PNP chief Marbil ‘declares war’ vs lies | Pinakabagong Balita sa Pilipinas

PNP chief Marbil ‘declares war’ vs lies — Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil. — Photo by Arnel Tacson/ INQUIRER.net Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Fran...

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil. — Photo by Arnel Tacson/ INQUIRER.net

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil. — Photo by Arnel Tacson/ INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Marbil has “declared war” against lies.

He said this at a PNP forum in Camp Crame on Friday, discussing disinformation and officially launching the police’s Joint Anti-Fake News Action Committee (JAFNAC).

“If we allow this (disinformation) to persist, we will wake up to a nation where lies travel faster than facts, where distrust overtakes unity, and where good is thrown in noise. That is why today we declare war not against people but against lies,” Marbil said.

“This is a war we must fight and win not with weapons but with vigilance, individual responsibility and collective will because in defending truth, we defend what is right. In protecting truth, we protect our people,” the PNP chief added.

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PNP deputy chief for operations Lt. Gen. Robert Rodriguez was tasked with leading the task force.

The agencies included in the task force were:

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