Showbiz gossip pollutes public perception of Senate flood control probe
Everything, even showbiz gossip, is political.
Everything, even showbiz gossip, is political.
Concern over online mis- and disinformation in the Philippines climbed to a record 67% in early 2025 amid a politically charged midterm election season that saw Vice President Sara Duterte impeached on corruption charges and former president Rodrigo Duterte arrested by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity tied to his brutal drug war.
Some Facebook users have been sharing a fake photo of the alleged new pope ahead of the conclave at the Vatican.
Pro-China X (formerly Twitter) accounts are running a coordinated campaign against President Marcos Jr. and the Philippines’ West PH Sea efforts while amplifying content favoring VP Sara Duterte.
Should the Philippines be concerned about these foreign policy changes?