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Palace denies social media rumors Duterte will quarantine Philippines
Malacañang has denounced the spread of fake news regarding an alleged nationwide lockdown and President Duterte imposing a nationwide lockdown, calling the reports absolutely not true.
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo urged the public to be more discerning about information shared on social media and not to believe false news.
He stated that these fake and alarming reports cause panic, confusion, and fear among citizens.
The government assures the public that it is working to ensure their safety and well-being.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) warned that they will hunt down and press charges against those spreading fake news during the enhanced community quarantine.
As of Sunday, the Philippines has confirmed a total of 380 cases with 25 deaths.
Last March 16, President Rodrigo Duterte already implemented an enhanced community quarantine over Luzon that will last until April 13.
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Malacañang has denied rumors of a total nationwide lockdown, assuring the public that the current enhanced community quarantine in Luzon will remain unchanged.
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Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea warned individuals spreading fake news about the COVID-19 pandemic, stating they are moving faster than the virus itself and even suggested the virus might see them as competitors.
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Cabinet Secretary Karlo Alexei Nograles clarified that rumors about the extension of the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon beyond April 12 and the closure of public markets are fake news.
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The entire island of Luzon is under an enhanced community quarantine from March 17 to April 13 to curb the spread of COVID-19, with strict home quarantine for over 53 million residents and increased police and military presence at checkpoints.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) warned citizens against spreading fake news about the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) on social media, stating that violators will face charges under the Cybercrime Law.
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