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4 more vloggers face NBI raps for 'spreading fake news'
4 more vloggers face NBI raps for 'spreading fake news'
Karen De Guzman,
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 22, 2025 01:52 PM PHT
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Updated Apr 22, 2025 01:53 PM PHT
MANILA — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed multiple complaints against another four vloggers accused of spreading fake news that allegedly undermines public trust in the government.
MANILA — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed multiple complaints against another four vloggers accused of spreading fake news that allegedly undermines public trust in the government.
According to Senior Agent Raymond Macorol of the NBI-Criminal Investigation Division (NBI-CRID), the individuals circulated a manipulated video that misrepresented the statements of government officials.
According to Senior Agent Raymond Macorol of the NBI-Criminal Investigation Division (NBI-CRID), the individuals circulated a manipulated video that misrepresented the statements of government officials.
“Kagaya po ng statement ng aming director si Judge Jaime Santiago kung saan binanggit niya na kakasuhan ang mga OFW na nagpapakalat ng mga maling balita at kapag sila ay may warrant of arrest na, aarestuhin,” Macorol said.
“Kagaya po ng statement ng aming director si Judge Jaime Santiago kung saan binanggit niya na kakasuhan ang mga OFW na nagpapakalat ng mga maling balita at kapag sila ay may warrant of arrest na, aarestuhin,” Macorol said.
“Ngunit in-splice po nila ang video na ito. Pinalitan nila ng ibang konteksto at mga caption na kung saan nilagay nila OFW aarestuhin daw at pinapakalat nila na huwag nang magpadala ng mga remittances para sa kanilang mga mahal sa buhay na nasa ating bansa," he added.
“Ngunit in-splice po nila ang video na ito. Pinalitan nila ng ibang konteksto at mga caption na kung saan nilagay nila OFW aarestuhin daw at pinapakalat nila na huwag nang magpadala ng mga remittances para sa kanilang mga mahal sa buhay na nasa ating bansa," he added.
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The tampered clip reportedly misled viewers into believing that Santiago was targeting all OFWs, sparking online outrage and calls for halting remittance transfers.
The tampered clip reportedly misled viewers into believing that Santiago was targeting all OFWs, sparking online outrage and calls for halting remittance transfers.
The NBI has traced the vloggers’ locations to Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Pampanga.
The NBI has traced the vloggers’ locations to Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Pampanga.
The agency is coordinating with international and local authorities to pursue legal action, including possible arrests.
The agency is coordinating with international and local authorities to pursue legal action, including possible arrests.
“Patuloy po tayong makikipag-cooperate sa kanila, magbibigay ng impormasyon, at makakatulong po sila na mabilis na mapadala kung magkaroon ng warrant of arrest ang mga fake news vloggers na ito,” Macorol said.
“Patuloy po tayong makikipag-cooperate sa kanila, magbibigay ng impormasyon, at makakatulong po sila na mabilis na mapadala kung magkaroon ng warrant of arrest ang mga fake news vloggers na ito,” Macorol said.
The charges include violations of the Anti-Alias Law, Unlawful Use of Means of Publication, and Inciting to Sedition.
The charges include violations of the Anti-Alias Law, Unlawful Use of Means of Publication, and Inciting to Sedition.
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The NBI is also gathering further evidence against other individuals allegedly involved in the spread of disinformation.
The NBI is also gathering further evidence against other individuals allegedly involved in the spread of disinformation.
Macorol reminded the public that sharing such manipulated videos can have legal consequences.
Macorol reminded the public that sharing such manipulated videos can have legal consequences.
"Yung mga nagsi-share po ng mga video na ito, meron din po kayong mga responsibilidad na hindi dapat ito ipagkalat, sapagkat mapapabilang din po kayo sa maaring makasuhan ng NBI,” he warned.
"Yung mga nagsi-share po ng mga video na ito, meron din po kayong mga responsibilidad na hindi dapat ito ipagkalat, sapagkat mapapabilang din po kayo sa maaring makasuhan ng NBI,” he warned.
The NBI urges the public to be cautious and verify information before sharing it online, especially during times of heightened sensitivity around government policies and national issues.
The NBI urges the public to be cautious and verify information before sharing it online, especially during times of heightened sensitivity around government policies and national issues.
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