According to the Peace and Order Cluster of the Defeat COVID-19 Committee, these accounts would be used for the purpose of disseminating information on the various measures being undertaken by government on the distribution of relief goods and other forms of assistance.
“These social media platforms can also be the means by which constituencies can validate the information they receive, or ask questions and receive answers on issues and other concerns,” the subcommittee stated in its recommendation.
“True and accurate information is a critical factor in combatting the COVID-19 crisis,” it added.
The subpanel said it can also be a means by which citizens can report fake or unofficial accounts that propagate false information to foment confusion and disorder, and make it easier for the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to shut down these accounts.
The accounts shall be maintained by public information officers, wherein the timeliness and accuracy of the information being disseminated should be ensured.
Also recommended was the creation of a Joint Task Force composed of the NBI, NTC and Philippine National Police which shall be tasked to identify persons spreading fake news.
Republic Act
11469, or the Bayanihan to Heal As One Act, states that individuals spreading
false information regarding COVID-19 on social media and other platforms to
promote chaos, fear and confusion will be penalized.The recommendation was signed by Iloilo Rep. Raul “Boboy” Tupas, chairman of the Committee on National Defense and Security and Peace and Order Cluster, and Masbate Rep. Narciso Bravo Jr., chairman of the Committee on Public Order and Safety and Peace and Order Cluster. (Content reposted from Daily Tribune)
In photo: Above left: Iloilo Rep. Raul “Boboy” Tupas; Above right: Masbate Rep. Narciso Bravo Jr. From their Facebook photos.
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