CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) will ‘run after’ sources of fake news or disinformation to safeguard the integrity and manage the flow of accurate information to the public during the 2025 National and Local Elections.
Police lieutenant general Robert Rodriguez, Commander of the Special Task Force for the 2025 Elections said that the police forces are tasked by PNP chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil to prevent the spread of fake news.
“One of the efforts done by the House is to investigate the vloggers. The PNP is also doing that. If there are reports that an individual is purposely creating fake news, we will coordinate with the concerned agencies to take down their page,” Rodriguez said.
Through the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG), the police are more equipped to combat cybercrime, fake news and misinformation to prevent any election-related violence and promote a secure voting environment.
PNP recognizes the increasing influence of disinformation in elections and their close coordination with social media companies allows them to properly investigate the sources of disinformation and possibly call for their account’s deactivation.
In a statement posted on Facebook, Marbil stressed that every effort is being made by the PNP to protect the integrity of the democratic process, avoid misinformation that could mislead voters, and ensure that the will of the people is upheld without fear, violence, or manipulation.
Marbil then assured the public that the PNP is fully committed to ensuring a secure, fair, and peaceful exercise of elections with a proactive collaboration with security agencies.
“Andito kami—ang PNP, COMELEC, AFP, at PCG—for accountability. In 100 days, we want a safe election. But this is not just our responsibility; it is a shared accountability,” the PNP chief added.
Aside from going after sources of disinformation, PNP remains focused on eradicating the 3G – or guns, goons, and gold that are central to the police’s campaign against any election-related violence, vote buying, and other corrupt practices during elections. (CH/PIA-Laguna)
