Watchdog: Fake news bill in current form threatens free speech online

MANILA, Philippines — An international watchdog group has warned House lawmakers against passing the anti-fake news bill with “vague and overly broad” provisions that threaten to undermine — rather than protect — freedom of expression. Human Rights Watch expressed alarm over House Bill No. 9465 or the proposed Digital Media Anti-False Information Act, which was approved on third and final reading on Wednesday. “The Philippines already has several laws that threaten free speech. Adding this new bill onto that pile provides the government with sweeping powers to restrict speech that would further stifle internet freedom and the free exchange of […]...

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