NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. NO. 1590
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Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr.
AN ACT
CRIMINALIZING THE CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF FAKE NEWS FOR 
THE PROTECTION FROM ONLINE FALSEHOODS AND MANIPULATION, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10175, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE CYBERCRIME PREVENTION ACT OF 2012
EXPLANATORY NOTE
No less than ninety percent (90%) or nine (9) out of ten (10) of Filipinos 
consider fake news as a problem. This is not unique to the Philippines. The 
proliferation of misinformation and disinformation is a worldwide problem. The United 
Nations Human Rights Council even adopted a resolution that noted "with concern the 
increasing and far-reaching negative impact on the enjoyment and realization of 
human rights of the deiiberate creation and dissemination of false or manipulated 
information intended to deceive and mislead audiences, either to cause harm or for 
personal gain or to cause damage to another party1."
In this light, this proposal seeks to criminalize the reaction and 
dissemination of fake news. This move is to protect the public from online falsehoods 
and manipulation. If passed into law, creation and dissemination of fake news will be 
classified as a cybercrime.
In consideration of the welfare of the people against falsehoods, passage 
of this bill is earnestly sought.
RAMONyBONG REVILLA
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. NO. 1590
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RECEIVED BV.
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
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AN ACT
CRIMINALIZING THE CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF FAKE NEWS FOR 
THE PROTECTION FROM ONLINE FALSEHOODS AND MANIPULATION, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10175, OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS THE CYBERCRIME PREVENTION ACT OF 2012
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 10175 otherwise known as the 
"Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012" is hereby amended to include:
"XXX
"(M) FAKE NEWS REFERS TO MISINFORMATION AND 
DISINFORMATION OF STORIES, FACTS AND NEWS WHICH IS 
PRESENTED AS A FACT, THE VERACITY OF WHICH CANNOT BE 
CONFIRMED, WITH THE PURPOSE OF DISTORTING THE TRUTH 
AND MISLEADING ITS AUDIENCE."
Sec. 2. All succeeding subsection under Section 3 of Republic Act No. 10175 
shall be renumbered accordingly.
Sec. 3. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 10175 otherwise known as the Cybercrime 
Prevention Act of 2012 is hereby amended to include:
"XXX
"(c) Content-related offenses:
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"(5) FAKE NEWS - THE CREATION AND DISSEMINATION
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OF FAKE NEWS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3 HEREOF, COMMITTED
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THROUGH A COMPUTER SYSTEM OR ANY OTHER SIMILAR
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MEANS WHICH MAY BE DEVISED IN THE FUTURE."
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Sec. 14. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or
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unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision or part not otherwise
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affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
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Sec. 15. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
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order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary to, or
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inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified, or amended
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accordingly.
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Sec. 16. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,