President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has warned the public to stay vigilant against the spread of fake news, disinformation, and misinformation as the campaign period for the upcoming May national and local elections intensifies.
In his weekly vlog on Sunday night, Marcos reminded Filipinos to carefully assess the accuracy of information they encounter, particularly online, where misleading content tends to circulate more during election season.
“Kakambal ng kampanya ay mga intriga at batuhang putik na tinatawag na fake news. Kaliwa’t kanan na rin ‘yan, kaya dapat maingat tayong mga mamamayan,” he said.
Marcos stressed that discerning truth from falsehood is essential for voters, adding, “Sabi nga natin, ang bagong Pilipino ay marunong kumilatis sa tama at maling impormasyon kaya ngayon, laganap na naman ang fake news at disinformation. Dapat extra ingat po tayo sa mga nababasa natin online, pero hindi naman ‘yan mahirap.”
The President has recently participated in campaign rallies supporting Alyansa Para Sa Bagong Pilipinas, a group he is endorsing. During a speech on Friday, he also encouraged voters to back candidates committed to continuing the government’s programs.
“Ang katotohanan, may kampanya man o hindi, ang fake news ay laging nandiyaan. Kampanya man o hindi, walang pipigil sa pagseserbisyo ng ating pamahalaan,” he said.
