'Crack down on them like porn sites': House officials tell gov't agencies to block China misinformation pages
Philippine House officials are urging government agencies to block websites and social media pages accused of spreading Chinese propaganda regarding the West Philippine Sea. Lawmakers have compared these pages to pornographic sites, calling for strict censorship to protect national sovereignty.
Why it matters
It reflects rising geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea and the increasing use of digital information warfare in regional disputes.
Manila Bulletin - 'Crack down on them like porn sites': House officials tell gov't agencies to block China misinformation pages
'Crack down on them like porn sites': House officials tell gov't agencies to block China misinformation pages
House officials urge the NTC and DICT to crack down on China-linked propaganda pages like Media Unlocked, which spread misinformation about the West Philippine Sea.
Rep. Robert Ace Barbers likens such pages to porn sites, calling for blocking, flagging, and explainer videos to debunk false claims; Rep. Leila de Lima condemns the content as propaganda justifying China's hostilities.
Rep. Terry Ridon presses the DND and NSC to flag and seek removal of fake news pages, stressing stronger collaboration with social media platforms to protect Philippine sovereignty.
(Screenshot from Media Unlocked Facebook page)
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