Manila, March 24 -- Several senators on Monday expressed their support for the National Bureau of Investigation's (NBI) plan to identify those allegedly bankrolling fake news campaigns on social media and called for a fair and balanced investigation.

In a press briefing, Senate President Francis Escudero called for the separation of fact from opinion, saying that grievances from allies of former president Rodrigo Duterte should not justify the spread of disinformation.

"Normal sigurong malungkot at maglabas ng sama ng loob ang mga kapanalig at kakampi ng pamilya Duterte. Pero hindi ito lisensya para gumawa ng mga imbentong kwento na pinapasa bilang katotohanan (It is normal for Duterte family supporters and allies to be sad and express ...