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Palace press officer vows more aggressive stance against disinformation
Claire Castro says she will intensify efforts to counter fake news and destabilizing narratives targeting the Marcos administration. Her pledge follows backing from the Presidential Communications Office for her combative approach to defending the government.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Palace press officer Claire Castro declared Monday that she intends to adopt a more aggressive posture in combating disinformation and countering narratives designed to destabilize the Marcos administration.
Castro made the statement after receiving endorsement from Presidential Communications Office Acting Secretary Lino Cayeteno, who publicly supported her "combative style" in defending the government and responding to attacks directed at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The remarks underscore the administration's commitment to actively challenge what officials characterize as false narratives and malicious information circulating in media and online platforms. Castro's pledge signals an escalation in the government's communication strategy as it seeks to maintain control over the administration's public messaging.
The Palace's intensified focus on countering disinformation comes amid ongoing debates over media freedom and the spread of misinformation in the Philippines, where social media usage remains among the highest globally.