Manila, March 26 -- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday expressed full support for the National Bureau of Investigation's (NBI) efforts to seek assistance from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) in tracking down Filipinos allegedly spreading fake news from abroad.

"The long arm of the law now extends beyond our borders. I fully support the NBI's move to tap Interpol in going after fake news peddlers abroad. They should be brought back to the Philippines and face the full force of the law here," Gatchalian said in a statement.

NBI Director Jaime Santiago earlier confirmed that the agency is coordinating with Interpol to pursue individuals overseas accused of spreading disinformation.

He acknowledged the legal ...