SB 1490

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Nov 11, 2025

Anti-Troll Farm Act of the Philippines

An Act Banning the Operation and Financing of Troll Farms, Prhobiting the Use of Public Funds for Their Establishment of Maintenance, Prescribing Penalties Therefor

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The Anti‑Troll Farm Act would make it illegal to run, fund, or use government money for groups that spread false or harmful information online, and it sets prison terms and fines for violators.

Government AdministrationInformation and Communications TechnologyPublic Order and Safety

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Author · Senator

Robinhood PadillaReceipts →

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Anti-Troll Farm Act of the Philippines

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