The Philippine government has urged Meta Platforms Inc. to act swiftly to curb what it describes as the spread of false and panic-inducing content across Facebook and its other platforms.

Officials cautioned that failure to respond promptly could trigger legal and regulatory action, According to Bloomberg.

In a statement issued by the Presidential Communications Office, authorities outlined the categories of content raising concern.

These include fabricated documents falsely alleging that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and other senior officials are ill, incapacitated, or deceased.

Officials also flagged misleading posts about energy supply disruptions and military operations, as well as disinformation targeting financial institutions and payment systems.

The government said it sent a formal letter on April 10 to Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg, giving the company seven days to submit a detailed response and action plan.

It warned that if the reply is deemed inadequate, the Philippines would consider “appropriate regulatory and legal measures.”

Officials added that the circulating content may violate national penal and cybercrime laws.

They also argue that the content poses broader risks, including potential threats to public order, economic stability, and national security.