These are just some of the things that Sen. Leila de Lima, among lawmakers most frequently attacked on social media, learned about herself online in the seeming parallel universe of fake news. ADVERTISEMENT“I am here to say enough is enough,” said De Lima, citing hurtful false stories that have targeted not just herself but her family. “People’s morals are degraded by fake news, some of which thrive on plain salaciousness o kabastusan at kalaswaan. De Lima, a fierce administration critic, linked the spread of fake news to President Duterte’s oft-changing statements. De Lima said false information has led to deaths, as in the case of the innocent who have been slain in the drug war.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 24, 2017 09:56 UTC