How media users view fake news: ‘more of degree...’
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Cyber libel as 'continuing crime'
Why NBI theory in complaint against Rappler might lead to a ‘never-ending’ prescriptive period, which could be used to harass journalists and bloggers [with additional research by ELIAS L. ESPINOZA] Cyber libel is…
House ‘fake news’ bill punishes errors in reporting and editing
IN House Bill #6022 filed by Rep. Luis Raymond Villafuerte Jr., definitions of “fake news” and “false/inaccurate reports” include mistakes in reporting and editing. And…
Lacson complaint, Roque objection on ‘fake news’
TWO news stories, which broke out on the same day (Thursday, March 15), highlight two major issues about fake news. Sen. Panfilo Lacson said in…
Citizens-Press Council defines fake news
CEBU CITIZENS-PRESS COUNCIL STATEMENT March 6, 2018 CCPC offers definition of ‘fake news’ The Cebu Citizens-Press Council (CCPC) today released its definition of “fake news”…
Villafuerte’s House bill on fake news oppressive
Journalists’ eyes have been focused on Senate Bill #1492 filed by Sen. Joel Villanueva, drawn by committee hearings where PCOO Asst. Secretary Mocha Uson and…
Bong Go’s idea of ‘fake news’: bad news, news he doesn’t like
Special presidential assistant Bong Go, testifying last Feb. 19 before the Senate committee, dramatized the erroneous concept of “fake news.” “Fake news,” a.k.a. “false news”…
Transparency, openness victim in Malacañang's lockout of Rappler reporter
CEBU CITIZENS-PRESS COUNCIL STATEMENT on Rappler incident February 21, 2018 Whether Malacañang has the legal right to lock out Rappler news reporter Pia Ranada and CEO…
Pope Francis, fake news, and snakes in the garden
Jan. 24 was feast day of St. Francis de Sales, patron saint of journalists. This May 13 is Vatican’s World Communication Day. And what had…
Pope Francis, fake news, and snakes in the garden
Jan. 24 was feast day of St. Francis de Sales, patron saint of journalists. This May 13 is Vatican’s World Communication Day. And what had…
