PNP files raps vs Cavite mayor, others over fake Covid news
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has filed charges against Noveleta Mayor Dino Reyes Chua, Mario Batuigas, and Amor Virata for spreading false information about a coronavirus case in Cavite City.
Chua allegedly posted fake news on social media causing panic. The PNP-ACG cited violations of the Bayanihan to Heal As One Act, Anti-Cybercrime Law, Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases Act, and Data Privacy Act.
Additionally, four other individuals—Maddie Serrano, Fritz John Menguito, Sherlyn Solis, and Mae Ann Pino—are facing charges for spreading false reports about a Covid-19 case in Laguna.
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