Philippine House leaders have proposed a joint inquiry into the spread of false and malicious content on social media, aiming to balance digital safety with freedom of speech and expression.
Several House leaders have filed a resolution calling for a joint inquiry into the rising issue of false and malicious content on social media platforms. The resolution, authored by Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr., Deputy Speaker David Suarez, Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe, Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan, Robert Ace Barbers, Bienvenido Abante Jr.
, and Joseph Stephen Paduano, proposed that the investigation be led by House committees on Public Order and Safety, Information and Communications Technology, and Public Information. The lawmakers pointed out that the rapid growth of social media has enabled the widespread distribution of harmful content, including misinformation, defamation, and posts that undermine trust in public institutions. False and malicious content has also been exploited by unscrupulous individuals to promote scams, cyberbullying and other activities that negatively impact public safety and order, the resolution stated. The balance between ensuring digital safety and protecting constitutional freedoms, particularly freedom of speech and expression, must be maintained, as these are cornerstones of democracy, it added. They called for a review of existing laws, such as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, to address these issues while safeguarding constitutional rights. There is a pressing need for a collaborative approach among relevant committees to identify gaps in existing laws and recommend measures to combat harmful content while upholding the rights of individuals to participate in free and open discourse, they said. Key objectives for the inquiry include enhancing social media accountability, improving content moderation practices, and tackling online harms like cybercrimes and harassment. The inquiry will also focus on public awareness campaigns to improve digital literacy
SOCIAL MEDIA MISINFORMATION CYBERCRIME FREEDOM OF SPEECH DIGITAL LITERACY
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