Philippines orders Meta crackdown

The order from Manila requires Facebook's parent company to implement more robust fact-checking and removal protocols for content deemed harmful.

Government officials expressed concern over the spread of misinformation regarding national security and public health, which has led to several incidents of social unrest.

Meta has responded by stating it is committed to working with local authorities to curb the spread of false information while protecting free expression.

This move comes as the Philippines also accuses Chinese boats of using cyanide to sabotage military outposts in disputed waters.