House TriComm Resumes Investigation into Online Misinformation

The House Committee on Information and Communications Technology (TriComm) resumed its investigation into the spread of misinformation and disinformation online this morning, June 5th, 2025. The hearing, taking place in the House of Representatives in the Philippines, is focused on addressing the growing problem of false information circulating online, impacting public opinion and potentially influencing elections. GMA Integrated News reporter Tina Panganiban-Perez reported live from the session. "House TriComm will resume this morning its investigation into the spread of misinformation and disinformation online," Perez stated in a brief video update. The committee is expected to present a report before the end of the 19th Congress, outlining its findings and recommendations for combating the spread of false information. This investigation is crucial in the Philippines, where the spread of misinformation has been a significant concern, particularly during elections and times of national crisis. The committee's work aims to ensure transparency and accountability in online information dissemination, protecting the public from harmful disinformation.