100 fake Facebook accounts smeared Masungi Georeserve in the Philippines, coinciding with a proposal to terminate its reforestation contract.
The Masungi Georeserve in the Philippines, a site supported by climate activists, has faced a smear campaign on social media involving nearly 100 fake Facebook accounts. These accounts spread misleading information and coincided with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' proposal to terminate a reforestation contract with the reserve. While DENR denies any connection to the accounts, Meta removed most after a BBC inquiry.
September 28, 2024
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