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Philippines presses Meta for tougher, time-bound action on disinformation

( April 20, 2026, 06:39 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Philippines’ Department of Information and Communications Technology will meet with Meta Platforms to demand concrete, time-bound actions against online disinformation, warning stronger regulation may follow if progress falls short. The move comes after Meta’s response to a joint government request was deemed insufficient, relying on general policies rather than urgent measures. Authorities said disinformation poses risks to public order and economic stability, and stressed the need for faster enforcement, measurable outcomes and accountability while maintaining freedom of expression.Statement follows....

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