“Just because he is the president does not mean you don’t need to fact-check his claims.”
‘Fact-checking Duterte absolutely necessary at this time’
Tags: fake news
Why is government afraid of free speech?
All these actions aim to create chilling effect, to force us into silence amid the Duterte administration’s glaring failure to address the COVID-19 crisis.
Constitutionality of ‘fake news’ provision can be challenged — lawyer
“This is a marching order for law enforcement authorities to use their weapon against the people unlawfully and without basis.”
‘Fake news’ mainly comes from gov’t agencies, officials – UP prof
“The Duterte administration utilizes ‘fake news’ as a tool to silence dissent by spreading lies using an army of trolls, to present ‘alternative facts’ and justify the repressive policies and programs of the government.”
“Fake news” provision threatens freedom of the press, expression
While we acknowledge the need to fight disinformation in this time of crisis, we fear the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act will only end up criminalizing free speech. We assert that the best way to fight disinformation is through education and the truth.
Combating ‘fake news’
Singapore passed early last May an anti-“fake news” law that will be implemented this month. The “Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation” Act gives government the power to compel online news sites and even chat groups to remove statements “against the public interest” and to correct them. Not only individuals will be affected but also…
The nexus
By DEE AYROSO
Divide into two
His attacks on the press are “repulsive,” and “he should be the figure of suspicion, not the press,” when it comes to “fake news.” A president who “constantly deflects and distorts and distracts — who must find someone else to blame — is charting a very dangerous path.” Although he mentioned Rodrigo Duterte later in…
Which is worse: fake news or irresponsible journalism?
Tiglao is what he has been accusing people of: a liar and a propagandist.
License to chill
Whether they’re in the opposition or administration side, the distinguished senators of this endangered Republic, who’re otherwise hopelessly fractious, share one thing: their hatred for “fake news” — and a consequent, irrepressible urge to penalize its disseminators. That’s what last week’s hearings on the subject led by the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass…
Anti-fake news tool wins big in digital competition
Launched in June this year, Fakeblok is part of the NUJP’s campaign against the spread of misinformation online.