Philippines lawmakers advance bill to combat fake news

House lawmakers in the Philippines are moving forward with a measure to combat disinformation, likely to pass in the upcoming 20th Congress. A tricommittee is finalizing a proposed bill to regulate fake news. The inquiry into fake news was prompted by recent false claims surrounding former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest. Lawmakers emphasize the need for a law to penalize those spreading misinformation. Despite limited time in the current Congress, there is strong support from both lawmakers and the public for addressing fake news. Officials have dismissed specific false claims about Duterte and upcoming elections as misinformation.