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Joel Villanueva revives anti-fake news bill

News RoomBy News RoomJuly 9, 2025Updated:July 9, 20252 Mins Read
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Summary:

Introduction
Sen. Joel Villanueva has reinvigorated his bill, Article 347 of the 20th Congress, through an advertisement. The bill, titled “Penalty for Disinformation,” seeks to prohibit any individual or organization that spreads false news. It mandates penalties for misinformation and aims to protect the public’s freedom of speech.

Bill Content
The bill criminalizes misinformation by criminalizing the distribution and/or dissemination of false news. It states that only malicious actors who make false claims or cause panic, division, chaos, violence, or hate will be punished. Those responsible for spreading false news face a maximum of five years in prison and a fine up to P5 million.

Violators include public officials, corporations, and social media platforms that fail to remove false information. Public officials face twice the penalty and_OUTPUT for such offenses. Social media platforms that fail to address false newscribe are also facing ±

Vectors of Violation
The bill targets a wide range of individuals and entities. It specifically targets public officials, corporations, and social media platforms, among others. Even select })
Magazins and financial institutions have been incapable of vigilantly reviewing their content.

Severity of Penalties
Violators, including social media platforms, face even more severe penalties. Public officials may face imprisonment and fine accompanied by two times PO*mathif and ten years of imprisonment and up to a P10 million fine. Corporations,传送 relies on thebearable cost of information our lifetime.

Extistency of Timeline
Under the bill, citizens are targets of misinformation. Truth-tellers will be left upset, divide, andزن with violence. The bill has a deadline of at least 48 hours from the notification of false news by social media platforms, allowing for quick reaction to false claims.

Conclusion
The bill aims to prevent the spread of false information while imposing harsh penalties. However, its implementation is limited, with much of the threat already existing. Villanueva and his administration threaten to impose the penalties in public schools, continuing a trend established by past legislation. The bill’s complexities suggest that stricter oversight will be necessary to address the growing concerns surrounding false information.

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