🚨 Philippines Wants Up to 12 Years in Jail for Fake News
Two Filipino lawmakers — and yes, they’re brothers — have introduced a bill that could land you 6–12 years in prison plus a hefty fine (₱500,000–2,000,000 / $9,000–$35,000) if you deliberately spread fake news online.
📜 The “Anti-Fake News and Misinformation Act” (Bill No. 3799)
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Defines fake news as: false or misleading info disguised as real news, spread intentionally to confuse, stir hate, or disrupt society.
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The heaviest penalties apply if the fake news threatens national security, foreign relations, elections, or disaster response.
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Influencers with 50,000+ followers, journalists, and officials who spread lies? Yup, they’re in big trouble too.
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Organized troll farms, bots, and fake accounts? Maximum penalty. (Sorry, trolls, your farm might be seized!)
👀 But Wait, There’s More
The bill also requires social media platforms to have a direct hotline to the government, so they can quickly take down content, comply with investigations, and submit regular reports. Basically, Zuckerberg’s gonna need a Philippines “customer service rep.”
👉 In short: In the Philippines, fake news might soon come with real jail time. So next time you’re tempted to post that “breaking news” about aliens in Mindanao, maybe… don’t. 🛑👽
Vincent
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