Civil society groups and rights advocates are calling on the Philippine Senate to halt pending legislation aimed at combating disinformation. They express concern that the bills replicate problematic language found within the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act. Critics fear the proposed laws would grant the government overly broad powers, susceptible to abuse by those in power. Specifically, they warn of potential weaponization to suppress dissent and curtail freedom of expression. Groups argue the bills lack sufficient safeguards against misuse and could stifle legitimate journalism and critical commentary. Concerns center on the possibility of the government arbitrarily labeling information as “disinformation” to silence opposition. They advocate for a more careful and rights-respecting approach to addressing the spread of false information.