Philippine gov’t pursues ‘balanced strategy’ vs fake news

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Homepage > News > Business > Philippine gov’t pursues ‘balanced strategy’ vs fake news President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. has emphasized the need for a strong yet carefully crafted approach to counter fake news, stating that regulatory efforts must not infringe on the public’s right to freedom of expression. In a sectoral meeting held at Malacañang on April 21, Marcos said he supports the campaign against fake news, referring to the initiatives spearheaded by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). “It’s essential that we are clear on what we’re regulating and how we go about it, without infringing on our people’s fundamental rights,” he said. The President acknowledged that with the rapid pace of digital transformation, tackling online misinformation and disinformation has become a critical concern, but emphasized that this should be approached with precision and caution. “This is an ongoing and evolving challenge,” Marcos said. “But one we must face head-on — with clarity, coordination, and care.” National position against disinformation pushed DICT Secretary Henry Aguda echoed the President’s remarks, underscoring the importance of a well-defined national stance on the issue. He pointed to the legal basis for balancing freedom of expression with responsible regulation, stating that the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights recognizes that freedom of expression also comes with responsibilities and may be subject to certain limitations when necessary. Aguda also expressed confidence that the local media industry will align with the administration’s direction. He said journalists are crucial allies in defending truth in the digital sphere. Philippine agency develops framework During the meeting, PCO Secretary Jay Ruiz assured the President that the office has “already crafted an operational framework designed to identify and monitor websites and online content known for spreading false information.” Ruiz also said that the PCO is actively working with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) to expand and quicken the response to online disinformation. Ruiz said the PCO is also actively collaborating with the CICC to accelerate efforts to curb fake news across multiple platforms. Broader digital context: AI adoption on the rise The government’s campaign comes when the Philippines is gaining international recognition for its early adoption of frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) 2025 Technology and Innovation Report, the Philippines is among a group of developing nations that are “outperforming in technology readiness.” “Brazil, China, India and the Philippines are developing countries outperforming in technology readiness,” the report states. The index considers infrastructure, skills, and industry activity to determine a country’s readiness to adopt emerging technologies. UNCTAD’s assessment highlights that despite having a relatively low gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, the Philippines has managed to rank higher than many of its income-level peers in digital preparedness. “Many countries have strong potential to seize the opportunities offered by frontier technologies and boost economic growth and overall development,” the report notes. The Philippines, it adds, shows that “policy, industry capacity, and skills training can offset economic disadvantages.” UNCTAD emphasizes the need for developing countries to act quickly to leverage the benefits of AI and digital innovation. “Developing countries should quickly set and implement AI strategies that align with their national development goals and agendas,” the report says, warning that “countries risk falling further behind without early and long-term strategies as the global AI landscape accelerates.” In order for artificial intelligence (AI) to work right within the law and thrive in the face of growing challenges, it needs to integrate an enterprise blockchain system that ensures data input quality and ownership—allowing it to keep data safe while also guaranteeing the immutability of data. Check out CoinGeek’s coverage on this emerging tech to learn more why Enterprise blockchain will be the backbone of AI . Watch | The Philippines startup boom: Highlights from Sinigang Valley Build Startup Festival title=”YouTube video player” frameborder=”0′′ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share” referrerpolicy=”strict-origin-when-cross-origin” allowfullscreen=””> Source: https://coingeek.com/philippine-govt-pursues-balanced-strategy-vs-fake-news/

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On March 4, 2026, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) today announced preliminary, unaudited full-year financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company expects to achieve record revenue and record positive adjusted EBITDA, primarily driven by continued growth in its core consumer food business and overall margin improvement. The final audited financial report is expected to be released in mid-April 2026.


2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights


Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.


Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.


Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.


Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.


Core Consumer Food Business Performance


In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.


The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.


In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.


Bitcoin Reserve Update


In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.


As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.


As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC


Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC


DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."


Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation


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The company has established Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and is executing a prudent, long-oriented accumulation strategy. While expanding its portfolio of food brands, DDC is gradually becoming one of the public company pioneers in integrating Bitcoin into its corporate financial architecture.


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