CHR cautions law enforcers over content creator's arrest

CHR cautions law enforcers over content creator's arrest

LAW enforcement officers must be cautious or prudent in enforcing criminal laws "as it has direct impact on the enjoyment of an individual's freedom of expression," the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said Monday. The CHR issued the statement following the arrest of an online content creator who manipulated an online graphic reporting the statement of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to make it appear that he was calling for the legalization of i…

House Assistant Majority Leader Pammy Zamora of Taguig City has reminded content creators to be responsible and ensure that the information they share online is accurate and truthful. Zamora made this statement after a vlogger in Oslob, Cebu, named Wendelyn Magalso, was arrested for violating the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. This was allegedly related to Magalso’s social media post of fake content that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos…