The Philippine Supreme Court and ICC face disinformation following Duterte’s arrest for crimes against humanity. Meta suspends related pages to curb fake news. Meanwhile, Russian and Ukrainian conflict escalates with renewed allegations, while Filipino travelers can now apply for lower-fee Japanese visas. Kiefer Ravena announces he and his fiancée are expecting their first child.
In recent developments, both the Philippine Supreme Court and the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague are facing a wave of misinformation following the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity. This situation has raised concerns about the proliferation of fake news impacting public perception and judicial integrity.
Concurrent with this upheaval, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has taken steps to suspend the pages of SMNI News and related entities, including DZAR 1026 Sonshine Radio and SMNI Integrated News, which are affiliated with Apollo Quiboloy’s Sonshine Media Network International. This action aims to curb disinformation disseminated through these platforms.
On an international front, tensions continue between Russia and Ukraine. After both nations reached a temporary ceasefire to mitigate attacks on energy infrastructures, they quickly resumed accusations against one another regarding air assaults, signaling an unstable situation in the region.
In local news, Filipino citizens traveling to Japan can now apply for visas through VFS Service Philippines, which introduces lower handling fees compared to the previous system, thus streamlining the application process for prospective travelers.
Lastly, in a heartening announcement, basketball star Kiefer Ravena shared that he and his fiancée Diana Mackey are expecting their first child. He commemorated the occasion by posting a photo of the couple, where they were seen joyfully holding baby sneakers and sonogram images.
In conclusion, the recent arrest of former President Duterte has sparked a significant amount of fake news, impacting the Philippine Supreme Court and the ICC. Concurrently, international tensions persist in Ukraine and Russia while visa processing for travel to Japan has become more accessible for Filipinos. On a lighter note, Kiefer Ravena’s announcement of impending fatherhood provides a moment of joy amidst the news cycle’s turmoil.
Original Source: www.rappler.com
