Manila, March 24 -- Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday warned purveyors of fake news operating from outside the country to change their ways or face the full force of the law.

In an interview with reporters, Remulla explained that when fake news enters the realm of being a cybercrime, it may become actionable.

"Cybercrime. We can get a form of cybercrime against them in the process and that is very, very different kind of law," he said. "(A)ctually the borders are now getting less and less. There will come a time that even running after those who spread it from distant shores will be very possible."

Remulla reiterated the pernicious effects of disinformation and fake news on the population.

"Fake news is fake news. You ...