Philippines hit by surge in fake Facebook accounts

Social media giant launches investigation after drawing complaints

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Francis Pangilinan, a opposition senator in the Philippines, says students opposed to an anti-terror bill are being targeted by bad actors on Facebook, and urged the company to act. (Nikkei montage)

CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- Facebook is investigating reports in the Philippines of a weekend spike in the number of fake accounts on the social media platform.

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