Facebook pages of 20 popular Pinoy influencers axed by Meta
• The social media giant has taken down the Facebook pages of 20 Filipino influencers for promoting illegal online gambling, acting on a request from the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC)
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• Among those whose pages were removed are popular personalities such as Sachzna Laparan (9.7 million followers), Boy Tapang (5.5 million followers), actor Mark Anthony Fernandez (242,000 followers), and Kuya Lex TV (100,000 followers)
• Digital Pinoys National Campaigner Ronald Gustilo stated that this action sends a clear message that authorities and advocacy groups are "serious" about cracking down on online gambling violations, implying further actions will follow
• This move represents the initial phase of a broader campaign by CICC and Digital Pinoys to curb illegal online gambling promotions, with more pages expected to be flagged and removed in the future
In a significant move to curb illicit online activities, social media giant Facebook has removed the pages of 20 Filipino influencers for allegedly promoting illegal online gambling.
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This action follows a formal request submitted by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), a government agency tasked with cybercrime prevention and suppression.
The takedown was publicly confirmed by Digital Pinoys, an advocacy group that played a crucial role by submitting the initial batch of flagged pages to the CICC for review.
Among the high-profile individuals whose pages were affected are well-known personalities such as Sachzna Laparan, who commanded a substantial following of 9.7 million; internet sensation Boy Tapang, with 5.5 million followers; veteran actor Mark Anthony Fernandez, with 242,000 followers; and content creator Kuya Lex TV, boasting 100,000 followers.
The removal of these widely followed pages underscores the scale of the operation and the reach of the alleged promotions.
Ronald Gustilo, National Campaigner for Digital Pinoys, underscored the gravity of the platform's action.
"These influencers act as if they’re untouchable," Gustilo stated, emphasizing the perceived impunity that some online personalities operate with. "This move proves we’re serious, and more will follow."
His comments serve as a stern warning that both government bodies and advocacy groups are fully committed to enforcing regulations against online gambling violations in the Philippines.
While Facebook, owned by Meta Platforms, Inc., has not yet released an official statement specifically addressing this particular batch of removals, the takedowns align with its established community standards and ongoing global efforts to combat illegal activities on its digital platforms.
Promoting unauthorized gambling operations directly contravenes Philippine laws, which regulate and restrict such activities, making the influencers' actions legally questionable and in violation of platform policies.
The collaboration between a government cybercrime agency and a civil society advocacy group highlights a multi-pronged approach to digital law enforcement.
The CICC, responsible for coordinating national efforts against cybercrime, leverages such partnerships to identify and address violations that can have wide-reaching societal impacts.
Digital Pinoys, on its part, serves as a vigilant watchdog, actively monitoring online spaces for content that breaches legal or ethical standards.
Both the CICC and Digital Pinoys have made it clear that this initial round of removals is merely the beginning of a broader campaign.
They anticipate further actions against other violators as part of their sustained drive to ensure compliance with online gambling regulations.
This development sends a strong message to other influencers and content creators that promoting illegal activities, regardless of their online reach, carries significant consequences.
It also reinforces the responsibility of social media platforms to actively police their content in adherence to national laws and prevent their misuse for illicit purposes.
News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories.
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