House lawmakers probe Meta’s liability for false content | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: 

• At House hearing, lawmakers zero in on liability of Meta over false content

Representatives from Meta, the parent entity of social media giant Facebook, face a House inquiry on online disinformation and are asked whether they see their companies as liable for the content posted on their platforms.

• House orders detention of Lorraine Badoy, Jeffrey Celis, Sass Sasot, Mark Lopez

A House mega committee investigating online disinformation issues contempt citations against Lorraine Badoy, Jeffrey Celis, as well as pro-Duterte bloggers Sass Sasot and Mark Lopez.

• ‘In alignment with my principles’: Shamcey Supsup-Lee resigns from Pasig’s Team Kaya This

Shamcey Supsup-Lee resigns from the slate of Pasig candidate for mayor Sarah Discaya on Monday evening, April 7. She is running for Pasig City 1st District councilor.

• Kanlaon Volcano explosive eruption occurs

An explosive eruption occurred at Negros Island’s Kanlaon Volcano early Tuesday morning, April 8.

• Mariah Carey’s ‘The Celebration of Mimi’ concert in Manila: Ticket prices, seat plan

Ticket prices and  seat plan for Mariah Carey’s ‘The Celebration of Mimi’ concert in Manila are here!-Rappler.com