In this episode, Regine Cabato and Gian Libot discuss their recent report for the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, "Five Ways the Duterte Influence Machine is Deceiving Filipinos." They break down how a "cyborg operation" of human and AI-powered elements feeds pro-Duterte propaganda to the public, especially concerning the Vice President's impeachment case. 

They explore five tactics: dismissal and distortion of facts (including legal and financial jargon), distraction and deflection, emotional manipulation, and the spread of conspiracy theories. The conversation also delves into the use of long-form "think tank" essays on social media, astroturfing in comment sections, and the selective discrediting of experts, highlighting the challenges of fact-checking in this information landscape.

Read their report here: https://pcij.org/2025/08/07/five-ways-the-duterte-influence-machine-is-deceiving-filipinos/

This episode is engineered by Anthony Tobias.

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