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The Philippine government ordered Meta to curb false content on its platforms after misleading claims about oil prices and energy supply disrupted public confidence. In an April 10 letter to Mark Zuckerberg, officials warned that fake news violates Philippine law. Meta was given 48 hours to confirm receipt and seven days to submit a compliance plan.
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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.
00:02The Philippine government ordered meta-platforms to curb false and panic-inducing content on its
00:06platforms, citing misleading claims about oil prices and energy supply disruptions that risk
00:11economic disorder. In an April 10th letter to CEO Mark Zuckerberg, officials warned that
00:15continued circulation of fake news would violate Philippine laws, according to the Wall Street
00:19Journal. Authorities said rising fuel and essential goods costs have made the public
00:23more sensitive to economic information. They said misleading content threatens public order,
00:27economic confidence, and national security. Meta was given 48 hours to confirm receipt
00:32and seven days to submit a plan. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
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