The House of Representatives approved House Bill No.9465, the Digital Media Anti-False Information Act, which aims to penalize intentional online falsehoods causing public harm or threatening national security.

The bill mandates tech giants like Facebook and TikTok to undergo annual audits, disclose political ads, and collaborate with education agencies for media literacy programs.However, civil society organizations and media advocates expressed concerns about potential censorship risks despite lawmakers' assurances.

#FactsFirstPH, a coalition of truth-tellers, conducted a simulated 'dating show' assessment of the bill, evaluating its critical provisions to decide if they support it or flag issues.The Senate also debates an anti-disinformation bill, but this video focuses on the House version.

The coalition joined over 50 media groups in a joint statement addressing both bills, highlighting their efforts in fact-checking initiatives and legal protections for truth-tellers.

The article underscores the debate around balancing free speech with combating disinformation while emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in legislative measures.