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Fossil fuel companies have deliberately spread misinformation, depicting climate change as a scam or exaggeration. Hashtags like #ClimateScam flood social media platforms, often linked to fossil fuel corporations investing millions in misleading advertising. This misinformation exacerbates inequalities, threatening the progress of climate adaptation and mitigation, especially in poorer and marginalized communities.

The Political Landscape and Historical Revisionism

Social media played a pivotal role in the 2022 presidential election—marked by the election of Ferdinand "Bong Bong" Marcos Jr.—highlighting the power of misinformation. The campaign aimed to rehabilitate the Marcos family's image, glossing over their history of human rights violations and corruption during martial law.