Philippine Political Firm Operates Covert Ad Network Worth ₱138 Million on Meta, Watchdog Reports

A coordinated influence operation masquerading as journalism reveals how political actors exploit social platforms to shape public opinion while evading disclosure requirements, raising questions about ad transparency and electoral integrity ahead of future Philippine elections.
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