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Marikina barangay chairman faces charges from wrong Facebook post
Barangay Tumana Chairman Ziffred Ancheta in Marikina City will face charges for spreading false information about a COVID-19 case, causing panic.
Ancheta announced a resident had contracted COVID-19 via Facebook live, but this was refuted by the Marikina City Health Office and Rescue 161.
The individual was actually a person under investigation (PUI), not a confirmed case, according to City Health Officer Dr. Alberto Herrera.
Dr. Herrera stated that only the Department of Health (DOH) can disclose confirmed COVID-19 cases and patient information is confidential.
Ancheta's actions violated DOH protocols and caused fear among residents.
Mayor Marcelino Teodoro announced Ancheta will be charged under Article 154 of the Revised Penal Code related to the Anti-Cybercrime Law.
The mayor urged the public to share information responsibly and avoid panic during the pandemic.
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