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Richmond Mercurio - The Philippine Star
May 3, 2025 | 12:00am
Sen. Francis Tolentino presented this check from the Chinese embassy to InfinitUs, which the firm says is ‘legal and justified.’
MANILA, Philippines — InfinitUs Marketing Solutions Inc. has refuted accusations linking the company to trolling operations.
In a statement, the Makati-based company specializing in public relations, events and digital communications described as “baseless” the accusations on its alleged role in deploying China-funded trolls.
“We are not trolls – we are professionals. Our firm does not, and will never, engage in trolling, online harassment or deception,” InfinitUs said.
InfinitUs said the company operates on a foundation of transparent, ethical and data-driven communications.
“The reckless labeling of our services as troll activity is false, defamatory and endangers our people and clients,” it said.
InfinitUs has denied that there is a service agreement between the firm and the Chinese embassy for the deployment of “keyboard warriors” or trolls to portray China in a good light on its coast guard’s incursions in the West Philippine Sea.
“No such contract exists. We categorically deny having any agreement with the Chinese embassy – or any foreign government – for troll operations, disinformation or illicit digital activity,” the company said.
It said the alleged service agreement is unauthenticated, unsigned and completely unfamiliar to the company.
“It is, at best, a forgery crafted to fit a political narrative,” InfinitUs said.
The company, however, said the copy of the check presented by Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino was real, but noted that it was “legal and justified.”
The Sept. 11, 2023 check for P930,000 was paid by the Chinese embassy to InfinitUs, according to Tolentino.
“InfinitUs lawfully provides services to a range of clients, including diplomatic institutions. Payment for such services is standard and complies fully with Philippine banking, tax, anti-money laundering and corporate laws,” InfinitUs said.
The firm expressed concern over the unauthorized public exposure of its financial records, which it called alarming and legally questionable.
“This is a potential violation of banking secrecy laws, financial regulations and data privacy statutes, for which we are consulting counsel and considering appropriate legal action,” it said. — Marc Jayson Cayabyab
