Reinforcing its commitment to protect senior citizens, the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), in coordination with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), has intensified its efforts to curb the spread of online false information targeting older persons.
The NCSC commended the CICC for its swift action against the proliferation of misleading content, including claims about the supposed approval of a universal social pension and other misleading financial assistance schemes.
Through the CICC’s Cybercrime Investigation Office, flagged online content undergoes thorough verification, followed by the prompt preservation and takedown of violative materials.
According to the investigation team, these activities may constitute violations of Article 154 of the Revised Penal Code and Section 6 of Republic Act No. 10175, or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.
These initiatives form part of the government’s broader efforts to protect vulnerable sectors, particularly senior citizens, from online fraud and deception.
The NCSC emphasized that false claims regarding senior citizen benefits can lead to confusion, exploitation, and erosion of trust in legitimate government programs. By acting swiftly, authorities are able to mitigate potential harm and prevent the further spread of misinformation.
NCSC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Ma. Merceditas N. Gutierrez reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening its collaboration with the CICC to enhance...
Reinforcing its commitment to protect senior citizens, the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), in coordination with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), has inte...