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Philippine leader bans news site from covering his events over 'fake news'


Philippine leader bans news site from covering his events over 'fake news'Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has "lost trust" in local news site Rappler and barred it from covering his official events, his spokesman said on Tuesday, in the latest blow for an outlet known for its tough scrutiny of his government. Duterte's decision was because he has had enough of "fake news" from Rappler, his spokesman Harry Roque told DZMM radio, adding that it was free to operate but would have to cover the president speeches and activities from live television instead. The ban by the volatile leader follows last month's ruling by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) that Rappler's license be revoked for ownership violations regarding one of its American investors.





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