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Covid-19Fake news regulation passed during Covid-19

Duterte’s special powers bill punishes “fake news” by jail time, up to 1 million peso fine

25.03.2020

Date:
25.03.2020
Number of cases:
1
Regions/Countries:
Philippines
Alert types:
Fake news regulation passed during Covid-19

A new law in the Philippines on special powers to combat the COVID-19 pandemic includes a provision banning the spread of “fake news” about COVID-19. Those found guilty face up to two months in prison or a fine of up to 1 million Philippine pesos.

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