Philippines contemplates investigating American anti-vax propaganda campaign
Date
6/26/2024 8:25:02 AM
(MENAFN) Recent developments in the Philippines have sparked a parliamentary inquiry into allegations of a covert propaganda campaign orchestrated by the United States military during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Reuters, lawmakers in the Philippines are poised to launch an investigation following revelations that the Pentagon allegedly conducted an undercover operation to undermine confidence in the Chinese-made Sinovac vaccine.
The Philippines, grappling with severe Covid-19 infection rates at the time, faced challenges in promoting vaccination efforts among its populace. Reports suggest that the United States military's campaign, purportedly active from spring 2020 to mid-2021, initially targeted the Philippines before expanding its scope across Asia and the Middle East. Former United States military officials cited by Reuters detailed tactics involving fake social media accounts impersonating locals to disparage Sinovac and propagate claims about the quality of locally produced test kits and masks.
Key figures in the Philippines Congress, including Senator Imee Marcos and House Representative France Castro, have reportedly filed resolutions to initiate an official investigation into these allegations. The resolutions reflect growing concerns over potential foreign interference in public health campaigns and the broader implications for international relations and public trust in vaccine efficacy.
The unfolding inquiry underscores the complexities of managing public health crises amidst geopolitical tensions, raising questions about the ethical boundaries of information warfare and the impact on global efforts to combat the pandemic. As the investigation progresses, stakeholders both domestically and internationally await further insights into the extent and implications of the alleged anti-vaccine propaganda campaign orchestrated by the United States military.
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