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Two Filipino journalists accused of spreading “fake” reports on COVID-19

27.03.2020

Date:
27.03.2020
Number of cases:
2
Regions/Countries:
Philippines
Alert types:
Arrest/detention/charges: Criminal investigation/charges

Police in the Philippines filed a criminal complaint against journalists Mario Batuigas, owner of the Latigo News TV news portal and Amor Virata, an independent reporter, for allegedly spreading “fake” reports on a COVID-19 case.

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