The Philippine National Police (PNP) Joint Anti-Fake News Action Committee (JAFNAC) has launched an investigation into the alleged disinformation surrounding the kidnapping of several high-profile Chinese business personalities.
In a statement on Thursday, PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said the JAFNAC, led by Deputy for Operations Lt. Gen. Robert Rodriguez, is working with the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) on a focused and thorough probe to identify and hold accountable those responsible for spreading this baseless and malicious information.
The PNP chief also said that the creation of JAFNAC is a proactive measure by the PNP to institutionalize coordination, monitoring, and rapid response strategies to counter disinformation across all platforms.
“We will not rest until we uncover the individuals behind these fabricated reports. The PNP will exhaust all legal and operational means to find those responsible and ensure they are held accountable. There is no room for disinformation in this country,” he said.
Marbil reminded the public, including vloggers, content creators, and social media influencers, to be responsible and careful when posting content online.
He added that it is important to verify information before sharing it—especially those involving sensitive matters such as national security and public safety.