Kailangan Ba Ang Definition Ng Fake NEWS

It is quite surprising to non-lawyers in the audience ... that Atty Trixie Angeles is asking Cong Acop for a definition of fake news. This made one famous male blogger frustrated as to why she had to ask for exact definitions when fake news is a simple word - maling balita ... maling information ... hindi totoong balita ... gawa-gawang balita. Para itong malisyosong tsismis lang ... walang mga ebidensya na magpatunay .... purely hakahaka lang.

Yes, we agree with him ... but in the legal profession - terms should be clearly defined and understood by everybody. It should be consistent across various legal texts and jurisdictions to maintain uniformity and clarity in the interpretation, enforcement, and application of law. It should avoid ambiguity which is important so all parties have a common understanding of the term used. 

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If fake news is not clearly defined ... it is subject to all kinds of interpretation, inference, and use. One vlogger interprets it as nothing bad really ... while another influencer received the news totally hurt - either emotionally or psychologically bruised.

So much so since there was no law governing fake news everybody was gung-ho and irresponsibly enthusiastic and eager to employ it. 

It was perfect timing the lawmakers have called this meeting ... it is like hitting five birds with one stone. One is to meet the concerned vloggers and influencers and know them one by one, fish out why fake news becomes alarmingly popular ... stress out the ill effects of fake news, suggest possible solutions and remedies, and lastly call a hearing in aid of legislation.

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What happens if a vlogger and his lawyers have different interpretations of the meaning of fake news and the laws governing it. (sometime in the future when the law is passed)

Misinterpretations can make the life of everybody hang in the balance. It will lead to more legal arguments and disputes. It can segue and create procedural errors that violate the person of his rights. 

And worse it can result in wrongful convictions where a person is found guilty of crimes he didn't commit.

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After these hearings ... it is clear that the congressmen need to check their acts together and come up with a law that will regulate and educate bloggers and readers regarding fake news and how it wreaks havoc in the lives of many.

The time is now ... it is ripe "There oughta be a law" against fake news, fake news peddlers and purveyors.