The Philippine government has ordered Meta, Facebook's parent company, to implement stronger measures to combat the spread of false information on its social media platforms.

According to government officials, the directive specifically targets content described as "panic-inducing" false information that has been circulating on Facebook and other Meta-owned platforms.

The order represents the latest effort by Southeast Asian governments to address concerns about misinformation spreading through social media channels. The Philippines has previously expressed concerns about false content affecting public discourse and potentially causing social unrest.

Meta has not immediately responded to requests for comment regarding the specific measures it will implement to comply with the Philippine government's directive. The company operates several popular platforms in the Philippines, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.