Use of digital tools vs. fake news, deepfakes pushed

AN ANALYST and a national cybersecurity movement underscored the need for Filipinos to detect fake news, deepfakes and scams using free applications (apps) or software as the government and the private sector intensify the fight against fraudulent activities ahead of the May 12 midterm elections.

Palace sees need to prosecute fake news peddlers

IT IS time to go after the individuals who are sources of disinformation and misinformation, Malacañang said on Thursday.

Gov't intensifies efforts vs. fake news amid Duterte arrest

THE PRESIDENTIAL Communications Office (PCO) is ramping up measures to combat the spread of misinformation, particularly in light of ongoing discussions surrounding the International Criminal Court's (ICC) case against former president Rodrigo Duterte.

DBM beefs up website capacity amid 'fake news' on 2025 budget

THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) announced Tuesday a system upgrade to its website following increased traffic and the spread of misleading claims regarding the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA).

PCO, social media giants beef up digital defense vs fake news

THE PRESIDENTIAL Communications Office (PCO) has joined hands with giant social media companies in the Philippines to fight misinformation and disinformation.

PDEA: Viral docs on 2012 anti-drug operation fake

THE PHILIPPINE Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Tuesday denied the authenticity of operational documents about an anti-drug operation in 2012 that circulated on social media.

Marcos administration to campaign vs. fake news

MANILA – The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said it will implement a Digital Media Literacy campaign this year, seeking to equip the most vulnerable communities with knowledge and tools to discern the truth.

Black propaganda, fake news condemned

Mayor Beng Climaco

DISTRICT 1 congressional candidate Mayor Beng Climaco has accused her political foes of spreading fake news and lies, and even dragged the good name of her husband in their black propaganda following massive public support for her and members of the Team Climaco running in the May election.

Zamboanga City Hall condemns fake information

THE LOCAL government has accused Councilman Khymer Olaso of spreading fake information after claiming that City Hall did not fly the Philippine flag at half-mast when Councilman Crisanto dela Cruz died last year.

‘Troll farms’ pinaiimbestigahan sa Senado

NAIS NI Senador Risa Hontiveros na imbestigahan ng Senado ang mga umano’y “troll farm” at iba pang nagpapakalat ng fake news online.

Polyeto kontra Covid, bakuna

NIHATAG OG katin-awan ang Department of Health (DOH) kalabot sa nikatap nga polyeto sa social media nga nag-ingon nga dili tinuod ang Covid-19 ug dili luwas ang mga bakuna.

Sue them Mayor Beng!

POLITICAL SUPPORTERS and followers of Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco urged her to file libel charges against those besmirching her reputation as trolls and anti-Climaco groups revived black propaganda and fake news in social media.

Heartless, Ruthless! Supporters of Zambo mayor condemn political propaganda

SUPPORTERS OF Mayor Beng Climaco have branded as “heartless” the trolls and black propagandists, and political foes who continue to malign and defame Zamboanga government’s chief executive amid the coronavirus pandemic.