THE Philippine National Police (PNP) launched the Joint Anti-Fake News Action Committee (JAFNAC) on Friday to combat the spread of disinformation.
PNP chief Police General Rommel Marbil announced the initiative in an ambush interview, stating, “We created the Joint Anti-Fake News Action Committee. We want to stop everyone from spreading fake news and all the financial side of it. We want to stop that.”
General Marbil emphasized the importance of prioritizing truth and accuracy, urging the public to choose integrity over convenience. He issued a warning to those spreading false information, stating, “To all ‘marites,’ this is a warning: Your days are numbered.” JAFNAC aims to hold those responsible for spreading fake news accountable and develop a framework for quickly removing false information online.
Following a forum with participating agencies, the PNP outlined a whole-of-government approach to fighting fake news, focusing on legal action, technological advancements, and public education.
The PNP highlighted the need for new or amended laws to address fake news, the creation of a national monitoring system or AI-powered dashboard to detect disinformation trends, and collaboration with tech platforms like Meta, Google, X, and TikTok to flag and remove harmful content.
