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Philippines Proposes Foreign Agents Act to Combat Trolls

2/4/2026

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A proposal to update the Philippines' Foreign Agents Act seeks to strengthen transparency and counter foreign influence amid concerns about pro-Beijing trolls.
Retired Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio advocates amendments for clearer disclosure of foreign-funded speech.
Carpio says state-funded trolls aim to undermine Philippine officials critical of China and downplay South China Sea disputes.
The current law requires registration for political activities and imposes penalties for non-compliance.

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A proposal to update the Philippines' Foreign Agents Act seeks to strengthen transparency and counter foreign influence amid concerns about pro-Beijing trolls.
Retired Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio advocates amendments for clearer disclosure of foreign-funded speech.
Carpio says state-funded trolls aim to undermine Philippine officials critical of China and downplay South China Sea disputes.
The current law requires registration for political activities and imposes penalties for non-compliance.