PCO chief urges public to report election-related fake news

The Presidential Communications Office on Monday called on the public to remain vigilant and immediately report any form of election-related fake news, misinformation, and disinformation through dedicated hotlines, email, and social media channels.

In a press release, PCO Secretary Jaybee ''Jay'' Ruiz said authorities have acted swiftly against early attempts to spread fake news amid the midterm elections.

“At ngayon, iilan pa lang naman, at natunugan na natin kaagad, take down kaagad itong mga nagpapakalat ng fake news. Dapat po walang magpakalat ng fake news lalong-lalong na napaka-critical ng boto,” Ruiz said.

(It's only a few but we immediately acted on this, take down those who spread fake news. Fake news shouldn't be spread since our votes are critical.)

“Lalong-lalo na napaka-critical ng halalan. Dahil sa demokrasya, yan po ang ating foundation ng demokrasya tulad ng Pilipinas,” he added. 

(The election is very critical. That's the foundation of the democracy that we have in the Philippines.)

Ruiz encouraged citizens to report misleading or false content that could undermine the integrity of the 2025 midterm elections.

They may send their reports or complaints through the following contact lines:

• DITO: 0991-481-4225
• Globe: 0966-976-5971
• Smart: 0947-714-7105
• Email: report@cicc.gov.ph
• Facebook Messenger: Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center
• Website: www.cicc. gov.ph
—RF, GMA Integrated News

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