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Palace vows intensified crackdown on fake news peddlers
A senior Palace official has likened fake news operators to multiplying gremlins, vowing a more aggressive campaign against disinformation she says targets the Marcos administration.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro has intensified rhetoric against fake news peddlers, comparing them to creatures that proliferate unchecked, during remarks on Tuesday in the capital.
Castro's characterization came as she pledged a stronger administrative response to what she describes as coordinated disinformation efforts aimed at undermining President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his government.
The Palace spokesperson's comments reflect growing concerns within the administration about the spread of false information through social media and online platforms in the Philippines. Castro's remarks signal the executive branch's intent to prioritize counter-disinformation efforts as part of its broader governance agenda.
The push against fake news represents a continuing focus for the Marcos administration since taking office, as officials seek to combat what they view as threats to institutional credibility and public discourse.