘fake news’ as polls near

May 7, 2025, 4:18 PM

With the midterm elections just around the corner, Malacañang issued a strong reminder to the public to remain vigilant against the spread of disinformation,...

NMC slams China’s WPS ‘disinformation campaign’

May 4, 2025, 12:20 AM

The National Maritime Council (NMC) on Saturday denounced what it described as a disinformation campaign by China regarding Pag-asa Cay 2 (Sandy Cay), a...

PNP speeds up fake news crackdown

April 24, 2025, 10:20 PM

The Philippine National Police (PNP) Joint Anti-Fake News Action Committee (JAFNAC) has launched an investigation into the alleged disinformation surrounding the kidnapping of several...

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