PASAY CITY—The Senate is turning up the heat on social media giants, demanding a "united front" to dismantle the machinery of online disinformation. 

During a high-stakes hearing on Wednesday, February 11, the Committee on Public Information and Mass Media challenged platform representatives to step up their accountability and cooperate with government efforts. 

The session focused on a suite of new bills designed to penalize the spread of false content and enforce stricter online safety standards, signaling a major legislative push to clean up the digital landscape.

Beyond policing posts, the panel is looking to overhaul how the country manages media in the modern age. 

Discussions included the proposed abolition of the Optical Media Board (OMB), an agency many lawmakers view as a relic of the DVD era that is no longer equipped to handle today’s digital-first world. 

By streamlining these agencies and forcing tech companies to the table, the Senate aims to create a more transparent and secure internet for all Filipinos.