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Only 28% of Filipino respondents said they trusted most news most of the time, down from 38% in 2025.

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Filipinos have one of the largest appetites for local news in the Asia Pacific, but most prefer to turn to social media platforms — not news outlets — for what they need to know, according to a global study on news consumption habits. 

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A record 67% of Filipinos say they are concerned about online disinformation. Political actors are seen as the top source of falsehoods, above influencers and journalists.

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Filipinos have one of the largest appetites for local news in the Asia Pacific, but most prefer to turn to social media platforms — not news outlets — for what they need to know, according to a global study on news consumption habits. 

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A record 67% of Filipinos say they are concerned about online disinformation. Political actors are seen as the top source of falsehoods, above influencers and journalists.

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