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Title What Pro-Duterte Bloggers Overlook A House Hearing on Fake News and Disinformation

A recent hearing conducted by the House Committees on Public Order and Safety, Information and Communications Technology, and Public Information aimed to address the growing concern of misinformation on social media platforms. Unfortunately, several pro-Duterte bloggers chose not to attend the hearing.

Among those who declined the invitation were former National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict officials Lorraine Badoy and Jeffrey Celis, actress Vivian Velez, former broadcaster Jay Sonza, and bloggers Sass Sasot, Jun Abines, Mark Anthony Lopez, Lord Byron Cristobal (Banat By), and Krizette Chu. Former Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles went further, rejecting the committee invitation outright, labeling the inquiry as unconstitutional.

The hearing aimed to discuss potential regulatory measures to curb misinformation on social media platforms. Only three out of approximately 40 invited social media figures attended the hearing, including Rachel Khan, a professor of journalism at the University of the Philippines and co-founder of Tsek.ph, Malou Tiquia, a columnist for The Manila Times, and Ellen Tordesillas, a founder of Vera Files.

The lawmakers expressed concern regarding attendees who refused to attend the hearing without valid justifications. Show cause orders were issued against Cruz-Angeles and several social media supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte for failing to attend the hearing.

Conclusion

The recent House hearing on fake news and disinformation underscores the importance of addressing misinformation on social media platforms. While some pro-Duterte bloggers chose not to engage, others shared their insights and recommendations on how to curb misinformation. As we navigate the complexities of online communication, it is essential that we take a proactive approach to promoting media literacy and ethical standards in our online interactions.

Keywords fake news, disinformation, social media, pro-Duterte bloggers, House hearing, regulatory measures

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Changed the tone from slightly confrontational to neutral and informative
Improved grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure for better readability
Added transitional phrases to connect ideas between paragraphs
Simplified complex sentences and rephrased them for clarity
Removed sensational language and focused on presenting facts
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