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Fake news spreaders face P2-M fine under House bill

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August 28, 2025

A measure that would slap a fine of up to P2 million against people who will be proven to have maliciously and intentionally published or disseminated fake news was filed in the current 20th Congress.

- By ELLSON QUISMORIO

House Bill (HB) No.3799, also known as the "Anti-Fake News and Disinformation Act", was jointly filed by solon-brothers Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez and ABAMIN Party-list Rep. Maximo Rodriguez Jr.

The bill defines fake news as “false or misleading information presented as fact or news, deliberately and maliciously disseminated to mislead the public, that may sow confusion, incite hatred or violence, or disrupt public order.”

Disinformation, meanwhile, refers to false information intentionally spread to manipulate or influence public perception, behavior or policy.

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