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Newscaster Noli de Castro on the set of TV Patrol  at the ABS-CBN Compound in Quezon City on October 7, 2021. Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News/File

Newscaster Noli de Castro on the set of TV Patrol  at the ABS-CBN Compound in Quezon City on October 7, 2021. de Castro, a former Vice President and senator, announced he is ruinning for a Halalan 2022 senate seat. Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News

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Paige Javier

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/174411913655320211007-tv-patrol-de-castro-noli-mb-1365.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Newscaster Noli de Castro on the set of TV Patrol  at the ABS-CBN Compound in Quezon City on October 7, 2021. Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News/File"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Newscaster Noli de Castro on the set of TV Patrol  at the ABS-CBN Compound in Quezon City on October 7, 2021. <em>Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News/File<strong></strong><strong></strong></em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA – Former Vice President and ABS-CBN News anchor Noli De Castro on Tuesday said he agrees with the call for accountability from social media platforms for the spread of fake news and misinformation.   </p><p>The veteran broadcaster faced the House Tri Committee hearing to share his experiences as a victim of manipulated content on social media. </p><p>&quot;Mahalaga ho yun. Kasi sila ang may means eh para maipakalat yun eh, wala namang iba. Kung Facebook halimbawa, Facebook lang ang magpapakalat niyan. Wala nang iba. Facebook to Facebook. So naniniwala ako na ang Meta, malaki ang responsibilidad,&quot; De Castro said when asked if he thinks social media platforms must be responsible of content. </p><p>&quot;Negosyo ho ito eh... Huwag na tayo maging ipokrito ho dito. Pati ang Meta, alam naman nila yun, negosyo ho nila yun,&quot; he added.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/4/8/house-tri-comm-cites-in-contempt-orders-detention-of-4-individuals-1928">House Tri Comm cites in contempt, orders detention of 4 individuals</a>   </div><p>In his opening statement, De Castro said he is one with the House of Representatives in the fight against fake news. </p><p>&quot;Sinusuportshan ko po itong initiative ninyo na labanan ang mga fake news. Kasama rin diyan ang misinformation at disinformation. Kasama rin po dito ang deepfake, naging biktima din ho ako niyan kasama ng ibang broadcaster. Kasama rin ang gen AI at ibang technology, hindi na natin mapipigilan yan,&quot; he said. </p><p>&quot;Kailangan ng sabayang pagkilos para sa education ng publiko... Kami ho sa media, mas malaki ang responsibility. sapagkat mas mabilis namin machecheck ang fake news. Although sana nakaready din ang mga government agencies na sagutin ang lumalabas na fake news,&quot; De Castro added. </p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d10YJD_1OhA?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><p>The veteran anchor admitted he is frequent target of quote cards with false quotes, a hoax that reported his death and manipulated content, but he is not usually affected by it. </p><p>&quot;Sanay na ako sa mga lumalabas na ganito. Ang first reaction ko ay gumawa ng paraan para ipakalat ko na fake nga ito, lagyan ng bold letter na fake. At makiusap ako sa mga kakilala ko na may IG at Facebook, na ipakalat na fake para maraming nakabasa,&quot; De Castro said. </p><p>&quot;Kami ho fortunately kami sa media, sa mga broadcaster, nako-correct kaagad ho namin on the air... Pero ang kawawa ay ‘yung wala, walang means para maharang kaagad nila ang mga fake news na lumalabas against them,&quot; he added.  </p><p>The veteran broadcaster also acknowledged the effort of third party fact-checkers in the country in helping combat fake news.</p><div><a class="fr-strong fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/3/22/analyst-says-phs-problem-on-fake-news-can-get-worse-amid-halalan2025-1327">Analyst says PH&#x27;s problem on fake news &#x27;can get worse&#x27; amid #Halalan2025</a> </div><p>When asked if he tried to track down the sources of the false content, De Castro said he did not and he only knew recently about the need to report such posts to the platforms. </p><p>&quot;Gusto ko hong alamin pero wala akong means na alamin kung papano eh. Kung ang Meta nga wala masyadong means para alamin eh,&quot; he said. </p><p>&quot;Hindi na po. Lately ko lang nalaman na kinakailangan pa palang i-report mo para umaksyon ho sila,&quot; the broadcaster added. </p><p>De Castro highlighted the need to curb fake news and false content, which also affect ordinary Filipinos.   </p><p>&quot;Maswerte lang kami dahil mga broadcaster kami pero ang pangkaraniwang tao yun ang madaling maapektuhan. At wala silang means, wala silang source para ma-correct ang fake news,&quot; he said. </p><p>De Castro likewise agreed with the creation of a Digital Council of the Philippines, as proposed by Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman, to formulate a code of ethics for social media.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/3/21/showbiz-reporters-content-creators-say-sorry-during-house-hearing-on-fake-news-2109">Showbiz reporters? Content creators say sorry during House hearing on fake news</a> </div><p>&quot;Importante po na yung platforms sila mag-control ika nga, mag-monitor ng mga lumalabas sa mga platform nila... Itong Digital Council of the Philippines ang pinaka mabilis na maaring kumwesityon sa mga content providers sa mga content na lumalabas,&quot; he said.   </p><p>Lawmakers earlier called for more accountability from Meta on the content posted on the platforms.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NUGIWIsehYo?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div><div> </div>

<p>Former Vice President and ABS-CBN News anchor Noli De Castro on Tuesday said he agrees with the call for accountability from social media platforms for the spread of fake news and misinformation. </p>

Former Vice President and ABS-CBN News anchor Noli De Castro on Tuesday said he agrees with the call for accountability from social media platforms for the spread of fake news and misinformation.

Noli De Castro: Social media platforms must be more accountable, fake news also affects ordinary Filipinos

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Noli De Castro: Social media platforms must be more accountable, fake news also affects ordinary Filipinos

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Published April 08, 2025 11:20 PM PHT

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