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Ridon to work with CICC on fake Poa quotes circulating online
Bicol Saro party-list representative Terry Ridon will coordinate with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center to investigate fabricated social media posts falsely attributed to lawyer Michael Poa. Ridon expressed gratitude to Poa for publicly denying involvement in the misleading statements.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon announced plans Friday to work with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) to probe social media posts containing fake quotes attributed to lawyer Michael Poa that appeared critical of the lawmaker.
The misattributed statements have circulated online in recent days, prompting Poa to issue a public clarification distancing himself from the fabricated remarks. Ridon acknowledged Poa's swift action in addressing the matter during an online press briefing.
The coordination with the CICC aims to identify the sources of the false quotes and determine appropriate responses under Philippine cybercrime laws. Ridon did not provide additional details regarding the specific posts or timeline for the investigation.
The incident highlights growing concerns about misinformation on social media platforms affecting public figures and the broader political discourse in the Philippines.