Lawmakers fear antifake news bill may be used to silence gov’t critics

Lawmakers fear antifake news bill may be used to silence gov’t critics

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers on Wednesday expressed concern that a bill penalizing the deliberate spread of disinformation could be used to silence government critics after the House of Representatives passed it on second reading. House Bill 9465, which was approved through a voice vote on Tuesday, pushes prison terms of six to 12 years and

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