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Meta pushed by Philippine government to act faster on fake news, disinformation

( May 7, 2025, 04:23 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is under pressure from the Philippine government to act swiftly against online disinformation, fake accounts and coordinated inauthentic behavior. Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda said in a statement after a meeting with the social media giant that slow response times are unacceptable, especially during an election period. He added that Meta must invest in localized moderation and clear escalation channels. The Philippines will hold its midterm elections on May 12.The statement follows: ...

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