Protecting Our Digital Home: A Fight Against Deception Imagine a world where everything you read, see, or hear online is intentionally designed to mislead you, to manipulate your thoughts, and even to put you and your loved ones in harm’s way. This isn’t a dystopian fantasy; it’s a very real threat that has been growing in our increasingly connected world. But now, the Philippines is taking a stand. Our House of Representatives, with a resounding vote of 286 to 3, has given a green light to a groundbreaking piece of legislation: the Digital Media Anti-False Information Act, also known as…

Dr. Marcus de Brun, a general practitioner and former member of the Medical Council, has found himself in hot water, facing serious accusations of professional misconduct. The heart of the matter lies in his social media activity during the height of the pandemic, where he voiced strong opinions – some might say inflammatory – about COVID-19 vaccines and public health guidelines. The Medical Council’s fitness-to-practise committee meticulously reviewed ten counts of alleged misconduct, ultimately finding seven of them proven. This wasn’t just about expressing a different viewpoint; four of these proven allegations were deemed “disgraceful and dishonourable,” falling significantly short…