In the Philippines, the House of Representatives is moving forward with two critical legislative measures aimed at enhancing transparency and combating misinformation. The proposed Right to Information Act (House Bill No. 9397) seeks to establish a commission to oversee public access to government information, ensuring citizens are well-informed. Concurrently, the Digital Media Anti-False Information Act (House Bill No. 9465) aims to penalize the deliberate spread of misinformation, imposing severe penalties including imprisonment of six to twelve years and fines ranging from P500,000 to P10 million. While Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan advocates for these bills as essential safeguards against misinformation, concerns have been raised by some lawmakers regarding their potential to infringe on free speech and suppress dissent. Critics fear that the anti-fake news bill could be misused to silence government critics and human rights defenders. Despite these concerns, the bills are expected to pass before the Congress adjourns on June 6, marking a significant step in the Philippines' legislative efforts to address information integrity and public trust.