Philippines: Broadcast Laws & Ethics

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The KBP Broadcast Code emphasizes accuracy, fairness, and respect for ______.

privacy

Republic Act No. 8370, also known as the Children's Television Act of 1997, ensures that TV programs during child-viewing hours are appropriate and ______.

educational

Republic Act No. 10905, or the Closed Caption Law, mandates that television stations broadcast their programs with closed ______ to enhance accessibility for the hearing-impaired.

captions

Article 154 of the Revised Penal Code penalizes the publication of false news that endangers public order or causes damage to the state's interest or ______.

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Republic Act No. 10175, the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, addresses crimes committed through information and ______ technologies.

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Presidential Decree No. 90 declares unlawful rumor-mongering and the spreading of false information, penalizing individuals who initiate or spread false news that may cause ______ or disorder.

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Fabricated information that mimics real news but lacks journalistic standards and intent is called '______'.

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[Blank] is false information spread by people who believe it's true.

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Twisting facts, cropping photos, or selective quotes is a specific form of fake news called '______ content'.

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To spot fake news, one should check the web domain for unusual URLs and do a ______ assessment, looking for poor website design and excessive ads.

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KBP (Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas)

A non-governmental organization that promotes responsible broadcasting in the Philippines.

Republic Act No. 8370

Ensures TV programs during child-viewing hours are appropriate and educational.

Republic Act No. 10905

Mandates closed captions on TV programs, improving accessibility for hearing-impaired.

Article 154 of the Revised Penal Code

Penalizes publishing false news that endangers public order, with fines and possible arrest.

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Republic Act No. 10175

Addresses crimes committed using information and communications technologies, including online fake news.

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Presidential Decree No. 90

Declares spreading false information unlawful, especially if it causes panic.

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Fake News Definition

Fabricated information mimicking real news but lacking journalistic standards.

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Misinformation

False information spread by people who believe it’s true.

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Disinformation

Deliberate false information spread to deceive.

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Malinformation

Real information used to harm a person, organization, or country.

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Study Notes

Broadcast Industry Laws and Codes in the Philippines

  • The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) is a non-governmental organization promoting responsible broadcasting
  • The KBP Broadcast Code outlines ethical standards for broadcasters, emphasizing accuracy, fairness, and respect for privacy

Republic Act No. 8370 – Children's Television Act of 1997

  • Ensures television programs during child-viewing hours are appropriate, educational, and protect young audiences from harmful content

Republic Act No. 10905 – Closed Caption Law

  • Mandates franchise holders/operators of TV stations to broadcast programs with closed captions, enhancing accessibility for hearing-impaired

Laws Addressing Fake News in the Philippines

  • Article 154 of the Revised Penal Code (as amended by RA 10951) penalizes publishing false news endangering public order/state interests
  • Offenders publishing false news that endangers public order or state interests may face arrest and fines from ₱40,000 to ₱200,000
  • Republic Act No. 10175, Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 addresses crimes via information/communications tech, including online fake news
  • Under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, offenses may receive penalties one degree higher than those of the Revised Penal Code

Presidential Decree No. 90

  • Declares unlawful rumor-mongering and spreading false information, penalizing those causing panic/disorder

Recent Legislative Developments

  • Senate Bill No. 1296 proposes to criminalize creating/disseminating fake news and aims to amend the Cybercrime Prevention Act

Definition of Fake News

  • Fake news is fabricated information mimicking real news, lacking journalistic standards and intent

Prevalence and Impact of Fake News

  • 88% of Filipino internet users are aware of fake news on social media (Pulse Asia, 2018)
  • 86% of internet users have fallen for fake news (CIGI, 2019)
  • 70% of Filipinos believe fake news is a serious problem (SWS, 2022)
  • 51% of Filipinos find it difficult to spot fake news (SWS, 2022)
  • Deepfakes are a major threat to societal cohesion (Times, 2024)
  • 44% of news consumers distrust traditional news sources (TechJury, 2024)

Brief History of Fake News

  • Octavian distorted Antony's will in 33 BC to manipulate public opinion
  • The New York Sun published fake articles about life on the Moon with The Great Moon Hoax (1835)
  • Sensationalized news from Yellow Journalism (1890s) contributed to the Spanish-American War
  • Martial Law Revisionism attempts to alter historical facts about the Marcos era in the Philippines

Types of Fake News

  • Misinformation is false information spread by people who believe it to be true
  • Disinformation is deliberate false information spread to deceive
  • Malinformation is real information used to harm a person, organization, or country

Specific Forms of Fake News

  • Satire/Parody is misinterpreted humorous content
  • False Connection is clickbait headlines unrelated to the content
  • Misleading Content involves twisting facts, cropping photos, or selective quotes
  • False Context shares genuine content out of context
  • Impostor Content uses fake sources pretending to be credible news
  • Manipulated Content uses real images or videos altered to deceive
  • Fabricated Content includes completely made-up news

How to Spot Fake News (10 Steps)

  • Check the Web Domain for unusual URLs (e.g., .com.co or .lo)
  • Do a Visual Assessment and check for poor website design and excessive ads
  • Identify the News Outlet and search if the source is reputable (e.g., CNN, Wall Street Journal)
  • Identify the Central Message and check for biased, extreme, or angry tones
  • Check the "About Us" Section and verify that legitimate news outlets provide detailed contact information
  • Identify the Author; fake articles often lack author names or use unknown writers
  • Find Other Articles and note if no other sources report the same news, it's likely fake
  • Assess Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation for typos, ALL CAPS, and too many exclamation marks!!!!
  • Analyze Sources and Quotes, noting that fake articles use anonymous or unreliable sources
  • Turn to Fact-Checkers and verify information on FactCheck.org, Snopes.com, PolitiFact.com

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