Manila, March 4 -- Senate President Francis Escudero and Senator Aquilino Pimentel III on Tuesday expressed openness to the Department of Justice's (DOJ) initiative to review and amend cyber laws to address the growing concerns over misinformation and fake news, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content.

"No law is perfect, complete, and timeless. I shall eagerly await the proposal of the DOJ to amend existing laws to help combat fake news and will let it go through the 'legislative grind,'" Escudero said in a Viber message to reporters.

Pimentel also acknowledged the public's growing concerns about the spread of disinformation, particularly with AI-driven content.

He is open to legislative proposals th...