AFP General Headquarters (File photo from WIKIMEDIA COMMONS/JUDGE FLORO)
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has temporarily disabled some 鈥渇eatures鈥� of its official Facebook page 鈥渢o deny trolls a platform for their suspicious activities.鈥�
According to the AFP, its move also aims to hinder trolls鈥� 鈥渃oordinated attempt鈥� to spread 鈥渄isinformation.鈥�
鈥淭roll farms are a menace to society, and we choose not to empower inauthentic actors in their coordinated attempt to spread disinformation and malinformation,鈥� AFP said in a statement on Wednesday evening.
鈥淲e understand that legitimate followers will be affected by this temporary move. We extend our sincere apologies for the inconvenience and ask for your patience. We hope for your continued understanding and support,鈥� it added.
AFP likewise urged the public to report malicious activities online and to 鈥渞eceive information from reputable sources only.鈥�
鈥淪tatements, releases, and information on our activities will continue to be posted on our official channels and legitimate media organizations,鈥� it said.