Lawmakers in the Philippines are urging an investigation into allegations that the US conducted an undercover misinformation campaign to sow doubt about Chinese COVID-19 vaccines and PPE in Asia. The campaign, as reported by Reuters, included fake social media accounts spreading misinformation about the Sinovac vaccine.

Peace activist KJ Noh highlighted the potential deadly consequences of such misinformation, pointing out the increased death toll in the Philippines during the pandemic. Filipino officials have filed resolutions in Congress to probe these allegations and assess the impact on national security.

The US had been strengthening military ties with the Philippines to counter Chinese influence in the region. The inquiry aims to determine any breaches of international law and legal actions available to address the alleged anti-vax campaign. The relationship between the two countries may be affected by these accusations.

Noh criticized the US for its actions, drawing parallels to other scenarios involving allies. The situation raises concerns about the impact of misinformation campaigns on public health and national security.