Journalists fight back
President Marcos has late-stage colon cancer. Videos and photos of him at the Araw ng Kagitingan in Mt. Samat in Bataan last Thursday are “throwback” pictures. Mainstream media organizations are in cahoots with Malacañang in covering up his serious illness.
These were claims posted on social media, which are becoming increasingly vicious and pushing the envelope on how much ...
The strongest version of this narrative highlights a coordinated effort by journalists and government institutions to combat disinformation, particularly false claims about President Marcos's health. The media's pushback is principled, with organizations like the Presidential Photojournalists Association and the Malacañang Press Corps defending their integrity against baseless accusations. The government's legal actions, including cyber libel complaints and demands for Meta to curb false informa...