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Philippines orders Meta to crack down on false content or face legal action

( April 10, 2026, 08:42 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Philippine government has ordered Meta Platforms to implement urgent measures to curb the spread of false and panic-inducing content, particularly those related to oil prices and economic disruptions, citing risks to public order, economic stability and national security. In a letter dated April 10, the Department of Information and Communications Technology and Presidential Communications Office set deadlines for compliance, including a 48-hour acknowledgment and a seven-day action plan. Failure to act may prompt regulatory and legal action under the Revised Penal Code and Cybercrime Prevention Act.The letter follows....

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