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Philippine police draw flak for plan to observe social media on quarantine

Philippine police drew criticism from netizens and activists on Sunday for a plan to observe social media to implement quarantine guidelines, with critics accusing the authorities of authoritarianism and double requirements.
Philippine police drew criticism from netizens and activists on Sunday for a plan to monitor social media to enforce quarantine rules, with critics accusing the authorities of authoritarianism and double standards.

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