PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has identified legislation against the spread of disinformation or fake news as one of his priority measures, while affirming to uphold and protect the people’s freedom of expression, Malacañang said on Tuesday.
During the third Legislative-Executive Advisory Council (LEDAC) full meeting on the 20th Congress held in Malacañan Palace, President Marcos urged lawmakers to include the proposed Anti-Fake News and Digital Disinformation Act among the priority measures targeted to be passed this June.
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the President urged lawmakers to clearly define what constitutes fake news and disinformation.
The Palace Press Officer said President Marcos’ priority to address the spread of fake news will be pursued with full respect for constitutional rights and civil liberties.
“Hindi hahayaan ng Pangulo na masagasaan ang anumang freedom of expression/ freedom of speech ng ating mga kababayan,” Castro said in a Palace press briefing.
“Ang sabi lamang ng Pangulo noong nabanggit ito ay dapat balansehin dahil nga baka masagasaan iyong freedom of expression,” Castro also said. PCO
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