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Palace to fake news peddlers: Get disinfected
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.
Malacañang officially denied circulating rumors of a nationwide lockdown and food rationing measures.
Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo urged the public to exercise discernment when consuming information on social media and debunked the lockdown rumors.
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles also characterized the circulating report about a lockdown as fake news.
Malacañang has condemned the increase in fake news online during the Luzon quarantine, citing that such false information breeds panic, confusion, and fear.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has also issued a warning that they will pursue and file charges against those who spread fake news.
President Rodrigo Duterte is seeking extra powers to carry out urgent measures to address the Covid-19 national emergency, calling for a special congressional session to pass a law authorizing him to exercise these powers.
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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.
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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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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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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has debunked circulating social media claims of military helicopters spraying pesticides nationwide to combat COVID-19, labeling it as fake news.
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Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte urged the public to stop spreading fake and unverified information about COVID-19 on social media.
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