00:00The House Tri-Committee, which includes several Chinese-linked social media accounts,
00:05is now behind the administration's actions, particularly on social media.
00:11That's why the DICT asked the Congress to intensify the spread of fake news.
00:17Mela Alesmora is in the center of the news.
00:22In order to spread fake news and other dangerous content on social media,
00:28the DICT is now pushing for stricter regulations on social media platforms and websites in the country.
00:34In the hearing of the House Tri-Committee,
00:37Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Don Gonzales, Jr. gave the DICT
00:41that transparency and accountability mechanisms
00:46to resolve the challenges in the online world will greatly help.
00:49To effectively address and promote digital safety,
00:53a multi-stakeholder approach must be carried out.
00:57Social media companies, cybersecurity experts, and legal professionals
01:03must come together to craft an effective and double legislation.
01:09Yesterday, some Chinese-linked social media accounts
01:13that have continued to interfere in the administration's actions were the ones that were exposed.
01:19This is the latest.
01:21We were told that a pro-China network of ex-accounts
01:25is spreading anti-Philippine sentiment while promoting content related to Vice President Sara Duterte.
01:32The discussions on artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and cybercrime were also raised in the hearing.
01:39The DICT is asking for a consultation with the Congress
01:43so that the suspects can be pardoned even without a complaint.
01:47I think the law should allow the law enforcement agency or the prosecution,
01:54the motu proprio power, to represent the people.
01:58Since it's always the people versus the...
02:01represent the people without a private complainant to file against these cybercriminals.
02:07In the next hearing, the Congressmen are expected to call
02:10other personalities who can help resolve the problems in social media.
02:16The vloggers will also be brought forward again because most of them did not attend yesterday.
02:22Don't deceive the people.
02:24There is no curtailment or suppression of freedom of speech here.
02:29That's why you were invited here.
02:31Why are you sending letters that you can't accept because you don't believe in the purpose of this hearing?
02:40Don't hide from these things.
02:43Melalas Moras for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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