Cendaña files complaint at NBI vs vloggers mocking PWDs, spreading homophobic attacks

MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Rep. Cendaña has filed a complaint before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), which seeks to investigate online influencers and vloggers supposedly mocking persons with disabilities (PWDs) and proliferating homophobic attacks on social media. Cendaña, along with PWD advocates, arrived at the NBI headquarters in Pasay City on Tuesday morning to file the complaint. The complaint highlights concerns over the spread of hate speech and discriminatory content on online platforms, particularly from influential online creators. Cendaña emphasized the dangers of such content and called for legal action to promote responsible online behavior and protect individuals from harassment and discrimination. Information from: Inquirer NewsInfo