HB 2697

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 30, 2025

An Act Penalizing the Malicious and Deliberate Dissemination of False Information That Undermines Public Order or National Security, Strengthening Regulations on Fake News Through Digital Platforms, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill creates the Anti‑Fake News and Disinformation Act, which makes it a crime to knowingly spread false information that could harm public order or national security, sets prison and fine penalties, and requires social‑media platforms to appoint a liaison with the DICT.

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Author · Representative

Ferdinand Marcos
RepresentativeIlocos Norte, 1st District
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HB 6314· Filed Nov 24, 2025
An Act Penalizing the Malicious and Deliberate Dissemination of False Information That Undermines Public Order or National Security, Strengthening Regulations on Fake News Through Digital Platforms, and for Other Purposes
Substituted by HB09465Rep. Miguel Luis R. Villafuerte +3
HB 9412· Filed May 25, 2026
An Act Penalizing the Malicious and Deliberate Dissemination of False Information That Undermines Public Order or National Security, Strengthening Regulations on Fake News Through Digital Platforms, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC INFORMATION since 2026-06-01Rep. Jernie Jett V. Nisay
HB 4965· Filed Sep 29, 2025
An Act Penalizing the Malicious and Deliberate Dissemination of False Information That Undermines Public Order or National Security, Strengthening Regulations on Fake News Through Digital Platforms, and for Other Purposes
Substituted by HB09465Rep. Eric Go Yap +1
HB 4562· Filed Sep 15, 2025
An Act Restraining and Penalizing the Malicious and Deliberate Dissemination of False Information That Undermines Public Order or National Security, Strengthening Regulations on Fake News Through Digital and Mainstream Media Platforms, and for Other Purposes
Substituted by HB09465Rep. Richard I. Gomez
HB 5241· Filed Oct 7, 2025
An Act Penalizing the Malicious and Deliberate Dissemination of False Information That Undermines Public Order or National Security, Strengthening Regulations on Fake News Through Digital Platforms, and for Other Purposes
Substituted by HB09465Rep. Brian Raymund S. Yamsuan

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HB02697 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch