SB 768

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 29, 2025

Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012

An Act Penalizing the Generation and Dissemination of Fake News, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 10175 Otherwise Known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012

In plain language

The bill would add a definition of “fake news” to the Cybercrime Prevention Act and make creating or spreading such false stories a criminal offense, punishable by up to arresto mayor imprisonment and a fine of ₱50,000‑₱250,000, effective 15 days after publication.

Public Order and SafetyInformation and Communications TechnologyHuman Rights

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Author · Senator

Erwin Tulfo
SenatorErwin Tulfo
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Subjects

Cybercrime PreventionFake News

Official sources

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SBN-768 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch