15/09/2026
September 15, 2026 Episode
Join "The Commanders" with Col. Francel Margareth Padilla and Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad.
We take a closer look at the issues shaping safety, security, peace and order, and the protection of our country, bringing you insights and stories from the people working to keep Filipinos and the nation safe and secure, only on Bilyonaryo News Channel.
The West Philippine Sea is not only a battleground at sea—it is also a battleground for information, narratives, and public opinion.
Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. and Doublethink Lab Associate Manager for the Digital Intelligence Team Janina Santos join us to discuss how Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) can shape the way Filipinos perceive developments in the West Philippine Sea.
They examine how coordinated accounts, repetition, contradictory claims, half-truths, and viral content can influence public emotions and reactions, making it harder to distinguish fact from fiction.
The discussion also looks at whether China is attempting to sow divisions among ASEAN countries, the prospects for a more united regional response, the possible rehabilitation of the BRP Sierra Madre, and concerns that stronger Philippine-U.S. ties could lead to increased Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea.
Teodoro and Santos also weigh in on who should take the lead in detecting, verifying, and responding to potential FIMI—from government and security agencies to media organizations and social media platforms.
Tune in for an in-depth look at the information war surrounding the West Philippine Sea and how Filipinos can navigate competing narratives in the digital age.
🕥 5:00 p.m., Mondays - Fridays
📺 Free TV Ch. 31, Cignal Ch. 24, Samsung TV Plus, TCL Smart TVs, Blast TV, AmasianTV
📱 Cignal Play, BNC YouTube and Facebook
Visit our website: https://bnc.bilyonaryo...
Check out our official social media accounts:
/ bncphl
/ bncdotph
/ bnc.ph
/ bnc.ph
Join "The Commanders" with Jean Fajardo and Nicolas Torres III. W...