In a statement, Drilon "congratulated" troll farm operators, online bullies, and fake news spreaders as Duterte vetoed the bill seeking to require the registration of all SIM cards and social media accounts.
By vetoing this bill, the President lets trolls thrive, spread lies and hate, and fuel discord and division, Drilon said.
Pushing for the proposed law was necessary as political trolling has become "a thriving business", he continued.
With the recent development, the veto "protect[s] trolls", claiming it is Duterte's "parting gift" before he ends his term by mid-2022. He also stressed that the veto is a big blow to the growing fight against trolls and fake news.
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