Answer to Question #242826 in Philosophy for Angelie Suarez

Question

1.Write something about freedom of expression in relation to fake news in
Philippine mass media.

Answer 1

Fake news has been an issue in the Philippines, where social media has played a significantly larger role in political impact. Senator Francis Pangilinan requested an investigation of the conduct of social media companies that allowed for the dissemination of fake news following the 2016 Philippine election. Pangilinan demanded that social media outlets that spread incorrect information about his proposals face punishment. The information released was intended to undermine the opposition party, and it took the use of social media to spread misinformation into the mainstream media.