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Philippines Threatens Legal Action Against Meta Over Disinformation

4/12/2026

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The Philippine government warns Meta Platforms it will pursue legal action unless it blocks content.
In an April 11 statement, the presidential communications office identified disinformation categories, including false claims about President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and energy and military advisories.
The government sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding a seven-day response.
It warned disinformation threatens public order, stability, and national security, violating penal code and cybercrime laws.

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The Philippine government warns Meta Platforms it will pursue legal action unless it blocks content.
In an April 11 statement, the presidential communications office identified disinformation categories, including false claims about President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and energy and military advisories.
The government sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding a seven-day response.
It warned disinformation threatens public order, stability, and national security, violating penal code and cybercrime laws.